ASHRAE

<p>The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE /ˈæʃreɪ/ ASH-ray) is an American <a href="/facts/Professional_association/CGgApQAM">professional association</a> seeking to advance <a href="/facts/Heating%2c_ventilation%2c_and_air_conditioning/gm1UQdR6">heating, ventilation, air conditioning</a> and <a href="/facts/Refrigeration/Bs8HHbYd">refrigeration</a> (HVAC&R) systems design and construction. ASHRAE has over 50,000 members in more than 130 countries worldwide. 
</p><p>ASHRAE's members comprise <a href="/facts/Building_services_engineering/R8hBSeGN">building services engineers</a>, <a href="/facts/Architect/pv0f9bYq">architects</a>, mechanical contractors, building owners, equipment manufacturers' employees, and others concerned with the design and construction of HVAC&R systems in buildings. The society funds research projects, offers continuing education programs, and develops and publishes <a href="/facts/Technical_standard/P4orT1SM">technical standards</a> to improve <a href="/facts/Building_services_engineering/R8hBSeGN">building services engineering</a>, <a href="/facts/Efficient_energy_use/8K8vBAVk">energy efficiency</a>, <a href="/facts/Indoor_air_quality/qFtPo4Gk">indoor air quality</a>, and <a href="/facts/Sustainable_development/zGqWBsaK">sustainable development</a>.
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