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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.

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2026-2027 ASHRAE Society Theme: “Changing the Game: Retrofitting for Resilience"

“There is no one-size-fits-all solution or game plan for retrofitting buildings. Every building has its own constraints – mechanical systems, budgets and operational needs. Also, financial constraints, or utility infrastructure, plays a part in deciding the game plan or resilience strategy of a building. That’s why teamwork is absolutely essential.”

Society President Sarah Maston's theme focuses on how the building industry can work together to improve the efficiency, performance and resilience of existing buildings in the face of growing climate and infrastructure challenges. She compares retrofitting buildings to developing a winning “game plan,” highlighting the importance of modern building codes, retro-commissioning and cross-functional collaboration among owners, operators, engineers, manufacturers, code officials and commissioning providers.

Link to Society President Profile & Theme

2026-2027 Chapter Program Schedule

Sept 3: NWA Code Officials Discussion Panel

Oct 1: VFD Harmonics

Nov 5: Multi-Story Shaft Pressurization Controls - Scott Blackmon

Dec TBD: Brewery Tour

Jan 14: *DINNER*  "Changing the Game - Retrofitting for Resilience" - ASHRAE Society President Sara Maston

Feb 3: AI in Engineering - ASHRAE Distinguished Lecturer Pam Duffy

Mar 4: HVAC Filtration - Russell Black

Apr 1: "Re-Thinking Ventilation for Better Buildings" - Matthew Gundrum

May 6: Data Center Design - Ed Shail

Check out the ASHRAE bookstore: https://www.techstreet.com/ashrae/pages/home