ASHRAE President Sarah E. Maston will be at AIRAH’s Women in HVAC&R Summit in Melbourne on October 27, presenting “Changing the Game, Retrofitting for Resilience.” Join Sarah and HVAC&R industry leaders for an inspiring day celebrating the contributions of women and gender-diverse people in the industry. The Panel Discussion Featuring Industry Leaders will also stream online free from 11:10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. AEDT. Register to attend in person or join the free livestream: summit.airah.org.au/

Washington, D.C. is a place where you can spend the day strengthening your HVAC design skills, then step outside and explore the buildings behind the city’s museums, monuments and public spaces. From historic landmarks to modern museums, it’s a destination that invites you to think about how buildings serve the people inside them. Join ASHRAE’s HVAC Design Training in Washington, D.C., November 16–20. Level I – Essentials (Nov. 16–18) is SOLD OUT, but seats are still available for Level II – Applications (Nov. 19–20)! ⏳ This training has limited space, so don’t hesitate to grab your seat! Register now: bit.ly/3TjJnEc

ASHRAE 2026-27 President Sarah E. Maston will visit the ASHRAE booth at Greenbuild International Conference + Expo today from 3-4pm to answer all of your technical questions. If you’re attending the show, visit booth #1736 to find out how you can get involved with ASHRAE and check out the newest publications.

October's ASHRAE Journal Feature: Practical Applications of AI in HVAC Design & Analysis by Jacob Potoczak. Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly used across commercial engineering disciplines, and HVAC design is no exception. This article examines the practical integration of AI tools into core HVAC engineering tasks. A structured case study demonstrates an AI-assisted workflow for a multiuse university laboratory building and addresses critical limitations, model transparency, assumption dependency and data governance, and outlines implementation considerations for engineering firms. Throughout, the emphasis remains on AI as an augmentation tool: the licensed mechanical engineer retains responsibility for all engineering judgments and final deliverables. Read the full article and find the complete ASHRAE Journal archives back to 1997 on the ASHRAE website: bit.ly/471qAAS

A MESSAGE FROM THE 2026–27 ASHRAE PRESIDENT: SARAH E. MASTON ⚽ The past few weeks have been busy with meetings and trade shows! I traveled to London to meet with CIBSE and help judge its Graduate of the Year program. While there, I also visited two ASHRAE student branches—at Loughborough University and UCL—and met many talented students and young professionals. Next, I headed to Nuremberg, Germany, for the Chillventa trade show, where it was great to connect with members and others working across Europe. From there, I traveled to Karachi, Pakistan, for the HVAC Trends 6.0 Conference and Vendor Showcase. The programs were insightful, and the “Breakfast with the President” session gave students and young professionals an opportunity to ask about my ASHRAE journey. It was an engaging conversation, and I fielded many great questions!

Early Bird rates end Wednesday, Oct. 28! Check out the registration page for a template email + budget worksheet to request approval to attend. See you in Chicago! bit.ly/4yvVY5E

ASHRAE Training is coming to HVACR World Dubai! Join us November 23 for Real-World Energy Management: Lessons from Hospitals, Data Centers, and Commercial Facilities. This in-person course offers practical approaches to improving building energy performance and 3 PDHs/AIA LUs. Course registration also includes access to HVACR World events and featured stage sessions, the VIP lounge and more! Explore the course and check registration updates: bit.ly/4hOWC9t

Enjoy these moments from the 7th International Conference on Efficient Building Design. The conference successfully brought together engineering professionals, students, stakeholders and practitioners to support meaningful innovation for the development of sustainable built environments.

What does effective energy management look like in a hospital, data center or commercial building? The answer depends on the building, but the goal is the same: turn energy data into practical decisions. Join ASHRAE’s Real-World Energy Management live virtual course on November 12, 2–5 PM EST. Explore energy management principles through case studies spanning hospitals, high-rise buildings, data centers and more. The course also connects energy use with sustainability goals and water efficiency. 📘 Registration includes a free copy of ASHRAE/IES Standard 100-2024, Energy Efficiency in Existing Buildings. Learn more and register: bit.ly/4sgka8X

Strong standards create a stronger built environment. This World Standards Day, ASHRAE celebrates the experts and volunteers who develop guidance that advances indoor environmental quality, energy efficiency, sustainability, and building performance. #WorldStandardsDay #MyASHRAE

🎉 New release! The latest FREE ASHRAE Tech Hour video is now available on ASHRAE 365! Discover how embodied and operational emissions are evaluated across a building’s lifecycle, identify key carbon hot spots, and explore practical strategies for reducing emissions in new buildings. Plus, learn how Whole-Life Carbon differs from Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. 🌎 "Whole-Life Carbon (WLC): Decarb Strategies for New Buildings" is available to watch for free on ASHRAE 365, on your device and the web. Register for one PDH within 12 months of the release date. Learn more and watch now at ashrae.org/techhour 📲 #MyASHRAE

We’re here at Chillventa 2026! It’s been great connecting with HVAC&R professionals from around the world at the ASHRAE booth in Nuremberg. There is still time to stop by booth 1-412 to meet ASHRAE staff and members, learn more about the Society, explore ASHRAE publications and resources, and take advantage of our special Chillventa publication discount. If you’re attending the International Press Lunch, be sure to hear from ASHRAE Society President Sarah E. Maston, P.E., BCxP, LEED AP, who will participate as a keynote speaker. If you’re at the show, come say hello!

A MESSAGE FROM THE 2026–27 ASHRAE PRESIDENT: SARAH E. MASTON ⚽ The ASHRAE RAL CRC was truly a spectacle to behold! The ASHRAE Cairo Chapter did an outstanding job coordinating every detail, creating an engaging experience for the entire community. The CRC featured a full day of technical programs, followed by workshops and business meetings the next day. Attendees also enjoyed two off-site dinners - one at the Citadel, a historic landmark, and another aboard a boat docked on the Nile River. Additional highlights included a WIA Leadership Panel, YEA social event, and Industry Roundtable featuring local professors, government officials, and industry leaders. The conversations were lively, collaboration was strong, and much was accomplished - including the signing of an MOU between the High Authority of the Egyptian Engineering Syndicate and ASHRAE Society.

Your next HVAC design breakthrough could happen right at your desk. 💻 Join ASHRAE’s live virtual HVAC Design Training this November for practical instruction you can put to work on real projects. Build your foundation in Level I – Essentials (Nov. 2–6), then explore system design and applications in the newly updated Level II – Applications (Nov. 9–11). Take one level or join us for both. Expert instruction, useful skills, and no travel required. Learn more and register: bit.ly/47dDoEi

🎙️ New Hot Air Podcast Episode: Practical Applications of AI In HVAC Design With Jake Potoczak 🎙️ Join ASHRAE Journal Rebecca Norris and Jake Potoczak as they discuss current applications of AI in HVAC design and why load calculations may be a good place to expand its use. Tune in now to get all the insights at ashrae.org/technical-resourc…

The next Honors & Awards nomination deadline is December 1st! Visit ashrae.org/honors for more information and to nominate a deserving member!

Finish the year by building skills you can use on your next project: Variable Refrigerant Flow System: Design & Applications | December 3 Explore how VRF systems operate and how to apply them across different building types using building specific scenarios. Registration includes ASHRAE Standard 15-2024, packaged with Standard 34-2024 (a $178 value). Explore the VRF course: bit.ly/3WoHHHo Building Energy Modeling Fundamentals and Applications | December 8–9 Learn how to set useful modeling objectives, choose analysis methods and communicate results that support decisions for new and existing buildings. Registration includes ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2022 (a $198 value). Explore the energy modeling course: bit.ly/3LJidlO Which skill will you sharpen this December?

Full schedule now online and in ASHRAE 365 for the 2027 ASHRAE Winter Conference. Check it out at ashrae.org/2027winter. This conference offers 300+ speakers and nine tracks, including: Thermal Network Systems and Storage Nexus of Real and Artificial Intelligence Residential HVAC Research and Demonstration Decarbonization Retrofits Application Notes in Professional Practice Research Summit Refrigeration and Refrigerants HVAC Systems and Equipment Fundamentals and Applications Early Bird Rates end Oct. 28 – get registered! See you in Chicago this January.

Miami brings the heat. Can your HVAC design handle the humidity? 🌴 Join ASHRAE in Miami, December 7–11, for hands-on HVAC Design Training. It’s a fitting place to sharpen your approach to comfort, humidity control and energy efficiency, then take those ideas back to your own projects. Build your foundation with Level I – Essentials (Dec. 7–9), put your skills to work in the newly updated Level II – Applications (Dec. 10–11), or join us for both. Make it a week of learning with a little Miami sunshine after class. ☀️ Register before seats fill up: bit.ly/4i6CVZN

Science and Technology for the Built Environment (STBE) Volume 32, Issue 9, October 2026 is now available. ASHRAE Members have free access to the digital edition. Browse the table of contents and see the latest edition here: tandfonline.com/toc/uhvc21/3….