ASHRAErecommended

ASHRAErecommended is not an official ASHRAE document or designation. It is a colloquial shorthand used to refer to guidance and recommended practices published by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). The term covers guidance intended to inform design, operation, and maintenance of built environments, reflecting current professional consensus, research, and experience rather than mandatory rules.

ASHRAE's publications are organized into standards, guidelines, and recommended practices. Standards, such as ASHRAE Standard 62.1 for ventilation and indoor air quality and ASHRAE Standard 90.1 for energy efficiency, are widely referenced in building codes and procurement. In addition, ASHRAE Handbook volumes summarize theory and applications. The term "ASHRAErecommended" also appears in industry articles as informal guidance for best practices in areas like ventilation design requirements, humidity control, and commissioning.

Applications and impact: Professionals use ASHRAErecommended guidance to design and operate efficient, comfortable, and healthy buildings. Local codes may require compliance with ASHRAE standards or permit performance-based demonstrations that meet or exceed them. The recommendations influence retrofit projects, energy audits, and sustainability programs, and they help align industry practice with evolving research on IAQ, thermal comfort, and energy management.

Overview of ASHRAE: The ASHRAE organization, founded in 1894, develops and publishes standards, guidelines, and research through a network of engineers, researchers, and industry stakeholders. While mandatory only where adopted by jurisdiction or permit, ASHRAE recommendations are widely used as benchmarks for quality and performance in the built environment.