ASHRAE
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) is an American professional association seeking to advance heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems design and construction.
It is ASHRAE’s position that provision of acceptable IAQ is an essential building service and that all decisions about buildings and heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems must consider the implications for IAQ. This position holds for all building types, including sustainable and resilient buildings where measures have been taken to reduce environmental impacts and energy use. ASHRAE recommends further research on the impact of IAQ on people’s health, comfort, well-being, learning outcomes and work performance, and continued development of the technologies needed to address IAQ in all types of buildings. ASHRAE is committed to maintain and update IAQ standards and guidelines and to use its leadership position to promote research, education, and best practices in IAQ. The appendix of this document provides evidence to support these positions, including the effects of IAQ on human health, comfort, well-being, learning outcomes and work performance, and the economic benefits of improved IAQ.
