Papers & Reports

ASHRAE-published conference papers, research projects and journal articles are available for purchase as individual downloads (PDFs).

ASHRAE Transactions


ASHRAE Transactions volumes contain peer-reviewed Technical Papers presented by authors at ASHRAE Winter and Annual Conferences. As of 2019, Conference Papers and (for ASHRAE Annual Conferences only) Extended Abstracts are compiled in this single product; more information is available under ASHRAE Conference Proceedings below.


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ASHRAE Conference Proceedings


ASHRAE Conference Proceedings, presented at ASHRAE Winter and Annual Conferences, are available for sale in the ASHRAE Bookstore after each event:


ASHRAE Conference Seminars, available individually

ASHRAE Conference Papers, available individually

ASHRAE Extended Abstracts (from Annual Conferences only), available individually

ASHRAE Technical Papers, available individually

ASHRAE Transactions, available as a bound volume


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Research Project Final Reports


The Research Project Final Reports document the results of the research project, and are approved by the sponsoring Technical Committee. ASHRAE members have free access to reports on ASHRAE Research because of member contributions to ASHRAE Research.



Free ASHRAE Member Access to Research Project Final Reports

Non-members can purchase and download individual articles for $30 each

Research Project Final Reports

ASHRAE Journal

ASHRAE Journal

The official monthly publication of the Society, the Journal speaks to and for the HVAC&R design specialist. Articles submitted to the Journal are peer-reviewed by member engineers with expertise in the subject area of the article. ASHRAE Journal explores topical technical issues, such as: indoor air quality, energy management, thermal storage, alternative refrigerants, fire and life safety and more. Dual units of measurement.

ASHRAE Journal
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ASHRAE Journal is a free member benefit. Free member access is available through the Technology Portal. Non-members can purchase and download individual articles for $8 each.

ASHRAE Topical Conferences


ASHRAE Topical Conferences and ASHRAE-endorsed events offer opportunities for members to gather and discuss specialized topics like IAQ, refrigeration, hot climates, and building simulation. Papers for topical conferences are sold individually.

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