Arms of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Toronto Chapter, also known as ASHRAE Toronto Chapter
Arms of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Toronto Chapter, also known as ASHRAE Toronto Chapter
Blazon
Per bend sinister Gules and Azure a serpent embowed in bend sinister forming an infinity symbol, its head in chief and biting its tail Or;
Symbolism
The red and blue sections symbolize heat and cold respectively. The curled serpent evokes coils associated with heating and cooling, and therefore symbolizes the constant healthy circulation of air and temperature. The two loops of the serpent represent the rings that are symbols of the professions of the engineers and the technologists who are members of the organization.
Crest of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Toronto Chapter, also known as ASHRAE Toronto Chapter
Blazon
An opened scotch pine cone per pale Gules and Azure on a rocky base proper;
Symbolism
The scotch pine cone relates to the extensive territory of the Toronto Branch, extending into Northern Ontario. It also evokes heat and cold, as its scales open when exposed either to the intense heat of a fire or to extreme winter cold.
Supporters of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Toronto Chapter, also known as ASHRAE Toronto Chapter
Blazon
Two bees close Or and Sable;
Symbolism
The bees symbolize thermo-regulation as they cool their hive and use heat for protection.
