The Conference seeks papers on new tracks addressing design issues that are challenging the entire industry. 
• The Water-Energy Nexus track highlights research in the relationship between water usage and energy systems. It also explores technologies and designs intended to reduce the gap between energy and water efficiency.
• The Advances in Mission Critical Design and Operation track highlights developments in mission critical facilities and the challenges of meeting increasing load demands while minimizing the impact on energy and water usage.
• The Climate Change and Its Effects on HVAC&R Design and Technologies track focuses on methods to increase building resiliency and facilitate climate adaptation.
• Energy Efficient Industrial Buildings and Life Safety spotlights energy efficiency in industrial buildings and how it can be achieved without compromising life safety
considerations. 

The Conference also seeks papers on Fundamentals and Applications, HVAC&R Systems and Equipment, Commercial and Industrial IAQ and Building Operation and Performance: Meeting the Modeling Expectations. 

To submit a Conference paper abstract or a technical paper and for more information about the Conference, visit www.ashrae.org/lasvegas