ASHRAE Ireland’s Post

The newest issue of Science and Technology for the Built Environment (STBE) is now available online. See the table of contents for Volume 30, Issue 9 (October 2024), here: https://bit.ly/3YMwfYK. #MyASHRAE

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS - LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT I am elated to announce my appointment as a proposed session chair (provisional) for the upcoming prestigious SETAC Europe 26th LCA symposium. https://lnkd.in/gMh9tSNJ   Abstracts of the SETAC Europe 26th LCA Symposium (Jointly organised by the Swedish Life Cycle Center) in Gothenburg (21 – 23 October 2024) is open. Last date of submission is 22nd of May, Wednesday, 2024.   The session “4.09 - LCA Advances for Water Engineering Towards Circular Economy” was accepted by the programme committee and currently scheduled under track “T04 - Sector Focus: Water”.   Kindly note that abstracts are due Wednesday, 22 May, and review of abstracts, if your session is accepted will be from 24-30 May! Submit Abstract: https://lnkd.in/gR9SkJW2 Additional notes: 1. The symposium will be organized as a face-to-face event and will provide a scientific programme with room for presentations, discussions, workshops, and social interactions that foster good networking opportunities. 2. People submitting an abstract for a platform presentation, will be asked to submit an extended abstract of 2 pages. Further, acceptance of a presentation is not guaranteed. #lifecycleassessment, #circulareconomy, #setac, #lca, #water, #wastewater, #engineering, #sdg, #climatechange, #ecosystemrestoration, #lifecyclethinking

📢Publication Alert! If you’re interested in the topic of imbalanced big data for industrial fault detection, this is the article to read. I’m excited to share my latest paper, a result of close collaboration between Shiraz University and the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). Our research focuses on developing an advanced fault detection framework for wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). A big thank you to Prof. Ali Akbar Safavi, Prof. Krist Gernaey, and Senior Researcher Dr. Pedram Ramin for their significant contributions. 📍Check out the Early Access version of the publication through the following links: https://lnkd.in/d5yugEJ2 https://lnkd.in/dsHNwx9Z

📣 𝘊𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘬𝘴 𝘥𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘹 𝘴𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯! There is still time left to submit your best work to our special issue appearing in the Sustainable Production and Consumption journal. Together with my dear mentors and colleagues Markus Schwaninger, Josephine Kaviti Musango and Erika Palmer, we are looking for contributions that apply a complex systems perspective to problems in sustainable production and consumption. Complex systems could come as a theoretical/epistemological frame, or applied methodologically as a modelling and simulation strategy. We put particular emphasis on submissions that will help bridge the gap between good theory and concrete public policy action. Come and join us as we look forward to seeing your best work submitted! 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 31st of August 2024. 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/dTDinvUc (you will need to scroll down until you reach our announcement) #sustainability #complexsystems #systemdynamics #agentbasedmodeling #systemsengineering #sustainableproductionandconsumption #climatechange #systemschange #publicpolicy

One small step for Berkeley, one giant leap for building controls and analytics (sorry, couldn't help myself). This project demonstrated a process that we hope will become common practice over the ensuing decade--"one-click" installation and configuration of building control and analytics software, a capability that we have come to expect in many other software fields but which the building software industry has conspicuously lacked. The core technology behind this capability is the "Semantic Model" of the building and its systems, a model that control and analytics software can query in order to discover the building and configure itself to it. Congrats to the Berkeley team for this exciting step. Looking forward to many more steps from all corners of the building automation community. #buildingautomation #semanticmodeling

Kicking off the semester with a bang and a publication! Our latest paper, "Building Sustainability through a Novel Exploration of Dynamic LCA Uncertainty: Overview and State of the Art," just landed in the prestigious Building and Environment journal. This work is a product of the collaboration within our B3 research group at the OsloMet - Institutt for bygg- og energiteknikk. A huge shoutout to my brilliant co-authors: Guilherme B. A. Coelho, Elsa Buvik, Sarra DRISSI, and Dimitrios Kraniotis. Your dedication and insight have been quite important in pushing the frontiers of our research, bringing fresh perspectives and invaluable contributions to the table. In our paper, we tackle the complex dynamics of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and its critical role in advancing building sustainability. We explore the challenges of traditional LCA methods, unveiling innovative approaches that blend cutting-edge tech like Building Information Modeling, the Internet of Things, and machine learning to refine our understanding and application of dynamic LCA. Thanks again to everyone involved for your hard work and commitment to driving environmental sustainability forward in the built environment sector. Here is the link: https://lnkd.in/dPtby-7V #BuildingSustainability #LCA #DynamicLCA #EnvironmentalResearch #BuildingAndEnvironment

See link below for a copy of the Winter 2024 edition of the Research Report. https://lnkd.in/gGPg453s Topics: Monitoring and Modeling Changes in Street Tree Communities Over Time Producing Fibrous-Rooted Hickories Towards Commercial Production and Improved Evaluation of Load Distribution in Removal Operations: A Comparison of Techniques and Equipment

🌍 Dive into Dr. Tamer Atabarut's Guide to Sustainable Engineering for the Next Generation! 🚀✨ Explore how sustainable practices are shaping the future of engineering with Dr. Atabarut's expert insights. 🌱🔧 #GEG #GlobalEngineerGirls

💻 FREE WEBINAR TOMORROW: Make sure you register for tomorrow's webinar focused on the SQIDEP approval of Filterra. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gCxXpDfD ✅ Stormwater Australia has recently confirmed compliance with SQIDEP for Filterra bioretention. 🌿 Filterra bioretention is very similar to 'conventional' bioretention, but uses a filter media (Filterra) that can treat flows at a significantly higher flow rate than the 'sandy loam' biofiltration filter media used in conventional bioretention. A key advantage of Filterra bioretention is their easier integration, as they are typically 3 to 5 times smaller than conventional bioretention. This webinar will provide an overview of Filterra bioretention and its associated SQIDEP approval, including: – How does it work? – Typical applications, configuration options and example case studies – Performance studies, including the study that the SQIDEP approval is based on – Modelling methodology as per the SQIDEP certificate. The 60-minute session will include a short presentation by Ocean Protect 's Brad Dalrymple and Michael Wicks, followed by Q&A with attendees. A certificate of CPD can be provided to attendees upon request. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gCxXpDfD

I had the opportunity to present our research on Scenario Analysis for Green Hydrogen in Sub-Saharan Africa at the Global Conference on Sustainable Manufacturing 2024 in Ho Chi Minh City / Binh Duong, Vietnam. Representing the Sustainable Technologies Laboratory, it was a great chance to apply my expertise in scenario analysis and sustainable energy solutions, and to engage in high-level discussions about the future of green hydrogen in emerging regions. #GreenHydrogen #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy #GCSM2024 #EnergyForTheFuture