ASHRAE Journal - May 2023 - 4

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EDITORIAL
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Technical Editor
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ASHRAE OFFICERS
President
Farooq Mehboob
President-Elect
Ginger Scoggins, P.E.
Treasurer
Dennis Knight, P.E.
Vice Presidents
Billy Austin, P.E., BCxP, BEAP, BEMP,
HBDP, HFDP, OPMP
Dunstan Laurence Macauley III,
P.E., HBDP
Sarah Maston, P.E., BCxP
Ashish Rakheja
Secretary & Executive Vice President
Jeff H. Littleton
POLICY GROUP
2022 - 23 Chair
Publications Committee
Gerardo Alfonso, P.E.
Washington Offi ce
washdc@ashrae.org
4
They Came in Through the Backdoor
A
s more building automation systems are exposed to increasingly
sophisticated cybersecurity attacks, how can building owners protect their
HVAC&R equipment systems from these threats?
In this issue of ASHRAEJournal, the cover article by Ron Bernstein,
Member ASHRAE, " Cybersecurity for Building Automation Systems, "
tackles this question head-on in his overview of how to design a robust
security plan for commercial buildings, ranging from basic structures
like gas stations and supermarkets, to critical infrastructure, i.e.,
hospitals, military facilities and data centers. Authored by the primary
author of ASHRAE Guideline 13, which is in fi nal review for release this
year, this feature gives a play-by-play on how to safeguard buildings
against computer and network vulnerabilities.
Also in this issue is the fi rst in a series of monthly articles on the latest
edition of ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1, Energy Standard for Sites and
Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings. These features should be
informative for readers who wish to stay up-to-date on changes in the
standard to the building envelope, lighting, mechanical, service hot water
and renewable energy systems. This month's article starts on page 44.
Curious about insulating foundations using aluminum sheet board or
cellular PVC? Or fully adhered membrane strips? In Building Sciences
this month, columnist Joe Lstiburek, Ph.D., P.Eng., Fellow ASHRAE, gets
down to brass tacks on how to successfully protect foundation insulation
on building exteriors using a wide variety of materials.
Also in this issue-an IEQ column penned by Max Sherman, Ph.D.,
Fellow/Life Member ASHRAE, " Still Cooking With Gas? " In the column,
which starts on page 40, recent public concerns on the safety and
sustainability of using gas stoves are discussed in a conversation that
covers indoor air quality, decarbonization and Standard 62.2.
We encourage readers to listen to this month's ASHRAE Journal Podcast
episode " Ventilation in Theory vs. Ventilation in Practice " on the latest
when it comes to ventilating buildings. It features Andrew Persily, Ph.D.,
Fellow/Life Member ASHRAE, and Meghan McNulty, P.E., Member
ASHRAE. This episode, and all past episodes of the podcast, can be found
at ASHRAE.org/podcast.
On Hot Air, Austin Barolin, P.E., Associate Member ASHRAE, the author
of " Air Quality-Based Ventilation for Hospital Energy Conservation, " on
page 50, fi lls us in about the air changes a hospital needs to maintain good
air quality.
We hope you enjoy reading the issue! For those interested in contributing
content to any of our platforms, please reach out to Journal staff.
The Editors
Mission Statement: ASHRAE Journal reviews current HVAC&R technology of broad interest through publication of application-oriented articles. ASHRAE Journal's
editorial content ranges from back-to-basics features to reviews of emerging technologies, covering the entire spectrum of professional interest from design and
construction practices to commissioning and the service life of HVAC&R environmental systems.
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