The Sixth International Conference on Efficient Building Design, 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 3-4, 2024 at The American University of Beirut (AUB), Beirut, Lebanon.
The objective of the conference is to present advanced research targeting human wellbeing and energy through design of safe, healthy, thermally comfortable, and resilient buildings at minimal energy costs. Moreover, papers are welcome on topics that encompass sustainable HVAC solutions that can combat global warming in arid and semi-arid regions and the influence of adoption of sustainable practices by various stakeholders on the investment in decarbonization of buildings.
A call for abstracts (300 words in length) is now open. The deadline to submit an abstract is October 15, 2023. If accepted, papers will be due February 15, 2024. Authors of accepted papers are responsible for travel and registration. Hotel accomodations are free for authors presenting papers.
- Papers are sought on the following topics:
- Sustainability in building design
- Advancements in building materials
- Environmental air quality and air quality standards
- Air distribution systems for reducing cross contamination in occupied spaces.
- HVAC technologies towards net-zero
- Renewable energy for built environment
- Low to zero energy buildings
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