The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers is an American professional association seeking to advance heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems design and construction. ASHRAE has over 50,000 members in more than 130 countries worldwide.
ASHRAE’s Mission and Vision:
Mission: To serve humanity by advancing the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration and their allied fields.
Vision: A healthy and sustainable built environment for all.
For more details, check out the ASHRAE website