January 3, 2007—ASHRAE has been recognized by the Sustainable Buildings Industry Council for the Society’s educational efforts related to sustainability.
ASHRAE received a Best Sustainable Practice Award in the Educational Initiatives category, which recognizes the best products, processes, educational tools and outreach initiatives.
ASHRAE is using its expertise and tools to provide cost-effective solutions in designing, operating and maintaining energy efficiency and sustainable buildings.
Realizing that sustainability cannot be accomplished without measurable goals, ASHRAE has put in place some 35 specific challenges, ranging from a proposed water conservation standard, development of building performance metrics, research and design guidance resulting in net zero energy use buildings and greening of ASHRAE meetings.
To generate excitement and increase member awareness, ASHRAE created a three-part DVD, featuring a video of president Terry Townsend fishing with his grandchildren illustrating the importance of sustainability, Townsend’s recorded presidential speech, and a short video highlighting why ASHRAE is taking on this challenge.
The DVD is part of a total communications package from ASHRAE to inspire members and the industry about the challenges and opportunities related to sustainability.
Other aspects include a promotional slide chart explaining the benefits of sustainable design measures, a Web site featuring sustainability guidance from ASHRAE; and use of ASHRAE publications and other outreach vehicles to spread the word about the Society’s work.
For more information, visit the ASHRAE Web site.
