ASHRAE Update with Jeff Littleton, Executive Vice President

In this episode of the Talking Air Filtration Podcast, Jeff Littleton, Executive Vice President of ASHRAE, discusses the organization's current priorities, accomplishments, and future goals. He highlights ASHRAE's extensive global reach with 53,000 members in 130 countries and its involvement in research and standards development related to HVAC and air filtration. Emphasis is placed on collaboration with NAFA, the new net-zero ASHRAE headquarters, emerging standards on infectious aerosols, the push towards building decarbonization, and the potential impact of artificial intelligence on building design and performance. Numerous opportunities for participation and engagement with ASHRAE's initiatives are outlined, including involvement in technical committees, research projects, and government affairs.

View the speaker’s slides here: https://amped.egnyte.com/dl/LoDEUYDrU4

For detailed show notes, read below and use the timestamps to navigate the episode:

[1:00] Introduction to Talking Air Filtration Podcast and guest Jeff Littleton. Discussion on the importance of clean air and ASHRAE's net-zero facility.

[3:00] Overview of ASHRAE's mission, global membership, and collaboration with NAFA.

[6:45] Explanation of ASHRAE's administrative and technical committees, standards, and guidelines.

[13:15] Discussion on ASHRAE's research initiatives, conferences, and educational courses.

[18:42] Introduction to new standards, including 241P for infectious aerosols, and the process of standard development.

[25:00] Details on building decarbonization, the significance of embodied carbon, and future expectations for EPDs in air filtration components.

[34:20] Exploration of AI in building design and its potential impact on ASHRAE standards and building performance.

[45:05] Closing thoughts on ASHRAE priorities and audience questions regarding net-zero building costs, research project monitoring, and collaboration with government bodies on IAQ and decarbonization initiatives.