ASHRAE’s 2014-2015 Technology Awards
Brad Herbeck – Chapter Technology Transfer Committee Chair
It’s never too early to start thinking about your submission for the ASHRAE Technology Award competition. For the past several years the Detroit Chapter has received multiple Regional and Society level awards for their entries--we want the legacy to continue. You can be a part of this legacy by submitting a project. All you have to do is be an ASHRAE member, have an innovative or energy efficient design, and fill out the application. Note that this program is not limited to consulting engineers/firms only; contractors can also submit projects as long as they had a Professional Engineer on their team. There are more and more design build/assist projects around today so don’t be afraid to submit your projects!
The purpose of the ASHRAE Technology Awards is threefold:
- To recognize ASHRAE members who design and/or conceive innovative technological concepts that are proven through actual operating data.
- To communicate innovative systems design to other ASHRAE members.
- To highlight technological achievements of ASHRAE to others, including associated professionals and societies worldwide, as well as building and facility owners.
ASHRAE Technology Award applications are accepted in each of the following categories:
- Commercial Buildings (New and Existing)
- Institutional Buildings (New and Existing)
- Educational Facilities
- Other Institutional
- Health Care Facilities (New and Existing)
- Industrial Facilities or Processes (New and Existing)
- Public Assembly Facilities (New and Existing)
- Residential (New and Existing)
This year we want the Detroit Chapter in the winner’s circle again. Of course this competition also serves as a means for the passing on of new technology to future engineers. If you have a design that you think is worth sharing…go ahead and submit it!
The deadline for this year’s Chapter entries is Spring of 2015 (the official date will be announced as it gets closer)
If you want more information the “Technology Award Program Overview, Requirements, Judging Criteria and Helpful Hints” are available on ASHRAE’s website at the following link: https://www.ashrae.org/membership--conferences/honors--awards/technology-awards-program-overview or you can email me at [email protected] with any questions you may have.
– GO DETROIT ASHRAE!
