Research Promotion

Since 1919, ASHRAE Research has driven the advancement of the HVAC&R industry, evolving from early work on home refrigeration and food safety to today's focus on indoor air quality, sustainability, and energy efficiency. Every project is funded by contributions from members and industry partners.

The ASHRAE Handbook, the four-volume reference every practicing engineer relies on, is a direct product of that research. More than 3,600 pages of guidance exist because members chose to invest in the future of the industry. Your contribution to ASHRAE Research keeps that pipeline moving.

Why It Matters

Consider any single chapter of the Handbook and imagine designing a system without it. The chapter exists because someone chose to fund the research behind it. Without continuous investment, the industry's shared body of knowledge stops growing.

The Central Oklahoma Chapter thanks every member, firm, and industry partner who has contributed to ASHRAE Research. Your support is what turns the questions the industry faces today into the standards it uses tomorrow.

Research Promotion Memorial Endowment

In 2011 the Board of Governors established a permanent Research Promotion Memorial Endowment with an initial contribution of $2,500 to honor the past leaders of the Central Oklahoma Chapter. The endowment returns 5% of its principal to the chapter's annual Research Promotion campaign every year, providing a permanent, self-sustaining source of funding that carries the legacy of the chapter's founding members into every future campaign. Contributions to the endowment grow the principal and increase the annual amount available to fund ASHRAE Research in perpetuity. To contribute, contact the Research Promotion Chair.

Research Promotion Chair

Matt Akins Research Promotion Chair