[Bldg-sim] FW: Call for papers: 17th Hot and Humid Symposium, August 24-26, 2010, Austin, Texas.

[Jeff Haberl]

Seventeenth Symposium on
Improving Building Systems in Hot and Humid Climates
Call for Papers
AT&T Conference Center
Austin, Texas
August 24-26, 2010

Abstract deadline extended to: FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 2010
Co-hosted by
Energy Systems Laboratory
About the Abstracts

Technical papers are solicited for the 2010 Symposium on Improving Building Systems in Hot and Humid Climates to be held August 24-26, 2010. The Symposium will be held during 24-25 with the post-workshops on the 26th. The Symposium will be held in conjunction with the Clean Air Through Energy Efficiency 2010 Conference (CATEE). Together these create a unique blend of symposia dedicated to energy efficiency and clean air. The conference site will be the AT&T Conference Center located at the AT&T Conference Center on the University of Texas campus, Austin, 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 for each proposed paper no later than FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 2010 (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 Wednesday, June 16, 2010. The final corrected manuscripts must be received by Wednesday, August 4, 2010.

Papers are usually allotted 20-25 minutes for presentation, followed by a five-minute discussion. The presenter of each paper receives a reduced registration rate to the symposium which includes a copy of the proceedings and admission to all technical sessions.
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 FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 2010 (electronic format required).

Send to: Rose Sauser
Senior Conference Coordinator
Energy Systems Lab
Phone: (979) 847-8950
Email: rosesauser at tees.tamus.edu

Topic Suggestions
 1. Indoor Air Quality
 2. Renewable Energy Technologies and Applications
 3. Air Conditioning Systems
 4. Thermal Storage/Distributed Energy Resources (DER)
 5. Energy Data, Monitoring & Analysis
 6. Moisture & Humidity Control
 7. Government, & Utility Energy & Environ. Policies and Programs
 8. Lighting Design & Systems
 9. Envelope Issues
 10. Best Practice
 11. Codes & Standards
 12. Sustainable Design/Green Buildings
 13. Design Issues for Severe Weather and Homeland Security
 14. Supply-side

Symposium Executive Staff
Mr. Donnie Herrin, Symposium Executive Director, Energy Knowledge Group
Dr. Jeff S. Haberl, P.E., Symposium Technical Director, Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University
Mr. Robin K. Vieira, Symposium Advisory Committee, Florida Solar Energy Center
Ms. Rose Sauser, Senior Conference Coordinator, Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University
Ms. Jessica Coffin, Conference Coordinator, Energy Systems Laboratory, Texas A&M University