This workshop discusses the results of 1627-RP, completed in 2016. This research investigated the effectiveness of 30% Advanced Energy Design Guidelines (AEDGs) for K-12 schools and small office buildings, determined the factors common to well and poorly performing buildings and provided recommendations for how future AEDGs could be made more effective.

Using the recent success of 1627-RP as a template, this workshop discusses the potential for additional research projects that identify statistically-significant samples of real buildings built using Std 90.1-2010. Can this type of research be replicated to provide real-world input to future ASHRAE Standards and publications? What guidance can the actual performance of these buildings provide?

Facts about the adoption rates for different technologies presented at almost every conference this century will be analyzed with the audience as well as their potential obstacles and solutions. Technologies: smart equipment, cloud optimization, automated diagnostics, total integration, performance predictive controls, occupant behavior prediction and self-learning controls.

The findings of a survey among Millennials exploring their slow adoption of new technologies is presented for discussion. Is the main obstacle lack of self-confidence, budgeted time or authority? Does YEA membership make a difference? Does the knowledge of successful stories remove concerns? Are Millennials too busy learning ductwork design to worry about controls? Is higher environmental conscience a strong enough driver in this group? Let's review together!

Until recently, the flagship standard on building energy performance – ASHRAE 90.1 – was silent on its application into these extremely hot climates. This presentation explores the new Climate Zone 0 and the recent changes to Standard 90.1 to expand its building performance guidance to these international locations. The presentation compares and contrasts critical building performance requirements for Climate Zone 0 with previous editions of the standard. It especially focuses on key building envelope and air leakage requirements that critically impact HVAC decisions and ultimate building energy performance. The session concludes with a discussion of additional areas where ASHRAE should expand its standards to address targeted building performance topics in CZ 0 and worldwide.

Commissioning is a process for ensuring that a system is designed and operated as intended; commissioning helps achieve larger goals of sustainable design and operation, Life Cycle Cost (LCC) effectiveness, efficient use of investments, minimizing overall maintenance and utility costs, component life reliability and performance expectations. AiCARR, ASHRAE and CIBSE have agreed to draw from definitions and terminology that appear in their publications or in their other resources for the purpose of harmonization by developing a first collective work on the topic. This workshop presents the state of terminology in each country and a proposal for a common overview.

Commissioning is a process for ensuring that a system is designed and operated as intended; commissioning helps achieve larger goals of sustainable design and operation, Life Cycle Cost (LCC) effectiveness, efficient use of investments, minimizing overall maintenance and utility costs, component life reliability and performance expectations. AiCARR, ASHRAE and CIBSE have agreed to draw from definitions and terminology that appear in their publications or in their other resources for the purpose of harmonization by developing a first collective work on the topic. This workshop presents the state of terminology in each country and a proposal for a common overview.

Finally getting your work on paper is only half the battle. Sure, having a published work is good to have on your resume, but having impactful work can make a career. Learn how to write research papers in a way that will garner citations, and get maximum mileage out of your work. This workshop touches upon the importance of selecting the best journal match for your work, how to maximize your article for hits from search engines and when to publish using open access. It also explains how to better understand writing about both methodology and research findings.

Avoid the pitfalls that plague many authors who submit papers to research journals. Learn how to write a compelling abstract, the importance of proper formatting and grammar, surviving the plagiarism cross-check and addressing reviewers' comments in a productive way.

A status update on committee activities to update ASHRAE Standard 15 will set up the workshop discussion to follow. The relationships, interactions and relative timing between ASHRAE 15, building codes and US EPA SNAP is reviewed.

A status update on committee, working group and technical panel activities to update various UL standards. Interconnection and process between UL, CSA, ANCE, CANENA, and IEC is reviewed.

This workshop includes the building owner's perspective on the definition of OPR, why the OPR is important and summarizes their responsibilities in developing the OPR. Key points to be discussed are: The communication gap between Owner, Designer and Cx provider; Who takes (or should take) the lead? The audience will break into small groups and provide an opaque OPR. The Owner and Cx provider will have a pre-written script and play the role of an Owner of a commercial office building. The groups will interview the Owner and rewrite the section of the OPR to reflect the actual needs of the Owner. The Cx provider will then present an example of an effective OPR, stimulate open discussion and questions and compare the example OPR against a selected group's document.

An experienced commissioning (Cx) provider shares their perspective on the definition of OPR, why the OPR is important and summarizes the essential components. Key points to be discussed are: A clear definition of the Owner's expectations reduces the risk of unclear intent, unfulfilled expectations and unnecessary disputes; An OPR that reflects the actual needs of the Owner, the users or occupants, and facility staff is needed for Cx to be successful.

Research in Europe has shown thatnthere are cost effective strategies to achieve Nett Zero Hospitals. This will be discussed in terms of its relevance to all countries.

The UK Low energy hospital study and other studies show that Nett Zero can be cost effective and beneficial.