An Illustrated History of ASHRAE ASHRAE\u2019s 125-year history has been marked by unparalleled contributions to energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, refrigerant properties, equipment, systems, and building performance. Using ASHRAE\u2019s extensive historical archive, this history of the Society has been compiled to highlight significant moments, including the founding of its two predecessor societies\u2014The American Society of Heating and Ventilating Engineers (ASHVE) and The American Society of Refrigerating Engineers (ASRE)\u2014their merger, and the Society\u2019s continuing evolution as a global organization. The book has been updated for ASHRAE\u2019s 125th anniversary from the first edition\u2019s original publication during ASHRAE\u2019s Centennial Year in 1994\u20131995. It includes commentary of important ASHRAE accomplishments, milestones, and award recipients and cites notable papers and articles published by ASHRAE over the course of its history. The evolution of building technology is revealed in reading the history of ASHRAE, and the story of ASHRAE is the story of how HVAC&R technology has contributed to a healthy and sustainable built environment for all.<\/p>\n
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| 10<\/td>\n | 03_Acknowl <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 12<\/td>\n | Introduction <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 16<\/td>\n | Chapter 1 – A Long, Strong Pull Together <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 34<\/td>\n | Chapter 2 – First and Last–The Truth <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 42<\/td>\n | Chapter 3 – The Research Bureau <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 68<\/td>\n | Chapter 4 – Performing as Guaranteed <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 84<\/td>\n | Chapter 5 – The Opportunity to Congregate <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 106<\/td>\n | Chapter 6 – Becoming One <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 114<\/td>\n | Chapter 7 – New Horizons <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 138<\/td>\n | Chapter 8 – The Use and Abuse of Fuel <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 158<\/td>\n | Chapter 9 – Ventilation Comes Next to Godliness <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 172<\/td>\n | Chapter 10 – People Pollution <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 188<\/td>\n | Appendix A – Headquarters <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 200<\/td>\n | Appendix B – The Show <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 216<\/td>\n | Appendix C – Presidential Award of Excellence <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 222<\/td>\n | Appendix D – Financial Statements <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 224<\/td>\n | Appendix E – Going to War <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 232<\/td>\n | Appendix F – Officers, Directors, Comm Members, Staff <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 238<\/td>\n | Appendix G – ASHRAE Honors and Awards <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 248<\/td>\n | Appendix H – Meeting Dates and Places <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 254<\/td>\n | Appendix I – ASHRAE Membership Levels <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 258<\/td>\n | Appendix J – The Societies’ Presidents <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 290<\/td>\n | Appendix K – 125 Papers from the ASHRAE Archives <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 326<\/td>\n | Appendix L – TCs, TGs, TRGs, and MTGs <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 328<\/td>\n | Appendix M – Standards and Guidelines <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||
| 332<\/td>\n | Appendix N – Snapshots <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Proclaiming the Truth, 2nd Ed.<\/b><\/p>\n |