Call for Papers
ASHRAE’s 2011 Annual Conference Seeks Papers on Alternative Technologies, Engineering Tools, Net-Zero Buildings
ATLANTA– Papers addressing advances in alternative technologies and net-zero buildings, as well as HVAC&R fundamentals and commissioning are being sought for ASHRAE’s 2011 Annual Conference in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
The deadline for paper submissions is Sept. 17, 2010. For complete information on tracks, contacts and submittal requirements, visit www.ashrae.org/montreal.
The 2011 Annual Conference takes place June 25-29. The technical program includes tracks that push the engineering envelope. The Alternative Technologies track seeks papers on photovoltaic (PV), geothermal, wind power and variable-refrigerant-volume (VRV) systems, solar and other technologies, as well as how these systems affect the first cost and operating cost of the building. Papers describing the science behind emerging technologies incorporated into net-zero-energy (NZEB) design are sought.
The Net-Zero Buildings track seeks papers that examine NZEB design, cost to achieve these buildings, existing NZEBs and operational and maintenance issues and costs. Case studies illustrate how to achieve NZEB in designs are sought, also. The Engineering Tools track seeks papers that address the range of different energy modeling and building information modeling tools available, their use and specific applications and integrated approaches.
Papers from owner or architect perspectives or case studies that illustrate modeling techniques are requested. In addition, papers are sought for tracks on Commissioning, HVAC Systems, HVAC Fundamentals and Applications, Professional Skills and Refrigeration. Full-length technical papers or conference paper abstracts (400 words or less) should be submitted by Sept. 17.
For more information about the two types of papers and to submit a full-length technical paper or conference paper abstract, visit www.ashrae.org/montreal.
The conference is expected to attract some 1,500 attendees from 60 countries. The technical program takes place Sunday, June 26–Wednesday, June 29, and includes paper presentations as well as non-paper presentations. Approved papers are published in ASHRAE Transactions.
ASHRAE, founded in 1894, is an international organization of some 50,000 persons. ASHRAE fulfills its mission of advancing heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration to serve humanity and promote a sustainable world through research, standards writing, publishing and continuing education.
Contact Jodi Scott
Public Relations
678-539-1140
jscott@ashrae.org
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Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
ASHRAE ’10: Building the Future
ATLANTA – A standard set to be a game changer in the industry was introduced at ASHRAE’s 2010 Winter Conference, while work continued on other programs and standards that will help the Society build a more sustainable future.
Some 2,500 people attended the conference, held Jan. 23-27, in Orlando, Fla. Also taking place in conjunction with the meeting was the Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition, which attracted nearly 45,000 registered visitors and exhibitor personnel. The Expo featured an 8 percent registered visitor increase from the last show in Orlando in 2005 and a new record for the Southeast. Other highlights included 1,823 exhibiting companies representing 29 countries and 206 first-time exhibiting companies covering 354,013 net square feet or more than eight acres.
The ASHRAE conference offered a technical program with more than 100 sessions, 22 educational courses and numerous social events. The meeting also featured more than 600 meetings of technical, standards and standing committees, developing guidance for the future of the industry and ASHRAE.
“These are exciting times,” ASHRAE President Gordon Holness said. “The industry reaction to our Building Energy Quotient program has been very positive. We are happy to have such distinguished partners as the General Services Administration join with us in piloting the program. The long-awaited Standard 189, which was published at the Orlando conference, will have a tremendous impact on the industry. In my travels this year, there has been much excitement about moving forward toward greater energy efficiency. As U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu told us last year, ‘energy efficiency isn’t just low hanging fruit; it’s fruit laying on the ground.’ The time has come for truly sustainable buildings.”
The biggest buzz at the conference centered on publication of the green standard from ASHRAE, the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America and the U.S. Green Building Council. Standard 189.1, Standard for the Design of High-Performance, Green Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, is the first code-intended commercial green building standard in the United States. The standard provides a long-needed green building foundation for those who strive to design, build and operate green buildings. From site location to energy use to recycling, this standard will set the foundation for green buildings through its adoption into local codes. Learn more at www.ashrae.org/greenstandard.
Other conference highlights included the technical program, with its theme of Building Sustainability from the Inside Out, featuring more than 100 sessions. The most well-attended sessions were How to Assess the Performance of Sustainable Buildings, Standard 189.1 Overview, Enhanced Dehumidification Strategies with Energy Recovery in a Hot Humid Climate, High Performance HVAC Systems in LEED Platinum Projects: A Selected Showcase, Noise and the Mechanical System Design Process and High Density Cooling Issues Update. More than 400 people attended the technical plenary session addressing H1N1.
In addition, the two-part Standard 189.1 Overview seminar can be viewed for free at www.ashrae.org/greenstandard. The seminars are part of ASHRAE’s first-ever Virtual Conference, which provides access to more than 250 presentations and PDFs of posters. Register or access presentations at www.ashrae.org/OrlandoVirtual.
Also offered were the ASHRAE Learning Institute’s five Professional Development Seminars and 17 short courses. The most popular courses were Successful Solar Applications, Using Standard 90.1 to Meet LEED Requirements, The Basics of a Proposed Standard on High-Performance Green Buildings, Designing toward Net-Zero-Energy Commercial Buildings, Determining Energy Savings from Energy Efficiency Projects: Applying IPMVP and Guideline 14 to Performance Contracting and LEED, and District Heating and Cooling.
The Conference also served as the launch of ASHRAE’s newest certification program, the Building Energy Modeling Professional certification, with 62 candidates taking the exam. As building owners and developers become increasingly concerned about rising energy costs and potential obligations under climate change programs, building energy modeling helps provide a preview into a building’s likely energy use and allows decisions affecting energy use to be made before a shovel even hits the ground. The new certification ensures that professionals modeling a building’s energy use have the skills necessary to produce an accurate model.
Top selling publications included Standard 189.1-2009, The 2009 Pocket Guide and newly published books including the Indoor Air Quality Guide: Best Practices for Design, Construction and Commissioning; the Energy Efficiency Guide for Existing Commercial Buildings: The Business Case for Building Owners and Managers; and Dampers and Airflow Control.
ASHRAE, founded in 1894, is an international organization of some 50,000 persons. ASHRAE fulfills its mission of advancing heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration to serve humanity and promote a sustainable world through research, standards writing, publishing and continuing education.
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Editors Note: Photos from the meeting can be obtained by contacting Jodi Scott at jscott@ashrae.org or Amanda Dean at adean@ashrae.org.
Some 2,500 people attended the conference, held Jan. 23-27, in Orlando, Fla. Also taking place in conjunction with the meeting was the Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition, which attracted nearly 45,000 registered visitors and exhibitor personnel. The Expo featured an 8 percent registered visitor increase from the last show in Orlando in 2005 and a new record for the Southeast. Other highlights included 1,823 exhibiting companies representing 29 countries and 206 first-time exhibiting companies covering 354,013 net square feet or more than eight acres.
The ASHRAE conference offered a technical program with more than 100 sessions, 22 educational courses and numerous social events. The meeting also featured more than 600 meetings of technical, standards and standing committees, developing guidance for the future of the industry and ASHRAE.
“These are exciting times,” ASHRAE President Gordon Holness said. “The industry reaction to our Building Energy Quotient program has been very positive. We are happy to have such distinguished partners as the General Services Administration join with us in piloting the program. The long-awaited Standard 189, which was published at the Orlando conference, will have a tremendous impact on the industry. In my travels this year, there has been much excitement about moving forward toward greater energy efficiency. As U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu told us last year, ‘energy efficiency isn’t just low hanging fruit; it’s fruit laying on the ground.’ The time has come for truly sustainable buildings.”
The biggest buzz at the conference centered on publication of the green standard from ASHRAE, the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America and the U.S. Green Building Council. Standard 189.1, Standard for the Design of High-Performance, Green Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, is the first code-intended commercial green building standard in the United States. The standard provides a long-needed green building foundation for those who strive to design, build and operate green buildings. From site location to energy use to recycling, this standard will set the foundation for green buildings through its adoption into local codes. Learn more at www.ashrae.org/greenstandard.
Other conference highlights included the technical program, with its theme of Building Sustainability from the Inside Out, featuring more than 100 sessions. The most well-attended sessions were How to Assess the Performance of Sustainable Buildings, Standard 189.1 Overview, Enhanced Dehumidification Strategies with Energy Recovery in a Hot Humid Climate, High Performance HVAC Systems in LEED Platinum Projects: A Selected Showcase, Noise and the Mechanical System Design Process and High Density Cooling Issues Update. More than 400 people attended the technical plenary session addressing H1N1.
In addition, the two-part Standard 189.1 Overview seminar can be viewed for free at www.ashrae.org/greenstandard. The seminars are part of ASHRAE’s first-ever Virtual Conference, which provides access to more than 250 presentations and PDFs of posters. Register or access presentations at www.ashrae.org/OrlandoVirtual.
Also offered were the ASHRAE Learning Institute’s five Professional Development Seminars and 17 short courses. The most popular courses were Successful Solar Applications, Using Standard 90.1 to Meet LEED Requirements, The Basics of a Proposed Standard on High-Performance Green Buildings, Designing toward Net-Zero-Energy Commercial Buildings, Determining Energy Savings from Energy Efficiency Projects: Applying IPMVP and Guideline 14 to Performance Contracting and LEED, and District Heating and Cooling.
The Conference also served as the launch of ASHRAE’s newest certification program, the Building Energy Modeling Professional certification, with 62 candidates taking the exam. As building owners and developers become increasingly concerned about rising energy costs and potential obligations under climate change programs, building energy modeling helps provide a preview into a building’s likely energy use and allows decisions affecting energy use to be made before a shovel even hits the ground. The new certification ensures that professionals modeling a building’s energy use have the skills necessary to produce an accurate model.
Top selling publications included Standard 189.1-2009, The 2009 Pocket Guide and newly published books including the Indoor Air Quality Guide: Best Practices for Design, Construction and Commissioning; the Energy Efficiency Guide for Existing Commercial Buildings: The Business Case for Building Owners and Managers; and Dampers and Airflow Control.
ASHRAE, founded in 1894, is an international organization of some 50,000 persons. ASHRAE fulfills its mission of advancing heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration to serve humanity and promote a sustainable world through research, standards writing, publishing and continuing education.
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Editors Note: Photos from the meeting can be obtained by contacting Jodi Scott at jscott@ashrae.org or Amanda Dean at adean@ashrae.org.
Friday, December 21, 2007
ASHRAE offers FREE registration to First Time Meeting Attendees
ASHRAE has made a very generous offer to any of their members interested in attending the 2008 Winter Meeting for the FIRST time. They are offering a free pass to be used at registration that will waive the registration for a single day pass or the full conference. This is a great opportunity for anyone curious about the Winter meeting, but who has never attended yet.If you would like to take advantage of this deal, you will need:
- A Puget Sound ASHRAE local membership, and
- A signed pass from the Chapter President (myself).
If you want this pass, please send me an e-mail and I will get a pass sent out to you ASAP.
Also: Society has distributed free passes to the AHR Expo for use by local members. If you are interested in receiving one of these, please e-mail Gary Williamson and he will get the pass to you.
Monday, October 22, 2007
ASHRAE '08: Lessons Learned in Sustainable Design Highlighted in ASHRAE Roundtable
ATLANTA - New York City is home to some of the world’s best known green buildings and leading design firms that test new boundaries in high-performance, sustainable design.
In a special roundtable session at ASHRAE’s 2008 Winter Meeting, two of New York’s best-known owner/developer firms, along with the engineering designers who bring their projects to reality, discuss the challenges, opportunities and successes in delivering new green high-rise towers that add to New York City’s skyline and grace the covers of engineering trade magazines.
High-Performance Buildings: Lessons from the Leaders takes place 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, at ASHRAE’s meeting, Jan. 19-23, New York City. Registration is required to attend.
Learn about owner motivations, technical challenges, design choices and trade-offs, costs for these projects, and perspectives about whether the expectations set early in the design process have been met once the buildings are occupied.
“The building market is transitioning to high-performance green buildings,” Kent Peterson, ASHRAE president, said. “It is essential that ASHRAE continue to educate owners, contractors and designers on both the challenges and successes in delivering such buildings. This roundtable offers participants the chance to hear what it takes to provide buildings that perform and are environmentally responsible.”
Participants in the session are:
Donald J. Winston, P.E.,
Tom Scarola, director of engineering, Tishman Speyer, whose buildings include the Chrysler Center.
Scott Frank, P.E., partner, Jaros Baum & Bolles, whose buildings include One Bryant Park, World Trade Center Site (Towers 1 through 4) and World Trade Center 7.
Daniel H. Nall, P.E., senior vice president/director-advanced technologies, Flack + Kurtz, whose projects include The New York Times Headquarters, The Hearst Headquarters and the Verdesian.
ASHRAE, founded in 1894, is an international organization of some 50,000 persons. ASHRAE fulfills its mission of advancing heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration to serve humanity and promote a sustainable world through research, standards writing, publishing and continuing education.
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