{"id":42820,"date":"2018-03-12T15:00:49","date_gmt":"2018-03-12T19:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/retrofitmagazine.com\/?p=42820"},"modified":"2020-06-03T15:08:09","modified_gmt":"2020-06-03T19:08:09","slug":"ashrae-to-hold-annual-conference-in-houston-in-june","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/retrofitmagazine.com\/ashrae-to-hold-annual-conference-in-houston-in-june\/","title":{"rendered":"ASHRAE to Hold Annual Conference in Houston in June"},"content":{"rendered":"

ASHRAE<\/a> is heading to Houston, for the 2018 ASHRAE Annual Conference, June 23-27.<\/p>\n

The five-day event includes eight conference tracks, one mini track, tours, social events and a keynote message from research scientist and author, Dr. Ainissa Ramirez.<\/p>\n

Registration is now open<\/a> for the conference which takes place at the Hilton Americas-Houston Hotel and the George R. Brown Convention Center. Early bird registration ends April 30.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe ASHRAE Annual Conference provides a forum for the exchange of knowledge and ideas among thousands of industry professionals seeking sustainable technology solutions for the built environment,\u201d says 2017-18 ASHRAE President Bjarne W. Olesen, Ph.D. \u201cThis conference is an example of how ASHRAE is at the forefront of innovation.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Technical Program this year features several new tracks, including one on Residential \u2013 Modern Building in Hot and Humid Climates, a pertinent topic in the building industry with the movement toward net zero housing and indoor air quality.<\/p>\n

The Technical Program will also address one of the most dynamic areas in HVAC&R through the track HVAC&R Control Freaks. Topics range from design innovations spreading through the industry to the latest in building integration and observation, as well as troubleshooting common issues occurring in building management systems.<\/p>\n

Conference Tracks include:<\/p>\n