Briefly … – 2006-03-01

  • Papers are being sought for CLIMA 2007, which will focus on creating well-being in indoor environments in an environmentally sustainable manner. The conference will be held June 10—14, 2007 in Helsinki, Finland.

  • Papers are also being invited for the first Symposium on Common Ground, Consensus Building and Continual Improvement: International Standards and Sustainable Building, sponsored by ASTM Committee E06 on Performance of Buildings and its Subcommittee E06.71 on Sustainability. The symposium will be held April 19—20, 2007 at the U.S. EPA headquarters in Washington, D.C.

  • In response to an increasing focus on wi-fi technology in the HVAC/R industry, the ZigBee Alliance, an organization dedicated to managing the efficiency of wireless technology, has become the 25th organization to endorse AHR Expo.

  • The Green Restaurant Assn. has endorsed San Diego-based Waterless Co.’s No-Flush urinals, a water-conserving product for restaurants. Visit www.waterless.com for more information.