ATLANTA (June 29, 2026) — ASHRAE has installed its 2026–27 Society president, along with newly elected officers and directors, during its 2026 Annual Conference in Austin, Texas.
Sarah E. Maston, P.E., BCxP, LEED AP will serve as the 2026-27 Society president. In her inaugural presidential address, Maston introduced the theme for the 2026-27 Society Year, “Changing the Game: Retrofitting for Resilience”. The theme focuses on how the building industry can work together develop a winning “game plan” to improve the efficiency, performance and resilience of existing buildings in the face of growing climate and infrastructure challenges.
“ASHRAE has been providing leadership and guidance in energy efficiency, indoor air quality and carbon emissions reduction,” said Maston. “So, where do we go from here?
This year, ASHRAE will focus on three key areas:
- Increase awareness of the importance of building codes, and their role in resilience.
- The importance of cross-functional teams & creating a game plan to improve building operations, and
- Gamification of education, so we can continue to attract the brightest minds to tackle the dilemmas we face.
There is no one-size-fits-all solution or game plan for retrofitting buildings. Every building has its own constraints. That’s why teamwork is absolutely essential.”