ASHRAE Guide addresses buildings in hot and humid climates.
Press Release Summary:
Based on years of questions, comments, and suggestions from architects, engineers, and building managers, 2nd Edition of The ASHRAE Guide for Buildings in Hot and Humid Climates includes 4 new chapters to guide architectural design toward reduced energy consumption and mold risk, and lower-cost mechanical systems. Six chapters help designers quantify and reduce cooling and dehumidification loads, design economical ventilation systems, and save more than 25% of annual HVAC/R energy.
Original Press Release:
ASHRAE Publishes Updated Guidance for Buildings in Hot and Humid Climates
ATLANTA - Expanded and revised guidance on keeping heat and humidity out of buildings in hot and humid climates is contained in a new book from ASHRAE.
The second edition of The ASHRAE Guide for Buildings in Hot and Humid Climates, is expanded from 124 to 316 pages and based on years of questions, comments and suggestions from practicing architects, engineers and building managers who work in hot and humid climates, according to author Lew Harriman.
The book includes four new chapters to guide architectural design toward reduced energy consumption, reduced mold risk and lower-cost mechanical systems. The HVAC&R design section has also been expanded. Six new chapters help system designers quantify and reduce cooling and dehumidification loads, design more economical ventilation systems and save more than 25 percent of annual HVAC&R energy through low-cost sealing of air distribution components. Suggestions for contractors are also provided to reduce mold risk and prevent scheduling problems through simple improvements to jobsite practices as well as through modern drying technology.
Chapter summaries allow building professionals to quickly understand the big picture issues and to understand the logic behind suggested best practices for hot and humid climates. The book also provides specific, actionable suggestions for implementing ASHRAE standards for comfort, ventilation and energy efficiency in parts of the world where high heat and humidity can occur at any time of the year.
The cost of The ASHRAE Guide for Buildings in Hot and Humid Climates, expanded second edition, is $116, non-members ($99, ASHRAE members).
To order, contact ASHRAE Customer Service at 1-800-527-4723 (United States and Canada) or 404-636-8400 (worldwide), fax 404-321-5478, or visit at http://www.ashrae.org/bookstore.
ASHRAE, founded in 1894, is an international organization of some 50,000 persons. ASHRAE fulfills its mission of advancing heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration to serve humanity and promote a sustainable world through research, standards writing, publishing and continuing education.
