3rd International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Cooling for the Built Environment (PALENC 2010) jointly organized with
5th European Conference on Energy Performance & Indoor Climate in Buildings (EPIC 2010) and 1st Cool Roofs Conference

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The joint 3rd Palenc, 5th EPIC and 1st Cool Roofs Conference focus on the application of passive cooling techniques in the urban environment and in buildings with emphasis on heat mitigation techniques.

During the last 25 years, a serious deterioration of the thermal conditions in the urban environment has been documented. Cities increase their temperature because of the heat island and the global climatic change. Peak electricity used for cooling purposes is increasing seriously while spells of high discomfort conditions are more frequent. In parallel, the increase of the living standards, and non-appropriate architecture design of buildings and urban spaces, has caused a very important penetration of air conditioning in many parts of the world and in particular in zones of hot climates. Low income population seems to be the first victim of this significant climatic change suffering from very high indoor temperatures that put a serious risk in their life.

Intensive research carried out during the last years has permitted to develop new technologies, components, materials and techniques that permit to decrease ambient temperature in cities, improve outdoor comfort and decrease seriously or even eliminate the cooling demand of buildings. Many examples of bioclimatic urban areas have been developed and monitored while very low energy consumption for cooling new generation buildings have been realized and monitored.

The development of cool materials for buildings and urban areas offers a serious instrument to cool down buildings and improve urban microclimates. Cool roofs provide an excellent technique to decrease the cooling load of buildings and improve summer comfort. The European founded COOL ROOF project financed by EACI, as well as the creation of the European Cool Roof Council have promoted seriously the subject in Europe, while in US the issue has gained tremendous acceptance.

The scope of this Conference includes all aspects of technology related to urban and building design, dealing with passive cooling techniques able to improve the environmental performance of urban spaces and buildings. Papers related on urban microclimate ventilation, solar control, thermal mass, thermal comfort, landscaping, cool roofs, low energy architecture, innovative components and materials, standardization and legislation, advanced and alternative air conditioners, demand side management, etc. are welcome.

The main aims are to present and discuss the state of the art of research and applications dealing with application and research on passive cooling technologies for urban areas and buildings.

Target audience

Industrial manufacturers and developers of building components

Consultant engineers

Designers and architects

Researchers

Building and housing estate managers

Policy makers and officials involved in housing, construction and energy

People involved in standardization

Cooling the Cities - The absolute Priority

3rd International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Cooling for the Built Environment (PALENC 2010)
jointly organized with
5th European Conference on Energy Performance & Indoor Climate in Buildings (EPIC 2010)
and
1st Cool Roofs Conference

29 September - 1 October 2010, Rhodes Island, Greece

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COOLING THE CITIES - THE ABSOLUTE PRIORITY
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jointly organized conferences

3rd International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Cooling for the
Built Environment (PALENC 2010)
5th European Conference on Energy Performance & Indoor Climate in
Buildings (EPIC 2010)
1st Cool Roofs Conference

29 September - 1 October 2010, Rhodes island, Greece
Rodos Palace Hotel

Major Sponsor: DAIKIN

1. Abstracts:
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239 abstracts from 32 countries were submitted by January 18, 2010

2. Extension of abstract submission:
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To meet the large number of requests we are pleased to announce that
the abstract submission deadline has been extended from December 31,
2009 to January 31, 2010.

3. Special hotel accommodation rates extension:
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The special hotel offer has been extended till January 31, 2010. Save
14% and guarantee a room with sea view.

4. Circulars:
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Find the 4th Circular of the conference at the following link:
http://palenc2010.conferences.gr/upl...rPapers_01.pdf

Detailed information about the Conference, the Call for Papers as well
as Registration and Accommodation Procedures is available on the
website: http://palenc2010.conferences.gr

Don't forget to send this information to the colleagues and friends
that might be interested.

Kind regards,

The PALENC 2010 Team


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