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Healthy buildings start with healthier indoor air. 💫 Explore ASHRAE’s new Infection Control Resources page, your go-to source for guidance, standards and resources designed to help reduce the risk of airborne infectious disease transmission in buildings. Learn about best practices in ventilation, filtration and infectious aerosol control and discover opportunities to get involved with ASHRAE committees shaping the future of healthy buildings. Visit the Infection Control Resources page today! 📲 ashrae.org/ieqresources #MyASHRAE

Looking to improve performance in existing buildings without a major time commitment? Join ASHRAE’s Power Lunch & Learn Series: An Introduction to Existing Building Commissioning Process, a focused, 1-hour virtual course designed to fit your lunch break. Learn how commissioning existing buildings can enhance comfort, energy performance, and indoor air quality, guided by ASHRAE Guideline 0.2. Plus, with your purchase, receive a FREE copy of ASHRAE Guideline 32-2018 ($92 value). Make your lunch hour count! Gain practical insight you can apply right away. 🔗 bit.ly/4nrk65v

It’s the return of ASHRAE’s Summer Sale! Take 20% off Electric Controls I-P, which is updated with a brand-new design and cutting-edge information on electric controls, control diagrams, and control logic. Learn how to bridge circuits enable modulating controls, understand actuator options for valves and dampers, and trace simple control drawings. Need a different topic? This discount is available for all eLearning individual courses and packages. Enroll today and use code SUMMER20 🔗 bit.ly/42QZ9HF

Combine a solid understanding of current standards with the practical application of modern technologies, you’ll gain the tools needed to design systems that perform in real-world conditions. Whether you’re a designer, facility manager, recent graduate, or an experienced professional stepping into new responsibilities, this training helps bridge the gap between theory and application. Working toward the Certified HVAC Designer (CHD) certification? Receive a bonus 20% discount on the CHD exam application. Not a member yet? Upon completion of Level I become an ASHRAE member for FREE for one 1-year. bit.ly/4cToDKw

What’s on your training plan for the rest of 2026? Explore the latest Live Virtual Training from ASHRAE, featuring FREE webinars, the popular Lunch & Learn series, plus new and updated programs across HVAC&R topics. All sessions are led by industry experts and designed to deliver practical, applicable knowledge you can use right away. Earn PDHs and receive free publications with select training. Browse the full schedule and secure your spot: ashrae.org/livevirtual

Refrigeration goes beyond comfort; it supports food safety, medical storage, industrial processes, and global supply chains. The 2026 ASHRAE Handbook—Refrigeration brings these critical applications into focus with updated refrigerants, new system insights, and expanded technical guidance across industries worldwide. Now available for presale in print and PDF. Purchase yours today! I-P 🔗 bit.ly/49uIg9r SI 🔗 bit.ly/4n8VTkx What’s one refrigeration challenge you’re seeing more often in your projects today?

🚨 Limited-Time Offer on ASHRAE Certifications. Now through May 31, take the next step in your career with 25% off any of ASHRAE’s seven building design and performance certifications. Use code CERT2026 at checkout to claim your discount. Schedule and take your exam within 90 days at 1,000+ test centers worldwide. Validate your skills by getting certified: ashrae.org/certification

Not an ASHRAE member yet? Here’s your way in. Complete Level 1 of HVAC Design Training and receive a complimentary 1-year ASHRAE membership. Build essential HVAC design skills from anywhere while gaining access to the industry’s leading resources, standards, and professional network. Check out the schedule: ashrae.org/hvacdesign

The 2026 ASHRAE Annual Conference is bringing the heat - literally. NEW tracks including Hot Climate Building System Design & Resilience, Ground Source Heat Pumps, and AI in Building Design and Construction. All eight tracks with 100 sessions are available online and in ASHRAE 365. Register now and join us in Austin, June 27–July 1! 👉 bit.ly/41rKUst

"Not all indoor air quality issues can be seen—or smelled," says Ian Cull. With over 25 years of IAQ consulting experience, Ian highlights the importance of asking the right questions, using the right tools, and taking a data-driven approach to improving indoor environments. From hidden mold to lingering VOCs, his insights show how even invisible problems can impact our health. Watch the full Healthy Buildings video series and find additional resources at bit.ly/4liZkmj.

Today marks the beginning of Air Quality Awareness Week! ASHRAE President Bill McQuade's theme "Healthy Buildings: Designing for Life" highlights the importance of ventilation and filtration in all indoor spaces. Kick off Air Quality Awareness Week by visiting the Indoor Environmental Quality Resources page on our website and catch up on the IEQ Video Series: ashrae.org/ieqresources #AQAW2026 #MyASHRAE

Did you know people spend about 90% of their time indoors? The air inside our buildings matters more than most people realize and May is the perfect reminder of that. During National Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month, standards and guidelines like ASHRAE Standard 62.1 are more important than ever. #NAAAM #MyASHRAE

Ever wondered what it’s like to step inside ASHRAE HQ? Now’s your chance. Join us in Atlanta for HVAC Design Training at ASHRAE Headquarters and experience learning where industry standards are shaped. 🚨Discounted registration ends TODAY! 🚨ashrae.org/hvacatlanta Can’t make it in-person? No problem, you can still advance your skills with our virtual training options, available from anywhere. • Instructor-led sessions • PDHs/CEUs included • Scholarships available View the full schedule! 🔗 ashrae.org/hvacdesign

🎙️ New Hot Air Podcast Episode: Heat Pump Questions Answered With Paul Raymer🎙️ Join Rebecca Norris and Paul Raymer as they discuss practical tips for contractors and consumers alike to make informed decisions about residential heat pump systems. Tune in now to get all the insights at bit.ly/3DssoV3

The Fourth ASHRAE Developing Economies Conference, hosted by the ASHRAE and the ASHRAE India Chapter, successfully concluded in Delhi. Centered on the theme “Blue Revolution: Smart Solutions for India’s Water Future – Sacred Waters, Sustainable Futures: The Delhi Confluence,” the conference explored how India can transform water resource management through innovation, conservation, and sustainable utilization. The event convened policymakers, technologists, environmentalists, and industry leaders, who shared cutting-edge ideas and actionable strategies to strengthen India’s long-term water security. From policy frameworks to technological advancements, the conference reinforced that collaboration across sectors is key to shaping a sustainable water future. Thank you to all speakers, partners, and 200+ attendees who made this Delhi confluence a powerful step forward in India’s Blue Revolution.

🚀🎙️ ASHRAE Journal Podcast Episode 59 is now available! Join host Aaron Besseling along with guests Sarah Maston and Alekhya Kaianathbhatta as they offer real-world insight into the essentials of building commissioning. Listen now at ashrae.org/news/ashraejou….

If you’re working on HVAC design, this is one of those courses that actually makes a difference. Better HVAC design = better building performance. Level l | 15-19 June 2026 (2-6 PM UAE) Level ll | 22-24 June 2026 (2-6 PM UAE) From real-world system performance to applying new technologies, you’ll gain the practical skills needed to meet today’s design challenges, whether you're new to the field or stepping into more advanced responsibilities. 🎁 Bonus FREE ASHRAE membership and CHD discount! 💻 Live Virtual Level up your design approach, register today: bit.ly/4emrhYi

After more than 20 years of transformative leadership, Jeff Littleton will retire as Executive Vice President of ASHRAE in early 2027. Since 2004, Jeff has served as ASHRAE’s chief staff officer, guiding the Society through a period of remarkable growth, strategic global expansion and heightened impact. Among his many accomplishments, Jeff guided ASHRAE through the extraordinary challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring the organization remained strong and sustainable for the future. As a steady and trusted champion of our mission, he has strengthened ASHRAE’s role as the worldwide authority in building technology, sustainability and critical standard-setting. Jeff’s legacy is defined by his profound dedication to fostering a collaborative culture, nurturing a shared purpose between staff and volunteer leaders and empowering the organization to reach new heights of excellence. His stewardship has positioned ASHRAE as a robust, forward-thinking organization poised for the future. Jeff’s leadership has left an indelible mark on our Society, and we are profoundly grateful for his integrity, dedication, and lasting influence. The ASHRAE Board of Directors has established a selection committee to guide the search for the Society’s next Executive Vice President. The committee will focus on identifying a leader who will build upon ASHRAE’s strong foundation and continue the legacy of excellence that Jeff has helped sustain. Please join us in thanking Jeff for his unparalleled commitment to ASHRAE and wishing him the best in his next chapter.

Make your lunch break count! 🍽️ This summer, ASHRAE’s Power Lunch & Learn Series delivers 1-hour expert-led sessions during 12–1 PM EDT. Perfect for busy professionals looking to sharpen their HVAC&R skills. Plus, additional June and July training options are available for deeper dives into energy management, lab design, and commissioning. Power Lunch & Learn Series (12–1 PM EDT): • June 9 – The Commissioning Process and Stakeholder Management • July 14 – Introduction to the Existing Building Commissioning Process More June training: • June 11 – Updated! Energy Management Best Practices • June 18 – Laboratory Exhaust Stacks: Safe and Energy-Efficient Design See the full schedule: ashrae.org/livevirtual

Level up your HVAC design skills this summer with ASHRAE’s HVAC Design Training! Choose from in-person or virtual sessions: • Toronto, ON: May 4–8 • Virtual: May 11–20 • Atlanta, GA: June 1–5 • Virtual (PM sessions): June 8–17 Hands-on instruction, expert-led insights, and practical applications. Perfect for engineers, contractors, and facility managers looking to master HVAC design. Discounts are still available, register now and save! ashrae.org/hvacdesign