Sixteenth Symposium on
Improving Building Systems
in Hot and Humid Climates
Call for Papers
Marriott at Legacy Town Center, Plano, Texas
December 15-16, 2008
Hosted by:
Energy Systems Laboratory, Florida Solar Energy Center and Southface
Institute
Abstract deadline is July 14, 2008
About the Abstracts
Technical papers are solicited for the 2008 Symposium on Improving
Building Systems in Hot and Humid Climates to be held December 15-16,
2008. The Symposium will be held in conjunction with the Clean Air
Through Energy Efficiency 2008 Conference (CATEE). Together, these
create a unique blend of symposia dedicated to energy efficiency and
clean air. The conference site will be the Marriott at Legacy Town
Center located in Plano, Texas. This unique and premier conference
focuses principally on building air conditioning performance in hot and
humid climates. Attendees are upper level energy managers, building
managers, architects, designers, consultants, utility representatives,
code officials, equipment manufacturers and suppliers, consumers and
researchers from around the world.
The purpose of the symposium is to accomplish technology transfer-from
the laboratories of leading academic institutions, research
organizations and industry; and from the best practices of practicing
design and operations professionals-to the building industry at large.
Identification of new equipment and processes is of major importance.
However, the paper and presentation should be free of commercialism.
Authors wishing to present a paper for consideration must submit a
200-400 word abstract of each proposed paper no later than Monday, July
14, 2008 (electronic format required). All abstracts will be peer
reviewed, and the acceptance based on content quality, originality and
composition. A draft copy of an accepted paper must be received by
Monday, September 1, 2008. The final corrected manuscripts must be
received by Monday, October 27, 2008.
Instructions for Abstracts
1. Abstracts should be 200 to 400 words in length.
2. Include one or more keywords from the list of topics.
3. Include title and all co-authors, address, phone number, fax number
and email address.
4. Include primary author's full name and company position.
5. Include short cover biography of primary author.
6. Abstracts must be received by Monday, July 14, 2008 (electronic
format required).
Send to: Lana Tolleson
Building Symposium Program Coordinator
Energy Systems Lab
Phone: (979) 847-8950
Email: lanatolleson at tees.tamus.edu
Visit the Building Symposium homepage at: http://HotHumidSymposium.org/
Symposium Executive Staff
Donnie Herrin, Symposium Executive Director; Energy Knowledge Group
Dr. Jeff S. Haberl P.E., Symposium Executive Committee, Symposium
Technical Director; Associate Director, Energy Systems Laboratory,
Professor, Department of Architecture, Texas A&M University
Mr. Philip Fairey, Deputy Director, Symposium Executive Committee,
Deputy Director, Florida Solar Energy Center
Mr. Rob Viera, Symposium Executive Committee; Buildings Research
Director, Florida Solar Energy Center
Dr. Sydney Roberts, Symposium Executive Committee; Home Services Program
Manager, Southface
Dr. Dave Claridge P.E., Symposium Executive Committee; Director Energy
Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University
Dr. Dan Turner P.E., Symposium Executive Committee; Professor,
Department of Mechanical Engineering and immediate past Director
Dr. Charles Culp P.E., Symposium Executive Committee; Professor,
Department of Mechanical Engineering and immediate past Director
Lana Tolleson, Symposium Coordinator, Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas
A&M University
Topic Suggestions
1. Policy Level Initiatives for Deployment of
High-Performance, "Beyond Code" Concepts
State policies to encourage above code efficiency
Energy and economics of improving codes and standards
Retrofitting government buildings
Improving our schools
Financing energy improvements
Above Code Residential Construction
Above Code Commercial Construction
High Performance Residential (i.e., net-zero, off-grid, carbon neutral)
High Performance Commercial (i.e., net-zero, off-grid, carbon neutral)
2. Indoor Air Quality
Measurement and control
Energy considerations
Filters, humidity, remediation
Impact and use of ASHRAE 62
Indoor pollutants
Material selection
Optimization
Sick buildings, toxic sources
3. Renewable Energy Technologies and Applications
Solar Thermal
Solar PV
Wind Energy
Fuel Cells
Combined heat & power
Bioenergy
Geothermal
Hydrogen
Hydropower
4. HVAC Systems
Absorption/Compression
Chilled water systems
Desiccant, gas and solar
Direct & indirect evaporative
Economizer systems
Innovative applications
Heat pumps-conventional/ground source
Moisture removal
Performance considerations
Strategies for reducing outside air
Variable vs. constant air volume systems
Impact of Std 90.1/62
5. Thermal Storage/Distributed Energy Resources (DER)
Analysis and system design
Residential & commercial applications
System control & optimization
Distributed energy resources (DER) and applications
Industrial gas turbines
Microturbines
Gas-fired reciprocating engines
Hybrid power systems
Thermally activated technologies
Energy storage
Technology base - advanced materials and oil heat research
6. Energy and Equipment Data, Monitoring, Alarming &
Analysis
Building simulation software tools for benchmarking consumption
Data input for EMCS-demand & load management
Instrumentation technologies
M&V Protocols: IPMVP, ASHRAE Guideline 14, Individual state guidelines
Data project case studies
Data presentation, assessment and analysis techniques for pre-project
benchmarking and post-project diagnostics
Advanced metering services
7. Moisture & Humidity Control
Design strategies for moisture control
Humidity and comfort
Identifying and solving moisture problems
Innovative strategies
Attic ventilation
Case studies
8. Institutional, Government, & Utility Energy &
Environmental Policies and Programs
Education/Communication
Innovative financing
Low income issues/strategies
Marketing energy conservation
Residential DSM
Texas LoanSTAR Program
Texas Emissions Reduction Plan
Rebuild America Program
K-12
Colleges and universities
State and local government
Commercial buildings
FEMP
DOE
9. Lighting Design & Systems
PV Supplemented Lighting
Daylighting utilization/design lighting control systems
New lighting technologies
10. Envelope Issues
Cool roof technologies
Glazing
Insulation performance/placement
Manufactured structures
Commercial design and efficiency
Residential and multifamily housing design and efficiency
Radiant barriers
Slab/foundation considerations
11. Best Practice
Residential or commercial building design
Commissioning existing buildings
Operations and maintenance
O&M technologies and procedures
Motors
Compressed air
Performance contracts
Web based services
12. Codes & Standards
Above Code
International Energy Conservation Code/International Residential Code
Code applications of ASHRAE Stds. 90.1, 90.2 and 62
Code implementation issues
Compliance tools
Energy rating systems and software
13. Sustainable Design/Green Buildings
Issues and status of deregulation in the U.S. or within a deregulated
state
High Performance Residential
High Performance Commercial
Verifying Performance
LEED
Carbon Neutral/Off Grid
14. Design Issues for Severe Weather and Homeland Security
Hurricane
Tornado
Flood
Backup power
Insurance issues
Homeland security threats
15. Supply-side
Electricity and natural gas procurement methods and strategies
Integrated supply and demand-side strategies
Benefits, shortfalls, difficulties and implementation of demand response
and real-time pricing tariffs
