ASHRAE Region XIII

14/08/2026

A great start to the ASHRAE Chapter Regional Conference – Region XIII with an inspiring Opening Ceremony and Technical Session.

We were honored to welcome ASHRAE Society President Sarah Maston, who shared her Presidential Theme, “Changing the games: Retrofitting for Resilience,” highlighting the importance of transforming existing buildings and systems to create a more resilient, sustainable, and future-ready built environment.

A meaningful gathering of ASHRAE leaders and professionals across the region—sharing knowledge, strengthening collaboration, and turning ideas into impact.

28/07/2026

⭐️2025-26 Regional Newsletter (Winter 2026) has been launched. ✨✨✨
Please find the following link:
http://ibse.hk/R13/R13_Newsletter(Winter2026).pdf

18/07/2026

12/07/2026

A productive Executive Committee Meeting-1 of Region XIII focused on strengthening collaboration among chapters, driving innovation, and creating lasting value for our members and stakeholders across the Region.

04/06/2026

Standard 90.1 continues to shape how high-performance buildings are designed, built, and operated. Built for today’s buildings and tomorrow’s performance goals.

The 2025 edition introduces:
• Updates that boost efficiency, clarify compliance, and align with industry practice.
• Higher efficiency requirements for envelope, HVAC, lighting, and systems.
• Expanded compliance pathways for flexible, performance-based design.
• New renewable energy provisions to support low-carbon buildings.

Is your team ready for the changes in 90.1-2025?

Discover more: ashrae.org/standard901

04/06/2026

Join us on Thursday for the ASHRAE Conference Crash Course—your go-to session for making the most of your conference experience!

June 4, 2026
9:00 – 10:00 AM CDT

This session is designed specifically for newcomers and curious returners. Learn what a Standing Committee is, how to get involved, and get all your questions answered by experienced ASHRAE members.

🔗 Join here: https://bit.ly/4u9gTcM

Start your conference journey with confidence—we’ll see you there!

01/06/2026

The ASHRAE Philippines Chapter is ready to host the Region XIII Chapter Regional Conference 2026 on August 14–15, 2026 at the prestigious Manila Marriott Hotel Grand Ballroom.

Get ready for two exciting days of learning, networking, leadership, and collaboration as ASHRAE leaders and members from across Region XIII come together in the Philippines. This will be a celebration of innovation, friendship, and our shared commitment to creating sustainable and healthy built environments.

One region. One vision. One unforgettable CRC. See you in Manila! 🇵🇭

28/05/2026

Join ASHRAE now!

https://www.ashrae.org/membership/join

Why is ASHRAE Standard 241 such a critical addition to indoor air quality guidance?

In this 1-hour program, explore how airborne disease transmission impacts building design and operations and the engineering controls that help reduce risk. You’ll also learn how Standard 241 emerged in response to COVID-19 and what its key requirements mean for the future of IAQ.

Participants seeking a deeper understanding of where IAQ standards are headed and how to apply them in practice are encouraged to continue with the 3-hour course: Understanding ASHRAE Standard 241 Control of Infectious Aerosols – Background, Overview, and Key Requirements.

FREE Course 🔗 https://bit.ly/49dLZIu

26/05/2026

We held a Regional Planning Meeting on May 23th, 2026 in Bangkok. The meeting objective was Advancing chapter excellence through regional collaboration and shared vision.

Thank you to ASHRAE Thailand for hosting us so thoughtfully and making the regional meeting both productive and enjoyable.

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