Organized by ASHRAE along with the Philippines Chapter, the “Efficient, High Performance Buildings for Developing Economies” Conference will be co-sponsored by the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) and endorsed by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO).

The conference addresses the challenges developing countries face in sustainable construction, such as rapidly growing energy demand, population density, and urbanization, and focuses on aspects relating to design, construction, and operation of high-performance buildings, including the HVACR industry’s role in meeting this objective.

 The conference seeks to bring people from diverse cultures and climates together to share building design approaches that are responsive to local needs, said Ashish Rakheja, conference co-chair.  A key motivation behind the conference is to utilize traditional construction practices.

 “The papers and presentation will provide examples of how to apply the latest technology to achieve cost-effective solutions to support high-performance buildings in developing economies,” he said.

 In addition to paper presentations, invited speakers from around the world will focus on the most critical challenges facing developing economy countries.