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November Presidents Message

Dear ASHRAE Atlanta Chapter Members,

The ASHRAE year is off to a great start and we still have a lot of good things in store for the coming months!

My name is Mark Dahir, I am an Application Consultant at Mingledorff’s, and I will be your Chapter President for the year 2025 - 2026. I have been an ASHRAE member since 2007 and Atlanta Chapter member since 2008. I have served as the Refrigeration Chair for several years and have also served on the Board of Governors for the chapter. I look forward to leading the way for the chapter this year and I anticipate a plethora of opportunities to keep our members engaged!

We had a terrific November chapter meeting! We met at Maggiano’s and had Dr. Rich Simmons present on Energy Innovation. He presented some terrific content, and the room was very engaged in the discussion. We filled the room and had several student chapter members in attendance. I hope we can keep this kind of participation going at future meetings.

In November we also had the annual Fall Clay Shoot at Cherokee Rose. We had excellent turnout, and participants were able to enjoy the beautiful weather while shooting clays. We also had some Atlanta Chapter members attend the first ever Region IV Student Summit at Clemson University. Standby for details. There will be no chapter meeting for December, but we will be back in action in January. There is also the ASHRAE Winter Meeting and AHR Expo approaching. It will be held from January 31 – February 4 in Las Vegas, and there will be numerous technical sessions for PDHs. If you have never been to one, there is a massive expo where manufacturers can show off their latest technology, loads of fun events hosted by vendors, and it’s a great opportunity for networking. Please check out the link in the newsletter for more information.

You are all welcome to reach out to me directly with any feedback or questions you may have. The chapter is here to serve every one of our more than 900 members, and the participation and feedback of our membership is crucial to our success. We have some terrific topics lined up for our chapter meetings this year, but we are always open to suggestions for what you might find interesting and important. I can also help you get involved if you want to volunteer for the Atlanta chapter.

Thank you for supporting ASHRAE and the Atlanta Chapter!

Mark Dahir, PE

Atlanta Chapter President 2025-2026

Celebrating 125 Years

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ASHRAE Atlanta Chapter 2025–2026 Meeting Schedule

This is a tentative schedule provided for your convenience! Please refer to the Upcoming Events section below for registration and the most up-to-date details.

December – Winter Break
January 13th - 1130am Lunch Meeting @ ASHRAE HQ
February 10th - 1130am Lunch Meeting @ ASHRAE HQ
March 10th - 1130am Lunch Meeting @ ASHRAE HQ
April 14th - 6pm Dinner meeting @ Maggiano's
May 12th- 1130am Lunch Meeting @ ASHRAE HQ

Meeting Locations:

ASHRAE HQ Address:180 Technology Pkwy NW, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
Maggiano’s Address: Maggiano's Little Italy, Cumberland Mall (1601 Cumberland Mall, Suite 200

Upcoming Chapter Events

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"Healthy Buildings: Designing for Life."

Bill McQuade, P.E., CDP, Fellow ASHRAE, LEED AP, will serve as the 2025-26 Society president. In his inaugural presidential address, McQuade introduced the theme for the 2025-26 Society Year, “Healthy Buildings: Designing For Life.” The theme emphasizes the critical role of indoor environmental quality (IEQ) in reducing environmental impacts to the built environment while supporting healthier, more resilient communities.

“Today, shelter is more than just a roof over one’s head,” said McQuade. “Shelter encompasses the hospitals we are born in, the homes where we find comfort, the schools where we learn, and the buildings we work in. A well-designed shelter prioritizes indoor environmental quality, ensuring good air quality, proper lighting, thermal comfort, acoustics and access to safe water, all essential for health and comfort. Providing safe, stable, and sustainable shelter is not just a basic human need, it is a fundamental pillar of societal advancement and long-term development.”

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