Adaptive and interactive buildings and districts
27 - 29 September, 2017 Helsinki, Finland
Key datesConference dates: 27 - 29 September 2017
Technical excursions: 29 September 2017
Deadline for abstract submission: 9 January 2017
Notification of abstracts: 13 February 2017
Deadline for full paper submission: 10 April 2017
Notification of full papers: 1 June 2017
ContactDr. Riikka Holopainen
Chair of the Scientific CommitteeVTT Technical Research Center of Finland Ltd.
[email protected]+358 40 571 0364
Ms. Tanja SundbergConference Secretariat
Finnish Association of Civil Engineers [email protected]
+358 50 520 1168
phn17.fiphn17.fi
8th Nordic Passive House Conference
PHN17 Helsinki is the 8th conference in the Nordic series of seminars on passive houses held alternately in Finland, Norway, Sweden and Denmark since 2008.
Nordic Passive House conference series aims to increase awareness and acceptance of very low-energy buildings especially in North-European construction market. This has been a journey starting from very low-energy and Passive Houses, continuing with nearly Zero-Energy Buildings and now approaching flexible Plus Energy Buildings, where more primary energy is produced annually than consumed.
There is a global challenge to reduce environmental impact and the carbon footprint of buildings and districts. A challenge in the Nordic climate is achieving low energy targets while creating buildings that are attractive and functional, have good indoor climate and are of good quality. Buildings and districts must adapt to these challenges and at the same time interactivity is needed for addressing various user needs, such as well-being, productivity and societal development.
The conference welcomes new and innovative solutions for adaptive and interactive energy-efficient buildings and districts including but not restricted to:
• Concepts for new and renovated net-zero-energy and plus-energy buildings and districts (including local renewable energy production and architectural solutions for passive energy saving design)
• Low carbon buildings and neighbourhoods in a life cycle perspective
• Energy-efficient indoor climate solutions for comfort and productivity
• Smart design, operation and management (including digitalization, sensors, data analysis and visualization)
• Highly insulated and energy efficient constructions and systems (including long-term performance, air-tightness, moisture performance, low embedded energy and reuse of materials)
• Energy-flexible and resilient communities and districts (including short and long-term storage solutions and smart and adaptive energy consumption)
• Business models for performance contracting
Scientific Committee
Dr. Riikka Holopainen, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd. (Chair)
Prof. Miimu Airaksinen, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd.
Prof. Inger Andresen, Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Ms. Yrsa Cronhjort, Aalto University
Ms. Ivana Kildsgaard, LINK Arkitektur Sweden
Prof. Guri Krigsvoll, Gjøvik University College
Prof. Jarek Kurnitski, Tallinn University of Technology, Aalto University
Mr. Kimmo Lylykangas, Architect at Kimmo Lylykangas Architects Ltd.
Mr. Jyri Nieminen, Sweco Finland Oy
Ms. Rie Øhlenschlæger, Architect at AplusB
Dr. Ruut Peuhkuri, Danish Building Research Institute, Aalborg University
Ms. Eva Sikander, SP Technical Research Institute of Sweden
Dr. Anu Soikkeli, University of Oulu
Prof. Maria Wall, Lund University
Call for Papers
Abstract submission is done via internet. Themaximum length is 3 000 characters. Abstractswill be blind reviewed by international ScientificCommittee.
Accepted abstracts will be asked to be deliveredas an extended abstract and full paper. Thesepapers will be reviewed again by Scientific Committee. Please note that the final acceptance for oral and poster presentations will be made based on full papers. Accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings.
Abstract submission opens during autumn 2017. To submit an abstract please visit the websitewww.phn17.fi
Program
The conference includes technical excursions, interactive workshops and cultural events.
Technical excursions will be organized on 29th September. More information can be found in the website www.phn17.fi
Conference venue
Finland
Finland is perhaps best known for its peacefulness and beautiful nature. Vast forests, a unique archipelago and thousands of lakes present a striking mixture of wooded hills and waters. In addition to its mystical northern nature, Finland is also a modern Nordic country with a high standard of living and advanced economy and technology.
Helsinki
Helsinki, the capital of Finland, is a modern city with over half a million residents and is situated on the Baltic Sea.
The City of Helsinki is committed to promoting green values in all its operations and hopes that they are taken into consideration in all events and activities organised within the city.
In Helsinki everything is nearby – Helsinki is a pocket-sized metropolis that is ideal for visitors!
Paasitorni
The beautiful granite fortress Paasitorni conference and congress centre was designed by architect Karl Lindahl, and opened as the Helsinki Workers’ House, providing leisure activities, entertainment and education for the workers of Helsinki, in 1908. The building has been tastefully restored to its former glory, respecting its historic past yet meeting all the demands made of a modern conference centre.
In operating as a conference and congress centre, Paasitorni seeks to preserve the original character of the building as a venue for large meetings and events. Clients appreciate Paasitorni’s rich history and unique architecture. In maintaining the building, carrying out new building work and developing the conference business, its heritage is always respected.