To non-PV solar buildings researchers, architects, builders, educators, and policy makers,
We are excited to announce this conference 7-9 September 2025 at Ghost Ranch, NM, generously supported by the NSF
https://engineering.louisville.edu/naebrs/ . Ghost Ranch is the historic site of the first passive solar conference hosted by Peter van Dresser and Steve Baer in 1972. The passive solar test cabins built there in the 1970s are still operating.
We look forward to seeing you at Ghost Ranch and anticipate stimulating interactions in an awe-inspiring location. Let us know if you have questions.
Symposium Tracks
- Pioneers of passive solar: History, tributes to, and perspectives from early passive solar researchers and practitioners
- Case studies of ambient-conditioned buildings: Design and analyses of exemplary buildings that use ambient energy directly (without heat pumps)
- Ambient building research: Passive and active solar heating; nighttime ventilation, sky, and ground cooling; systems integration and control; design tools and simulation
- Synergy between human health and ambient energy: Human health and wellness benefits Inherent with utilizing ambient energy
- Water heating, daylighting and other applications: Ambient energy systems for water heating, daylighting, clothes drying, cooking, and refrigeration. Experiments and simulations Building components and materials
- Ambient building components and materials: High-performance glazing, active envelopes, air-sealing, thermal mass, controls and actuators
- Water heating, daylighting and other applications: Ambient energy systems for water heating, daylighting, clothes drying, cooking and refrigeration. Experiments and simulations
- Ambient energy education: Courses, tools and techniques for all levels from primary to post-secondary and continuing education.
- Policy, codes, and standards: Energy equity, resilience and climate-responsive buildings. Adapting codes and standards to promote ambient energy
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M Keith Sharp
Emeritus Professor
Louisville KY
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