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July 12, 2013: Design Guide Published on District Cooling Systems

District Cooling Commonly Used for Large Building Complexes

July 12, 2013

A newly published book from ASHRAE provides design guidance for all major aspects of district cooling systems. District Cooling Guide includes guidance on central chiller plants, chilled-water distribution systems, and consumer interconnection.

ASHRAE Guide Looks at UFAD

Use of Underfloor Air Distribution Increasing in North America

July 8, 2013

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ASHRAE released a new guide examining the design, construction, and operation of underfloor air distribution (UFAD) systems.

July 5, 2013: New Guide Published on Underfloor Air Distribution Systems

Publication Covers Design, Construction, and Operation of UFAD Systems

July 5, 2013

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ASHRAE announced that, with the use of underfloor air distribution (UFAD) systems increasing in commercial and institutional buildings in North America, it has published a new comprehensive UFAD guide.

ASHRAE Releases Revised Handbook

'2013 ASHRAE Handbook-Fundamentals' Includes Major Revisions, Updates

July 1, 2013

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The latest edition of the ASHRAE Handbook features a cornucopia of updated information for the HVAC industry.

ASHRAE Releases Labeling Program

Building Energy Labeling Program Aims to Lower Operating Costs

June 10, 2013

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A building energy labeling program that allows the industry to zero in on opportunities to lower building operating cost and make informed decisions to increase value has been expanded to include an “As Designed” label.

May 31, 2013: Building Energy Labeling Program Expanded

Building Energy Quotient Is a Tool for Understanding Energy Use and Finding Ways to Reduce It

May 31, 2013

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ASHRAE announced that a building energy labeling program that allows the industry to zero in on opportunities to lower building operating cost and make informed decisions to increase value has been expanded to include an As Designed label.

May 30, 2013: Papers Sought for Buildings in Developing Economies Conference

Conference Addresses the Challenges Developing Countries Face in Sustainable Construction

May 30, 2013

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ASHRAE has announced that papers are being sought for a conference focused on the design, construction, and operation of buildings in developing economies.

May 17, 2013: Proposed Facilities Systems Guideline Open for Review

May 17, 2013

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ASHRAE has announced that a proposed guideline developed to establish a uniform procedure for transmitting design, construction, testing, and operational information to building owners and operators is open for public comment.

May 9, 2013: IAQ Standard Removes Infiltration Assumption, Requires CO Alarms

May 9, 2013

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ASHRAE has announced that the newly published 2013 version of its residential indoor air quality standard removes the default assumption for air infiltration and also requires carbon monoxide (CO) alarms.