ASHRAE, founded in 1894, is an international organization of 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.

ASHRAE Mission

To advance the arts and sciences of heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigerating to serve humanity and promote a sustainable world.

ASHRAE Vision

ASHRAE will be the global leader, the foremost source of technical and educational information, and the primary provider of opportunity for professional growth in the arts and sciences of heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigerating. 

Consumer Center

Though we don't always recognize it, all of us are touched by the activities of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). Visit the Consumer Center to see how ASHRAE activities have an impact on your daily life and to gain access to valuable information such as  the Top Ten Things Consumers Should Know about Air Conditioning and more. Visit the Consumer Center.

ASHRAE Core Values

Advancement	We are committed to the advancement of the arts and sciences of HVAC&R for the benefit of society through research, technology development and transfer, and education and training.
Leadership	We are committed to providing leadership within our industry, and developing leadership qualities in our members.
Integrity	We are committed to honesty in the practice of our profession as embodied in the ASHRAE Code of Ethics.
Service	We are committed to service to our members and to the public.
Excellence	We are committed to the achievement of technical quality and excellence in our programs, publications, courses and other activities.