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Strategic Plan for Research
ASHRAE 2010-2015 Research Strategic Plan Extended to 2018
A new research strategic plan will guide ASHRAE research for the next five years. The plan outlines ASHRAE’s research goals for the next five years. It centers on sustainability, which is defined as 'the concept of maximizing the effectiveness of resource use while minimizing the impact of that use on the environment.'
Please review 
ASHRAE Research Strategic Plan 2010-2018 (PDF)
The 2005-2010 Research Strategic Plan and other background documents that were used to develop the 2010-2015 plan are available immediately below.
2010-2018 Plan Development Process/Approach
ASHRAE Research Strategic Plan 2010-2018
Survey Results for ASHRAE Research Strategic Plan 2010-2018
Active ASHRAE Research Projects on 2010-18 Strategic Plan