ASHRAE Energy Guideline for Historic Buildings available for public review

Cultural Property - ASHRAE Guideline 34
Energy Guideline for Historic Buildings
Public Review deadline May 2, 2016

ASHRAE public review announcement:

This guideline was developed by an international committee to
address the challenges of energy management in historic buildings.
Comments are encouraged.  Please share with colleagues.

ASHRAE Guideline 34 Public Review March 18, 2016 Through May 2,
2016.
Standards, research and technology; public review drafts;

    <URL:https://www.ashrae.org/standards-research--technology/public-review-drafts>

Make sure it is Guideline 34, not to be confused with Standard 34:
"45-Day Public Review Period from March 18, 2016 to May 2, 2016"

Energy Guideline for Historic Buildings

Foreword This guideline is directed to the entire Design Team and is
not intended to address issues that are the responsibility of one
discipline or trade.  The studies and/or reports suggested in this
document should be accounted for in the contract negotiations for
the discipline most qualified to deal with that topic.

    1   Purpose

        1.1     The purpose of this guideline is to provide sound
                advice to those who plan to undertake energy
                efficiency and energy conservation improvement
                projects and programs involving historic structures
                on the practices, processes, and workflows that
                should be followed, including procedures:

                1.  for energy efficient operation and maintenance,

                2.  to improve the efficiency of energy-using
                building systems and equipment, and

                3.  to improve the energy performance of the
                building's envelope.

        1.2     This guideline will provide advice related to
                implementing projects and programs in historic
                buildings and structures to achieve improved energy
                efficiency while minimizing disturbance to the
                historic character, characteristics, and materials
                (significance, value, and qualities) of the
                building, including:

                    envelope modifications and upgrades to control
                    heat and moisture transfer and limit air
                    infiltration,

                    adding new HVAC systems or improving existing
                    HVAC systems to improve energy efficiency while
                    maintaining human comfort and providing
                    acceptable indoor environmental quality, and

                    adding new lighting systems or upgrading
                    existing systems that provide energy efficient
                    solutions while maintaining the historic
                    qualities of the building.

    2.  Scope

        2.1     This guideline applies to those buildings that are
                defined as historic buildings or which are eligible
                to be so defined by applicable law in the
                jurisdiction where the building is located.

Cecily M. Grzywacz


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