Integrated design is an all-encompassing design strategy that should integrate architecture, engineering, building use, location and utilities into a building form that meets or exceeds the requirements of the integrated components, according toMescher.
Among the sessions is a symposium on creating low-energy buildings through integrated design. It includes case studies of low-energy, sustainability and integrated design in residential and commercial buildings.
A seminar focuses on HVAC&R buildings systems and how they interact with the local environment, including discussion on cooling tower water, district energy and acoustic concerns.
While many non-profits have incorporated green building design, for-profit entities are just beginning to examine green in operating strategies and projects. A seminar examines how green is good for business as well as the environment.
A forum seeks input on the barriers to using air-to-air energy recovery for sustainable HVAC systems. Energy recovery ventilation is a key equipment solution to providing efficient and sustainable HVAC&R systems.
The technical program is comprised of 62 seminars (presentations on a central or related topic with no published papers), 14 symposia (presentations with papers on a central subject), 26 open-discussion forums, a poster session and a public session. A total of 73 papers will be presented.
