U.S., Jan. 13 -- ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers) has begun construction on a two-story, 66,700 square-foot building in Atlanta which will welcome 125 staff on completion in October this year.

"Our new headquarters project will showcase ASHRAE's best practices and help us achieve our vision of a healthy and sustainable environment for all," said 2019-20 ASHRAE President Darryl K. Boyce, P.Eng. "Because of the support of generous donors through ASHRAE's building campaign, we are able to make this project a reality."

Features such as water efficient plumbing and landscape, energy efficient HVAC and lighting systems, as well as the ability to harness on site energy production and be a net-z...