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The Seventh International Conference on Efficient Building Design

Materials and HVAC Equipment Technologies

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The Seventh International Conference on Efficient Building Design

Materials and HVAC Equipment Technologies

Beirut, Lebanon | October 8-9, 2026

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The objective of the conference is to support meaningful innovation for the development of sustainable built environments at individual building and city levels. This is achieved by identifying and advancing smart/AI-based solutions, and technologies aimed at significantly improving the effectiveness of heating, ventilation, and cooling costs and enhancing resilience of building and cities in future warmer climates. The ultimate goal is to contribute to efforts accelerating the realization of carbon reduction targets. Papers are encouraged that explore integrated strategies, policies, and technologies enhancing urban resilience, resource efficiency, and climate responsiveness across various sectors.

The conference, organized by ASHRAE, the ASHRAE Lebanese Chapter, the Munib and Angela Masri Institute of Energy and Natural Resources and the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the American University of Beirut, will be held on October 8-9, 2026 at The American University of Beirut (AUB), Beirut, Lebanon.

The conference topics include but are not limited to the following:

  • Design interventions for climate resilience of building and communities
  • Sustainable healthy building design including ventilation and indoor air quality
  • Innovations in building materials for passive and active envelops
  • Energy Efficient heating and cooling towards sustainable solutions
  • Urban heat island and solutions for enhanced outdoor thermal comfort
  • Building performance: models, metrics and standards

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  • Registration

    Registration is now open! 

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    Conference Includes:

    • Four international keynote speakers
    • Peer reviewed papers on indoor air quality and thermal comfort, urban energy, building
      performance and HVAC equipment, sustainable building design, and smart building systems.
    • A public panel titled “Urban Energy Planning and City Resilience”
    • ASHRAE Global Training Center half-day for selective courses (October 6–7) (additional fees apply)

    Registration Fees:

    • Registration for In-Person Attendees (open until September 14)
         ASHRAE Member: $100 | Non-Member: $125
    • Registration for Online Attendees (open until October 5)
          Member, Non-Member or Student: $30
    • Registration for Student In-Person Attendees: Free of Charge
    • Onsite registration is available

  • Technical Program

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  • ASHRAE Accredited Training

    Special Prices! ASHRAE Global Training will offer 3 continuing education online and in-person courses alongside the 7th International Conference on Efficient Building Design in Beirut, Lebanon!

    ASHRAE Global Training

    Courses are open to local and international industry professionals.
    All courses are approved for continuing education credits.
    Separate course and conference registrations available.

    Registration Opening Soon

    For professionals in Lebanon, contact sa113@aub.edu.lb.

    For international participants, contact globaltraining@ashrae.org.

  • Thank You to Our Sponsors

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  • Executive Organizing Committee

    Executive Organizing Committee

    Ayah Said, Manager, ASHRAE GTC
    Haotian Liu​, ASHRAE Conference & Exposition Committee
    Hassan Sultan, ASHRAE RAL Officer, Regional representative and past president of Qatar Oryx Chapter
    Jack Ghosn, President, Lebanese ASHRAE Chapter
    Michel Hayek, Notre Dame University
    Mohammad Takkoush, President Elect, Lebanese ASHRAE Chapter
    Nadine Badr, Dar-Al Handasah
    Nesreen Ghaddar, Conference Chair, American University of Beirut
    Ragan McHan, ASHRAE Senior Manager of Conference Programs
    Samir Traboulsi, American University of Beirut / ASHRAE Global Training Center
    Walid Chakroun, Kuwait University

    Conference Support Staff

    Christopher Preyor, ASHRAE
    Staci Loeffler, ASHRAE
    Sandrine Assaad, American University of Beirut

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