An Introduction to ASHRAE's New Energy Guideline for Historical Buildings

This presentation gives an overview of the contents in the new ASHRAE GPC 34 Guideline which provides direction on addressing the unique issues associated with making historic buildings more energy efficient. Work on the guideline was initiated in late fall of 2012 by a relatively small, but internationally- and discipline-diverse ASHRAE committee. Seminar attendees will be educated on the structure and general recommendations in the guideline.  This document is intended to advise design teams. The developers went to great lengths to respect and preserve historic architecture and associated artifacts while striving to optimize the buildings’ energy efficiency and occupant comfort.