The Fifth International Conference on Efficient Building Design

Materials and HVAC Equipment Technologies

Beirut, Lebanon | October 20–21, 2022

CONFERENCE PROGRAM CONFERENCE GUIDE

The conference, organized by ASHRAE, the ASHRAE Lebanese Chapter, the Munib and Angela Masri Institute of Energy and Natural Resources, and the Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture (MSFEA) at the American University of Beirut, will take place October 20-21, 2022 at The American University of Beirut, 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.

The focus of the 5th ASHRAE Beirut Conference is on better building design and state of art technologies in building materials and systems will greatly reduce the energy consumption and hence reduce the emission in carbon dioxide. It is of interest to present at the conference papers on design, systems, and control strategies of low energy and near zero energy buildings and prospects of next-generation sustainable HVAC systems that are dependent on renewable energy sources. Moreover, presentations on the latest developments of energy efficiency standards and other building codes including new refrigerants that are adapted to the warmer climates.

Parallel to the conference, a number of courses will be facilitated and offered on site by the ASHRAE Learning Institute (ALI).

Important Dates

Deadlines

Submission of Complete Manuscript February 15, 2022

Open Registration May 16, 2022

Upload of Final Manuscript July 29, 2022

Upload Presentation September 10, 2022
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Deadlines
Submission of Complete Manuscript	February 15, 2022
Open Registration	May 16, 2022
Upload of Final Manuscript	July 29, 2022
Upload Presentation	September 10, 2022

Global Training Center Courses

Global Training Center Courses in Conjunction with a Conference

The following two interactive online courses from the Global Training Center will be offered in conjunction with The 5th International Conference On Efficient Building Design


Course	Course Length	Course Dates	Location
Variable Refrigerant Flow Systems: Design & Applications (MENA) Two-Part Course	6	18-19 October 2022	Online
Designing Toward Net-Zero Energy Commercial Buildings (MENA)	3	19 October 2022	Online

Variable Refrigerant Flow Systems: Design & Applications (MENA)

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Part I: Tuesday, 18 Oct 2022
3:00 PM to 6:00 PM EEST
4:00 PM to 7:00 PM GST

Part II: Wednesday, 19 Oct 2022
3:00 PM to 6:00 PM EEST
4:00 PM to 7:00 PM GST

Course Description:

The VRF training offered by the ASHRAE Global Training Center provides in-depth training of VRF technology, including equipment and system types, heating/cooling operation, heat recovery, and the benefits of variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems customized for the Middle East & Northern Africa practitioners. The training focuses on the VRF design process, including load profile, analysis, and ventilation air strategy. Among other course features is a review of refrigerant piping design, unit sizing, and system monitoring/controls.

The training covers a review of ASHRAE Standard 15 “Safety Standard for Refrigeration Systems and Designation and Classification of Refrigerants,” the industry reference to ensure the safe design, construction, installation and operation of refrigeration and air conditioning systems by establishing specific safety requirements. Applying Standard 15 to VRF systems is accomplished by reviewing three basic sorting classification: occupancy, system, and refrigerant.

The training explains the step-by-step approach to ensure that the VRF system design follows the safety requirements of Standard 15. The course concludes with a focus on human comfort and sustainable design featuring example buildings, ventilation systems, and VRF system layouts.

Course Topics:

Background of Variable Refrigerant Flow
VRF Technology Benefits
VRF System Types and Applications
Water-Source VRF Systems
Air-Source VRF Systems
Design Considerations

VRF System Design Example
Dedicated Outdoor Air System
VRF Ventilation System Design
VRF Design Workshop Residential Application
Safety Considerations for VRF Systems
Refrigerant Piping Design

Course Objectives:

Provide overview of variable refrigerant flow (VRF) system technology, theory, and operation
Discuss consideration for design and application of VRF systems in buildings
Describe applicability of ASHRAE Standard 15, Safety Standard for Refrigeration Systems, requirements to VRF systems
Review application of VRF systems in different building types

Fee:

$139 ($125 ASHRAE Member)
Includes course materials and Certificate of Attendance

For Lebanese Professionals & Students in Lebanon contact sa113@aub.edu.lb

Course Instructor:

Hassan Younes, Member ASHRAE, BEAP, BEMP, HBDP, CPMP, HFDP, OPMP

Designing Toward Net-Zero Energy Commercial Buildings (MENA)

Online | Wednesday, 19 Oct 2022
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM EEST
12:00 PM to 3:00 PM GST

Course Description:

Net zero energy buildings (NZEBs) are those which, on an annual basis, use no more energy from the utility grid than is provided by on-site renewable energy sources. These buildings use 50% to 70% less energy than comparable traditional buildings. The remaining energy use comes from renewable sources, like solar panels or wind turbines incorporated into the facility itself. The 3-hour course provides application knowledge of the design and operating principles for energy-efficient buildings and available technologies and systems to achieve NZEBs design. Building design strategies; review of current policy and regulation, energy, environmental and economic assessment of building’s performance; energy efficiency in HVAC, lighting, and appliances; and on-site renewable energy sources are topics covered.

Course Topics:

Defining NZEBs
Why Net Zero
Background on CO2 and Global Warming
Targets for Net Zero

Examples and Case Studies
Energy Consumption
Design Standards and Calculations
NZEB Design

Course Objectives:

Discuss Design Strategies to achieve NZEB
Discuss Design Principles of Energy Efficient Buildings
Describe Operating Principles of Energy Efficient Buildings
Describe Energy, Environmental & Economic Assessment of Building’s Performance

Fee:

$111 ($100 ASHRAE Member)
Includes course materials and Certificate of Attendance

For Lebanese Professionals & Students in Lebanon contact sa113@aub.edu.lb

Course Instructor:

Hassan Younes, Member ASHRAE, BEAP, BEMP, HBDP, CPMP, HFDP, OPMP

Executive Organizing Committee

Nesreen Ghaddar (Conference Chair, American University of Beirut)

Wassim Abdallah (President, Lebanese ASHRAE Chapter)

Walid Chakroun (Kuwait University)

Samir Traboulsi (American University of Beirut / ASHRAE Global Training Center)

Kamel Ghali (American University of Beirut)

Ayah Said, Manager (ASHRAE GTC)

Bassam Elassaad (ASHRAE Life Member and Past Regional Chair for Europe)

Nohad Boudani (ASHRAE Conference & Exposition Committee)

Ghina Annan (Senior Sustainability Specialist, Dar Al-Handasah (Shair and Partners))

Michel Abi Saab (Manager, Energy Services, Masdar)

Tony Giometti (Senior Manager of Conference Programs, ASHRAE)
Staff

Sandrine Assaad (American University of Beirut)

Christopher Preyor (ASHRAE)

Nathalie Daou (American University of Beirut)

Haley Booker-Lauridson (ASHRAE)

Staci Loeffler (ASHRAE)

Lizzy Seymour (ASHRAE)

Marianna Vallejo (ASHRAE)

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