1: Sustainable Buildings

ASHRAE will lead the advancement of sustainable building design and operations.

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Rationale: Building sustainability effort is critical to our global environment and society. Leading the building sustainability effort is both competitively essential for ASHRAE members and will motivate the next generation of leaders in the field. ASHRAE and its membership have unique building performance expertise that sets them apart from others. The focus on energy efficient buildings continues to increase as energy costs rise, fossil fuel sources are depleted, and environmental impacts increase. In general, building operation and maintenance account for 60-80% of total cost of ownership, and building performance typically decreases after the first year of operation. Tools are needed to help owners operate and renew buildings in a sustainable manner thereby reducing their impact on the environment.

Objective(s):

1.1: Indoor Environmental Quality

1.2: Net-Zero-Energy Buildings

1.3: Performance Metrics and Ratings

1.4: Training, Guidance and Tools

1.5: Maintenance Procedures

1.6: Life-Cycle-Cost Analysis

1.7: Collaboration

1.8: Research

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