ASHRAE Research Promotion

ASHRAE Research impacts the industry by improving the way HVAC&R systems work, how they are applied and the development of technical information to create standards and guidelines, which serve as the basis for testing and design practices around the world.

ASHRAE Research is the largest program of fundamental and applied research supported by a technical society. Currently, there are 42 active research projects, with a total value of $7.5 Million. Since 1959 $83 million has been contributed to research projects.

The BC Chapter relies on the generosity of local companies and individuals to achieve our fundraising target and are always looking for new contributors. We are looking forward to your contributions to help hit the 2025/26 target.

Our goal for the 2026/27 year is $50,000

By contributing to ASHRAE Research, you are supporting:

  • Development of technical information to create standards and guidelines, which serve as the basis for design and testing practices around the world.

  • Improvements to the way buildings are designed, built and operated - to maximize building performance, energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality while minimizing our impact on the environment.

  • Progress towards Advanced Energy Design Guide (ADEG) and cost-effective net-zero-energy (NZE) buildings.

  • Significant advancement to our understanding of the impact of indoor environmental quality (IEQ) on work performance, health symptoms and perceived environmental quality in offices and facilities.

  • Development of tools, procedures and methods suitable for designing low energy buildings.

  • Development of improved HVAC&R components ranging from residential through commercial to provide improved system efficiency, affordability, reliability and safety.

The following are some great links explaining ASHRAE research, and how you can help:

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Thank you to our ASHRAE research donors for 2025-2026!

BENEFACTOR ($30000 - $49999)

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mAJOR DONORS ($500 to $2499)

BC HYDRO

CANEPP

CLIMATE CHANGE SOLUTIONS

GEOCLIMA MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

GR HUDSON SALES LTD

HAAKON INDUSTRIES CANADA

HSL AUTOMATION

J+S ENGINEERED SOLUTION

OLYMPIC INTERNATIONAL

PACAIRE HVAC SUPPLY

PLAZA SALES

PRISM ENGINEERING

REFRIGERATIVE SUPPLY

RICHARD PERRY MEMORIAL FUND

THE MASTER GROUP

HONOR ROLL (iNDIVIDUALS $150-$999)

Christopher N Wolfe Memorial

Mr Norman Grusnick, PE

Les Pereira

For more information about ASHRAE Research, please contact research@ashraebc.com, or check out the ASHRAE Society Research webpage.