USA. The first certification program for buildings intended for human health will now be available to all assessment centers located in 22 countries. The Healthcare Facility Design Professional (HFDP) certification is a computerized assessment that assesses a participant's knowledge of their knowledge in the design and operation of buildings serving the healthcare sector.
"An internal environment that is safe, comfortable and increases productivity with minimal impact on the environment is a basic need anywhere in the world," said Richard Hayter, chair of the ASHRAE Certification Committee.
In addition to the United States and Canada, the exam is available in Australia, China, Egypt, Puerto Rico, South Africa, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom among others.
Those interested must apply through ASHRAE and if they meet the qualifications, they can register at the assessment centre.
The technical content of the HFDP was developed in cooperation with the American Society of Health Engineering (ASHE) and the American Hospital Association (AHA). For the interest of the Latin American community, ASHRAE will offer an exam on March 10 at the Gaylord Palms Hotel & Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
ASHRAE is also pleased to announce the launch of its new magazine that will help decision makers in the construction community learn about new developments and innovative technologies in energy-efficient operations and designs.
Designed for builders, building managers, architects and engineers, the new High Performing Buildings will offer case studies of exemplary buildings developed by leaders in the sustainability movement.
It will also include a "lessons learned" section in each article in which building designers and operators will be able to explain what went right, where they went wrong, what they could have done better and how they solved the problems.
"It is essential that ASHRAE share both technology and how to measure it in high-performing buildings to begin to change the status quo and help transform the industry to help build a much more sustainable environment," said Kent Peterson. president of ASHRAE.
To learn more or subscribe, visit page www.HPBmagazine.org. The magazine will be distributed in print and digitally.
ASHRAE's goal with this magazine will be to advance the concept of integrated buildings with a focus on measured performance and not simply with an eye on the simple design of sustainable buildings.
"An internal environment that is safe, comfortable and increases productivity with minimal impact on the environment is a basic need anywhere in the world," said Richard Hayter, chair of the ASHRAE Certification Committee.
In addition to the United States and Canada, the exam is available in Australia, China, Egypt, Puerto Rico, South Africa, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom among others.
Those interested must apply through ASHRAE and if they meet the qualifications, they can register at the assessment centre.
The technical content of the HFDP was developed in cooperation with the American Society of Health Engineering (ASHE) and the American Hospital Association (AHA). For the interest of the Latin American community, ASHRAE will offer an exam on March 10 at the Gaylord Palms Hotel & Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
ASHRAE is also pleased to announce the launch of its new magazine that will help decision makers in the construction community learn about new developments and innovative technologies in energy-efficient operations and designs.
Designed for builders, building managers, architects and engineers, the new High Performing Buildings will offer case studies of exemplary buildings developed by leaders in the sustainability movement.
It will also include a "lessons learned" section in each article in which building designers and operators will be able to explain what went right, where they went wrong, what they could have done better and how they solved the problems.
"It is essential that ASHRAE share both technology and how to measure it in high-performing buildings to begin to change the status quo and help transform the industry to help build a much more sustainable environment," said Kent Peterson. president of ASHRAE.
To learn more or subscribe, visit page www.HPBmagazine.org. The magazine will be distributed in print and digitally.
ASHRAE's goal with this magazine will be to advance the concept of integrated buildings with a focus on measured performance and not simply with an eye on the simple design of sustainable buildings.
