The ASHRAE Nigeria chapter has urged the country’s building and engineering sectors to adopt global HVACR standards, emphasizing that energy-efficient designs can slash power consumption in commercial and residential properties by up to 40%. The call came during the investiture of the chapter’s new executive committee.
Newly elected President Lookman Olatinwo highlighted that upgrading cooling systems, insulation, and indoor air quality is vital to easing energy costs and achieving national climate goals. As rapid urbanization amplifies heat stress and infrastructure strain across Nigerian cities, modernized HVACR technologies present a direct pathway toward healthier, more resilient indoor environments.
To drive systemic change, ASHRAE Nigeria is targeting key priorities, including sustainable cooling, smart building systems, and hybrid solar-electric integration. The chapter will partner with regulators and engineering bodies- such as the Nigerian Society of Engineers and Standards Organisation of Nigeria- to establish sustainable, climate-friendly construction practices across the region.
Summarized from the original article published here: The Guardian
