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ASHRAE President Visits Portugal Under the Theme “Healthy Buildings: Designing for Life”

On June 8, the ASHRAE Portugal Chapter will have the honor of welcoming to Portugal the President of ASHRAE, Bill McQuade, for an institutional visit dedicated to the theme “Healthy Buildings: Designing for Life” — a vision that places healthy, sustainable, and people-centered buildings at the core of the future of the HVAC&R industry.

The visit program includes a series of institutional and technical meetings with key organizations from the Portuguese energy and HVAC&R sectors.

The visit will begin at ADENE, where the ASHRAE President will be welcomed by Nelson Lage, President of ADENE, for a meeting focused on the challenges of the energy transition, building decarbonization, and the role of energy certification within the European context.

This will be followed by a technical visit to the facilities of LMSA, providing an opportunity for direct contact with technologies and solutions developed within the Portuguese HVAC&R industry.

During the afternoon, a series of thematic roundtable discussions will take place, promoting dialogue among different stakeholders from across the sector:

• Professional associations;

• Governmental and institutional entities;

• Sponsors and industry partners;

• HVAC&R designers and consulting engineers.

These sessions aim to encourage the exchange of perspectives on the major challenges currently facing healthy buildings, energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, and the decarbonization of the built environment.

The visit will conclude with an institutional dinner, during which Bill McQuade will deliver a keynote address under the theme “Healthy Buildings: Designing for Life”, reflecting on the role of the HVAC&R industry in creating healthier, more resilient, and future-ready buildings.

This visit represents a unique opportunity to strengthen the connection between Portugal and the international ASHRAE community, fostering technical and institutional exchange among professionals, associations, and organizations within the sector.

ASHRAE announces Slate of Nominees for 2026-2027 Officers and Directors

ASHRAE has officially announced its Slate of Nominees for the 2026–2027 Officers and Directors, recognising professionals who have demonstrated sustained leadership, technical excellence, and commitment to advancing the built environment.

Among the nominees is Eduardo Maldonado, ASHRAE Life Member, who has been nominated for the position of Director and Regional Chair – Region XIV. This nomination acknowledges his long-standing contribution to ASHRAE, as well as his academic and professional career dedicated to HVAC&R, energy efficiency, and sustainable building performance.

The ASHRAE Portugal Chapter welcomes this nomination as a recognition of the strong technical expertise and leadership within the Region, reinforcing the important role played by ASHRAE members in Europe in supporting the Society’s mission to advance the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and building systems.

More information about the 2026–2027 ASHRAE Slate of Nominees is available on the official ASHRAE website:
https://www.ashrae.org/about/slate-of-nominees-for-2026-2027-officers-and-directors