Jan. 2, 2014: Presentations Sought for High Performance Buildings Conference
The Conference Addresses the Challenges Developing Countries Face in Sustainable Construction
Organized by ASHRAE along with the Philippines Chapter, the Efficient, High Performance Buildings for Developing Economies Conference will take place April 24-25, 2014, in Manila, Philippines. It is 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.
Papers are sought on the following themes:
• Design criteria for developing countries
Hot and humid climates
Thermal comfort preferences and cultural expectations
Impact of thermal design criteria on energy use and occupant well-being
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• Indoor air quality
Impacts of outdoor air quality issues
Potential application of natural ventilation
• Energy efficiency
Indoor environmental quality constraints on energy efficiency
Reductions in emissions of global warming gases through use of renewable energy
Energy impacts associated with water use
• Standards and government regulations
Green building programs in developing countries
Energy efficiency standards
Indoor air quality and comfort regulations
• Refrigeration
Refrigerants: limitations and opportunities
Applications, e.g. improved food preservation
Call for presenter proposals are due Jan. 31, 2014. A 400-word abstract addressing a specific topic and speaker background information are required. Presentations of case studies, preferably with actual performance data, are of most interest. Notifications will be issued in February 2014.
For more information, visit www.ashrae.org.
Publication date: 12/30/2013
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