1. Research Strategic Plan 2010-2015 Navigation for a Sustainable Future

2. Mission & Overview 11 Strategic goals Technical Challenges limiting Building performance Energy efficiency IEQ Coordinating efforts amount various TCs

3. GOAL HIGHLIGHTS www.ashrae.org/research

4. Goal #1 Maximize the actual operational energy performance General industry & decision-making Design & Construction Operation & Maintenance

5. Needed Research for Goal #1 Application of BIM for design, commissioning, operations & maintenance Quantify energy saving from various measures Development of automated tools to support commissioning

6. Goal #3 To significantly reduce energy consumption for HVAC&R, water & lighting in homes Educate homeowners on waste and improvement Improve equipment rating methods

7. Needed Research for Goal #3 Better control systems Energy efficiency guide for existing homes Improved understanding of home systems

8. Goal #7 Development of tools, procedures & methods for designing low-energy buildings Reduce ‘trial & error” simulations Easier to use modeling tools

9. Needed Research for Goal #7 Whole building simulation tools Models & design procedures for natural & hybrid ventilation systems Simple rating tool to examine/compare shading/glazing & weather conditions

10. 2010-15 Research Strategic Plan Goal based Drives Research for the next 5 Yrs Real world, Real need applications Developed by you and ASHRAE peers Supported by YOU www.ashrae.org/research

11. Questions? Thoughts?