We are the local chapter of the American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers Inc. Chartered March 16, 1983, in Fort Myers, Florida.
We are Engineers, Contractors, Building Owners & Managers, and Manufacturers dedicated to applying the latest Science and Art of Building Heating, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Technologies to our building designs, construction, and maintenance.
ASHRAE®, founded in 1894, is an international organization of 51,000 persons. ASHRAE fulfills its mission of advancing heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration to serve humanity and promote a sustainable world through research, standards writing, publishing and continuing education.
Presidential Theme for the 2026-2027 ASHRAE Society Year is:
“Changing the Game: Retrofitting for Resilience”
By ASHRAE President, Sarah E. Maston, PE, BCxP, LEED® AP
Sarah encourages others to challenge the status quo. She has contributed to ASHRAE’s change efforts as a member of the Future of ASHRAE Conferences Ad Hoc, Effective Use of Volunteer Time Ad Hoc, Society Transformation Ad Hoc, Membership Model Ad Hoc, Society Streamlining Board Subcommittee, Board Composition & Leadership Structure Subcommittee and the Operational Streamlining Board Subcommittee.
Maston’s theme for the 2026-27 Society Year is “Changing the Game: Retrofitting for Resilience.”
“There is no one-size-fits-all solution or game plan for retrofitting buildings. Every building has its own constraints – mechanical systems, budgets and operational needs. Also, financial constraints, or utility infrastructure, plays a part in deciding the game plan or resilience strategy of a building. That’s why teamwork is absolutely essential.”
Her theme focuses on how the building industry can work together to improve the efficiency, performance and resilience of existing buildings in the face of growing climate and infrastructure challenges. She compares retrofitting buildings to developing a winning “game plan,” highlighting the importance of modern building codes, retro-commissioning and cross-functional collaboration among owners, operators, engineers, manufacturers, code officials and commissioning providers.
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Presidential Theme for the 2026-2027 ASHRAE Society Year is:
“Changing the Game: Retrofitting for Resilience”
By ASHRAE President, Sarah E. Maston, PE, BCxP, LEED® AP
Sarah encourages others to challenge the status quo. She has contributed to ASHRAE’s change efforts as a member of the Future of ASHRAE Conferences Ad Hoc, Effective Use of Volunteer Time Ad Hoc, Society Transformation Ad Hoc, Membership Model Ad Hoc, Society Streamlining Board Subcommittee, Board Composition & Leadership Structure Subcommittee and the Operational Streamlining Board Subcommittee.
Maston’s theme for the 2026-27 Society Year is “Changing the Game: Retrofitting for Resilience.”
“There is no one-size-fits-all solution or game plan for retrofitting buildings. Every building has its own constraints – mechanical systems, budgets and operational needs. Also, financial constraints, or utility infrastructure, plays a part in deciding the game plan or resilience strategy of a building. That’s why teamwork is absolutely essential.”
Her theme focuses on how the building industry can work together to improve the efficiency, performance and resilience of existing buildings in the face of growing climate and infrastructure challenges. She compares retrofitting buildings to developing a winning “game plan,” highlighting the importance of modern building codes, retro-commissioning and cross-functional collaboration among owners, operators, engineers, manufacturers, code officials and commissioning providers.
For full article, please follow this link.
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