A regional voice in a global engineering society.
ASHRAE, founded in 1894, is a global society advancing human well-being through sustainable technology for the built environment.
The Central Pakistan Chapter — established in 2003 and headquartered in Lahore — represents the interests of over 300 HVACR engineers, academics, and industry leaders across Punjab. Through research, standards writing, publishing, and continuing education, we shape tomorrow’s built environment today.
Our focus areas include energy efficiency, high-performance buildings, indoor air quality, green building design, building codes and standards, data centre air conditioning, and guidance for safe environments during extraordinary events.
Read Our Full Story →Purpose · Vision · Mission
Three principles that anchor every event, every technical program, every collaboration we lead.
Advancing HVACR through science and service
To serve humanity by advancing heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and the built environment through evidence, standards, collaboration, and open participation.
Creating healthy, sustainable buildings for all
To shape a future where every building in Pakistan is energy-conscious, resilient, sustainable, and designed to support the health, comfort, and well-being of every occupant.
Empowering engineers through knowledge and community
To strengthen the HVACR community across Central Pakistan through technical programs, chapter events, expert learning, student engagement, and access to ASHRAE’s global resources.
Latest News & Announcements
Achievements, milestones, and outreach from around the region and beyond.
Upcoming Events & Programs
Chapter meetings, technical seminars, Distinguished Lecturer sessions, and student activities.
The Board of Governors
The engineers and industry leaders volunteering their time to steer the Central Pakistan Chapter through this term.
Mr. Fahim Ishaq
Leading the chapter's strategic vision, industry outreach, and regional collaboration.
Mr. Mirza Adnan
Oversees program development, long-term planning, and membership growth.
Mr. Muhammad Zubair
Leads technical programs, chapter meetings, and academic engagement.
Mr. Farman Ullah Khan
Manages meeting records, communications, and chapter documentation.
Mr. Mehdi Hassan
Handles financial planning, sponsor relations, and chapter budgeting.
Mr. Muhammad Farooq Saeed
Provides mentorship and continuity for the chapter leadership team.
Mr. Muhammad Aamir
Represents the chapter at regional and international ASHRAE events
Ms. Mahwish Saleem
Actively engaged in industry outreach and chapter development programs.
What ASHRAE stands for.
A century-plus of engineering leadership, distilled into ten pillars that guide every technical program, every published standard, every conference we host — worldwide, and here in Central Pakistan.
Standards & Guidelines
More than 100 ANSI/ASHRAE standards shape building design, ventilation, refrigeration, and energy performance around the world.
Research Funding
Millions committed annually to advance the science of the built environment — from indoor air quality to refrigerant transition.
Global Publications
The ASHRAE Handbook, Journal, and technical guides remain the reference library of the HVACR profession worldwide.
Professional Certification
Nine specialised certifications signalling expertise in high-performance building design, commissioning, and operations.
Continuing Education
The ASHRAE Learning Institute delivers year-round courses, on-demand training, and instructor-led programs for members.
Building Decarbonisation
Task forces and technical committees leading the charge on net-zero, embodied carbon, and climate resilience for buildings.
Indoor Air Quality
Guidance on ventilation, filtration, and infection control that shaped global policy through the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
Student Programs
Design competitions, scholarships, and student branches nurturing the next generation of HVACR engineers globally.
Global Conferences
Winter & Annual Conferences, AHR Expo, and Regional Conferences convening thousands of engineers each year.
Advocacy & Policy
A recognised voice at the UN, national governments, and industry bodies on building codes, energy policy, and sustainability.
Six reasons this membership is worth your time.
Membership is what you make of it — but here is what the community gives back to every engineer who shows up.
Access to the ASHRAE Handbook
Full digital access to the four-volume ASHRAE Handbook — the reference library of the HVACR profession — free for members.
A regional professional network
Direct access to Pakistan's most active HVACR community — engineers, academics, contractors, and manufacturers building the region's future.
Discounted certifications
Members receive up to 25% off ASHRAE's certification exam fees — a career-defining credential at a working engineer's rate.
Distinguished Lecturer sessions
Free, in-person access to sessions delivered by global ASHRAE Distinguished Lecturers when they visit the chapter each year.
Monthly chapter meetings
Year-round technical presentations, case studies from local projects, and open forums — free for members, with refreshments included.
Recognition & awards
Society-level honours, chapter awards, and formal recognition for research contributions, project excellence, and volunteer service.