Welcome to ASHRAE Northwest Arkansas!
The Northwest Arkansas Chapter of ASHRAE (the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers) is dedicated to advancing the arts and sciences of the HVAC industry, supporting ASHRAE's strategic plan, and providing personal development opportunities for our members.
2025-2026 ASHRAE Society Theme: “Healthy Buildings: Designing for Life."
President McQuade’s theme highlights the interplay between energy efficiency and IEQ and presents practical solutions to enhance air quality, thermal comfort, acoustics, lighting and water quality in buildings.
“Balancing energy efficiency with good IEQ ensures that buildings are not only environmentally sustainable but also conducive to the health and productivity of their occupants, creating a win-win situation for both people and the planet.”
- Bill McQuade, P.E., CDP, Fellow ASHRAE, LEED AP - 2025-26 ASHRAE President
Link to Society President Profile & Theme
Check out the ASHRAE bookstore: https://www.techstreet.com/ashrae/pages/home
2025-2026 Chapter Program Schedule
Sept 18: Let's talk about different types of louvers, their ratings and how to size them - James Livingston
Oct 23: Sound Advice - Randy Zimmerman
Nov 20: The fundamentals and future of heat rejection in HVAC systems - Chad Dittrich
Dec 4: The Role of Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the HVAC industry - Abby Visty-Broph
Jan 29: Advanced Total Room Automation (TRA) - Kevin Krouch
March 19: Arkansas NEBB-2026 Adding More Value to the Build Environment - Tom Hanlon
April 2: Engineered Rooftop Support Systems - Reece Crossin
May 7: 300A & Fire Suppression (FS101.2) - Jessica Tomczak
