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April 12-14, 2010
Hosted by BEC Portland

A New Design Paradigm for Energy Efficient Buildings

The energy economy of the globe is about to be restructured in recognition of the un-sustainability of the increasing demand for oil and the drive for replacement sources and modes of energy supply. The building sector of the economy currently draws upon 40% of total energy use and is responsible for almost half (48%) of all Green House Gas emissions annually. This has come about from a time when energy costs and impacts were never expected to have a lasting impact on the national economy. The new design paradigm will need to apply all of the ingenuity that the design professions can muster to affect the demand side for energy use in buildings – for both new buildings and the host of existing buildings. It is not enough to only make efficient use of energy; we must also improve the durability of buildings and provide the air quality and livability that is required for a healthy and productive population.

THE CONFERENCE

A three day event, comprising three tracks (Energy Efficiency/Whole Building/Fenestration) that will provide a focus on specific aspects of performance of building systems with a view to high energy efficiency, good indoor climate and long-term performance. The conference will bring together leading research from Europe, Canada and the United States focusing on existing and future buildings. The academic research will be complimented with "real world" applications and case studies. The program will include panel discussions, featured workshops and plenary speakers.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Architects, engineers, consultants, educators (academia) and design professionals, as well as contractors, owners and developers who are mindful of the importance of the development of a new design paradigm to meet the energy challenges of the built environment.

PROGRAM AREAS

• Energy Efficiency
• Moisture Effects
• Design: Problems and Solutions
• Case Studies
• Thermal Retrofit
• Integrated Retrofitting Protocol
• Airtightness of Buildings
• Daylighting
• Wall-Window Interface: Air & Water Control
• Fenestration
• Innovative Materials
• Material Performance
• Strategic Issues in Building Design
• HVAC and Interaction with the Building Envelope
• Energy Efficiency of Assemblies
• Inherent Risk of "Going Green"

HOTEL AND PORTLAND INFORMATION

Hilton Portland & Executive Tower
921 SW Sixth Avenue
Portland, OR 97204
503-944-1073
Online Reservations

Portland Tour Information #1 (PDF)

For information on meetings, contact Carita Tanner, ctanner@nibs.org; 202-289-7800.

For technical and program questions, contact Stephanie Stubbs (sstubbs@nibs.org; 202-289-7800.

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