Cold climate challenges addressed in new ASHRAE publication
Buildings in arctic and subarctic climates face not only challenges related to cold but also remoteness, limited utilities, permafrost, and extreme temperature shifts. Designers must meet these challenges while keeping occupants comfortable and minimizing impact on the environment.
The newly published Cold-Climate Buildings Design Guide from ASHRAE aims to provide information on the issues commonly faced by designers in these climates. The idea for the guide came from a working session at the 7th International Cold-Climate Design Conference held in 2012 and co-sponsored by ASHRAE, SCANVAC, and REHVA.