The 12th Asia Pacific Conference on the Built Environment

Host: ASHRAE Philippines ChapterNovember 5, 6 & 7, 2013

Venue: Shangri-la Hotel Makati

INTERNATIONAL STEERING COMMITTEE

• Dr. Chee Sheng Ow, Chairman, Malaysia Chapter

• Dr. Chirdpun Vitooraporn, Member, Thailand Chapter

• Dr. Robert Yie-Zu Hu, Member, Taiwan Chapter

• Raymond Yau, Member, Hong Kong Chapter• Albert Sin, Member, Singapore Chapter

INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Composed of all 2011-2012 Chapter Presidents of ASHRAE Region XIII

Albert Lin, Hong Kong ChapterMs. Ainee Cha, Malaysia Chapter

Deddy El Rashid, Indonesia ChapterEmmanuel C. Punsalan, Philippines Chapter

Gek S. Tan, Singapore ChapterFu-Jen Wang, Taiwan Chapter

Vorasen Leewattanakit, Thailand Chapter

HOST ORGANIZING COMMITTEE• Chair Jojo Castro• Vice Chair Shernan Esmenda• Secretary Bernie Terrobias• Treasurer Dennis Alejandro• Registration Francis Guevara• Proceeding & Technical Alvin Chua

Committee• Technical Review Efren Dela Cruz

Committee• Publicity Committee Luis Angelo Sevilla• Venue & Equipment Met Advincula

Committee• Hospitality Tito Soledad

BRIEF BACKGROUND

The Asia Pacific Conference on the Built Environment (APCBE) was formally organized by the Malaysia Chapter and Singapore Association of ASHRAE members as a biennial event in 1991. In response to the growing technology in HVAC&R, the scopes of the Conference have been expanded and the Conference will be held and hosted by the succeeding chapters within the region.

PAST APCBE CONFERENCES• 20-21 October 2011 (Thu-Fri) 11th APCBE

Grand Sahid Jaya Hotel, Jakarta, IndonesiaGreen Approach for Sustainable Building

• 5-6 November 2009 (Thu-Fri) 10th APCBEAmbassador Hotel, Kaohsiung, TaiwanGreen Energy for Environment

• 22-23 November 2007 (Thu-Fri) 9th APCBEGrand Hotel, Bangkok, ThailandSustainable HVAC&R Technology

• 25-26 November 2005 (Wed-Thu) 8th APCBEManila Hotel, Manila, PhilippinesCreating a Healthy and Energy EfficientIndoor and Built Environment

• 18-19 November 2003 (Tue-Wed) 7th APCBEHong Kong

• 15-17 November 2001 (Thu-Fri-Sat) 6th APCBENovotel Apollo HotelSingapore

• NOTE: SINGAPORE hosted the first APCBE in 1991.

CONFERENCE THEME

“ENERGY EFFICIENCY INHOT & HUMID

CLIMATES”

CONFERENCE TOPICS• HVAC&R Technology

- Air conditioner

- Chillers

- Ice storage system

- Heat exchanger

- Compressor

- Ventilation system• Environment Issues

- Alternative refrigerant

- Energy saving

- Refrigerant management

- Ozone Layer Protection

- Global Warming

• Green Building Technology

- IAQ

- Energy management

- Indoor environment

- Intelligent building

- Thermal comfort• Special topics and cases in

HVAC&R

- Clean room environment

- Indoor air quality in hospitals

- Large space ventilation

- Modelling and simulation

PROPOSED MILESTONES

• Abstract due March 31• Abstract acceptance notification April 30• Full paper due June 15• Full paper acceptance notification July 31• Revised paper due September 30• Early-registration due September 30• 12th APCBE 2013 November 5, 6 & 7

DRAFT AGENDA

See separate .doc file

REGISTRATION FEES

• Full Early Registration US$ 250.00• Full Late Registration US$ 300.00• Day 1 Only US$ 150.00• Day 2 Only US$ 150.00• City Tour US$ 50.00• Banquet Only US$ 50.00

THE HOTEL VENUEPhone(63 2) 813-8888Fax(63 2) 813-5499Emailslm@shangri-la.comLocationAyala Avenue corner Makati Avenue, Makati City, 1200, PhilippinesCheck-in / Check-outCheck-in: 2pmCheck-out: 12noonHorizon Club guests enjoy late check-out till 6pm.PaymentAccepts the following cards: American Express, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa

www.shangri-la.com

HOTEL LOCATION

Located right in the heart of Makati City’s Central Business District and the Philippines’ financial capital, Shangri-la Makati is walking distance to all major malls, hotels and embassies.

HOTEL GUEST ROOMS

Single Rate P 9,850.00 nettDouble Rate P 10,850.00 nett• Inclusive of 10% service charge, 12% VAT and 0.6%

local tax. • Based on a minimum daily room requirement of 35

rooms. In the event that your guestrooms fall below 30 rooms, your rates will be renegotiated accordingly.

• Inclusive of breakfast buffet at Circles Events Café.

ENTITLEMENTS • In-room wired internet access and Wi-Fi access • Use of Health Club, which is equipped with exercise

machines, Jacuzzi, steam and sauna rooms, • cold plunge bath, and swimming pool • Daily local and international newspapers • Fruit platter and floral arrangement in each room • Two bottles of local mineral water in each room • Use of coffee/tea making facilities where coffee/tea

sachets are replenished daily • Free parking • Iron and ironing board

TARGET PARTICIPANTSRegion XIII Headcount6 countries 18 (3 professors x 6) 18 (3 officers x 6)

12 (2 delegates x 6)Society 2 delegates 1 host country 10 professors 10 officers 20 delegates 90 persons (MINIMUM)

Trivia:In the 6th APCBE in 2001 (Singapore), there were 26 lecturers and 93 participants, total of 119 persons.

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