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CATE 2026 Registration ➔
Please note: working agenda is subject to change. Presenters should plan to be present at the entire conference.
Wednesday, May 27
Wednesday, May 27
9:30-10:30
OPENING ROUNDTABLE
ROOM N120
Welcome Remarks; 3 Thems of Safe+Secure
Chair: Susan Roaf
Policy + Governance (PG)
Value + Accounting (VA)
Health + Wellbeing (HW)
Daniel Overbey
Jonathan Bean
Walter Grondzik
10:30-11:00
Coffee Break
11:00-13:00
Morning Keynote - Vincent Martinez, Hon. AIA - Architecture 2030
ROOM N120
13:00-14:00
Lunch
14:00-16:00
Poster Session
COURTYARD
A Global Tool for Heat Health Risk Management in Recreational Sports
Impact of Species Mixing Ratios and Tree Size on Forest Resilience to Climate Stressor for Sustainable Management
Optimizing Daylight and Natural Ventilation Thorough Adaptive Facade, Passive Design Strategies, And Smart System for Wellbeing And Productivity in Office Design
Stoplight-Mounted Shade: A Modular Urban Intervention for Heat Relief, Pedestrian Behavior Change, and Cancer Reduction
Plan Evaluation for Heat Resilience and Integrated Climate Action: Assessing Pima County's Climate Planning Efforts
A Study of the Effect of Snow on Roofs and Energy Performance
HW Tartarini, Federico; et al.
VA Ullah, Haseen; et al.
HW Ilori, Ayobami
PG Lehr, Robert
PG Caballero-Reynolds, Marci;
et al.
HW Fitton, Richard; et al.
16:00-17:30
Workshops (Parallel Sessions)
Thermal Mass and Comfort ROOM S107
Simple & Passive Solutions: From Phase Change Material Ceilings To Other Simple Strategies: Ideas, Field Lessons and Modeling Tools To Predict And Improve Thermal Comfort Outcomes ROOM S210
Simulating Durability of Building Assemblies: Hygrothermal Modeling and the Challenges Predicting Future Moisture Conditions ROOM S215
Presenters
VA Roaf, Susan; et al
HW Dunn, Mick
HW Simon, Keith; Desjarlais, Andre; Salonvaara, Mikael; Chung, Daniel; Leung, Luke; Bunn, Patrick
Thursday, May 28
Thursday, May 28
9:30-10:30
Morning Keynote - Victor Olgyay, FAIA - Green Design Collaborative (GDC)
10:30-11:00
Coffee Break
11:00-12:30
Paper Presentations (15-minutes each)
TRACK 1: Policy + Governance ROOM S210
Using LLMs to Write a Heat Action Plan: Limitations and Opportunities
Climate Districts as a Tool for Resource-Efficient and Heat-Resilient Urban Planning
Assessing The Impact of Gentrification on Livability and Thermal Comfort in Badagry Lagos: A Case Study of Coastal Communities
Assessing the Impact of Gentrification on Livability and Thermal Comfort in Badagry Lagos: A Case Study of Coastal Communities
Characterizing HVAC Electricity Consumption Patterns in Urban Residential Housing
Authors
Ryan, Alekzander; et al.
Konis, Kyle
Adalemo, Adebayo
Adalemo, Adebayo
Arachchi Appuhamilage: et al.
TRACK 2: Value + Accounting ROOM S215
Three Degrees Warmer: the Impact of Climate Change on Studio Apartments
Radiant Thermal Asymmetry in Traditional Sash Window: Effects of Low- and Medium-Impact Retrofit Strategies
Accessibility Challenges of Bioclimatic Design Tools for Hot Cities
Time-Step Evaluation of Passive Design Strategy Feasibility Using Climate data
Standardizing Grid Outage Resilience as a Building Performance Outcome: Phius REVIVE 2024
Authors
Viana, Shaiane; et al.
Mathew, Dennis; et al.
Arsano, Alpha Yacob; et al.
Vashi, Siddhi; et al.
Wright, Graham; et al.
TRACK 3: Health + Wellbeing ROOM S225
Field Study on Adaptive Thermal Comfort During Summer in Traditional and Modern Urban Dwelling of Nepal
Thermal Environment and Adaptive Thermal Comfort in Nepalese Urban Parks
Enhancing Sustainability in Student Housing: Linking Building Exposure to Perceived Indoor Environmental Quality
Natural Green Spaces and Urban Parks for Thermal Comfort in High-Density Lagos Metropolis
The Effect of Urban Microclimate on the Thermal Performance of a High-Rise Building in a Mixed-Use Context
Authors
Shrestha, Sanjiv: Rijal, Hom Bahadur
Subedi, Rupendra; Rijal, Hom Bahadur
Miaji, Nishat Jahan Itu; Adekunle, Timothy O.
Joda, Temitope Mary; et al.
Goenka, Ayush; Upadhyay, Krishan
TRACK 4: Health + Wellbeing ROOM S107
Investigation into Emerging Design Strategies for Enhancing Adaptive Thermal Comfort in LSDPC Estates
Environmental Perception and Urgan Context: A Human-Centered Field Study in Italy
The Environmental Conditions in Informal Settlements of the Subtropical City of São Paulo: Real-life conditions of overheating and poor air-quality
Indoor Thermal Comfort During Anomalous Climatic Condititions: Evidence from Autumn and Winter in a Mixed-Mode Office
Comfort in the City: Exploring Digital Simulations of the Urban Block and District to Improve Thermal comfort in Metro Manila
Authors
Ajewole, Olayinka
Cureau, Roberta Jacoby; et. al.
Coelho da Paixao, Patricia; et al.
Bavaresco, Mateus; et al.
de la Rosa, Juanito Alipio
12:30-13:30
Lunch
13:30-14:30
Afternoon Keynote - Sam Bloch, Author of "Shade: The Promise of a Forgotten Natural Resource"
14:30-14:45
Coffee Break
14:45-16:00
Workshops (Parallel Sessions)
Comfort Cooling with Air Movement at Higher Temperatures ROOM S107
Property Regimes at the Extremes: The Social Production of Thermal Comfort
ROOM N120
Presenters
HW Roberts, Ben M; Tartarini, Federico
PG Kear, Mark; Otto, Elise
16:15-17:45
Paper Presentations (15-minutes each)
TRACK 1: Policy + Governance ROOM S210
Beyond Natural Ventilation: Quantifying the Impact of Controlled Air Tightness and Hybrid Ventilation with Heat Recovery on Comprehensive IEQ in Low-Income Dwellings
Decadal Analysis of Seasonal Urban Heat Islands and Thermal Stress in Qatar (2014-2024)
Decadal Assessment of Vegetation Stress and Cooling Potential in Qatar's Arid Urban Landscapes Using Multi-Index Remote Sensing
Urban Heat Island Assessment and Cross-Regional Governance in Taiwan
A Review on Thermal Performance Requirements in Building Codes
Authors
Adaji, Michael; Adekunle, Timothy
Marthya, Khalida Lifam; et al.
Indraganti, Madhavi; et al.
Chen, Yi-Ling; Lin, Tzu-Ping
Kanada, Thais; Duarte, Denise
TRACK 2: Value + Accounting ROOM S107
Assessing AI-Based Decision Support For Residential Retrofit Planning
Adaptive Thermal Comfort For Energy Efficiency Studio Spaces of Schools of Architecture in Universities in Lagos Nigeria
Comfort and Humidity
Mean Radiant Temperature, Operative Temperature and Comfort
The potential of schoolyards for adapting to urban heating: A Global Review
Authors
Badiuddin, Fatima Farook; et al.
Isimenmen, Olotu; et al.
Roaf, Sue
Roaf, Sue
Siqueira Madi, Vivian; Helena Silva Duarte, Denise
TRACK 3: Health + Wellbeing ROOM S215
Do Solar Control Glasses Affect Users' Alertness?
Evaluating Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) of an Existing Research Laboratory Building; Seasonal Analysis of Thermal Comfort and IEQ Indices
Analyzing Bio-Based Materials for Enhancing Thermal Comfort in Urban Heat Island Mitigation
Uncovering Sex- and Age-Specific Physiological Response Divergences During Indoor Progressive Heat Exposure
Transforming Urban Housing in Dhaka, Bangladesh: Natural Ventilation Solutions for High-Density Neighborhoods
Authors
Kruger, Eduardo; et al.
Milosevic, Suncica; et al.
Hijazi, Zeina; et al.
Babon-Ayeng, Prosper; Jung, Wooyoung
Sabnam, Smita; Passe, Ulrike
TRACK 4: Policy + Governance ROOM S225
Assessing Adaptive Thermal Comfort through Sustainable Urban Design Tools: A Comparative Study of Lagos State Megacities
Building Heat Resilience in Rural Communities of the U.S. Southwest
Exploring Adaptive Thermal Comfort Strategies for Zero-Carbon Buildings: A Framework for Climate-Resilient Coastline Communities
Innovations in global heat governance: Exploring the role of Chief Heat Officers
Tracking the Implementation of Heat Mitigation Policies withing General Plan: A Case Study of Tucson, AZ
Authors
Usman Afolabi, Adefemi
Boyer, Anne-Lise; et al.
Tade, Abimbola
Ahn, Minwoo; et al.
Roy, Malini; et al.
18:30 - 21:00
Reception and Dinner (separate ticket required) - Location TBD
Friday, May 29
Friday, May 29
9:30-10:30
Paper Presentations (15-minute each)
TRACK 1: Health + Wellbeing ROOM S107
PECS and User Experience in Office Environments Exposed to Extreme Summer Temperatures: Preliminary Insights
Using Fans to Reduce Heat Stress in Manufacturing Environments
Investigating the Effects of Urban Morphology on Adaptive Thermal Comfort in Lagos Island Commercial Hub
Challenges of the Passivehaus in Tropical Hot Climates of Nigeria
Authors
Chiucchiù, Agnese; et al.
Huizenga, Charlie; et al.
Adebanji, Kayode
Umar, Mohammed Sheriff, Mohammadpourkarbasi, Haniyeh
TRACK 2: Health + Wellbeing ROOM S210
Assessing the Potential of Personalized Environmental Comfort Systems (PECS) to Reduce Cooling Energy Demand and Heat Rejection in Dense Urban Context
Empirical Analysis of Air and Surface Temperature Dynamics Impacting Assessment of Urban Heat Island Effects in Ahmedabad
Do Heat-Health Alerts Correctly Forecast Indoor Night-Time Conditions? Evidence from London Bedrooms
Ngurrara Ngurra Maya - Jigalong Demonstration Project Housing
Authors
Rao, Shubha; et al.
Bhardwaj, Samiksha; et al.
Beizaee, Arash; et al.
Rodgers, Glen
TRACK 3: Health + Wellbeing ROOM S215
A Review on the Interplay Between Visual Perception, Thermal comfort, and Energy Efficiency: Case Study of Goldsmith Hall
Impacts of Personalized Environment Control Systems on Local Thermal Comfort Measured by Manikin
Indoor Thermal Comfort During Anomalous Climatic Conditions: Evidence from Autumn and Winter in a Mixed-Mode Office
Influence of Artificial Intelligence in Enhancing Thermal Comfort Through Intelligent Optimization of Renewable Energy in Positive Energy Buildings (PEBs)
Authors
Naghibi Rad, Parastou; De, Aritro
Melo, Ana Paula; et al.
Bavaresco, Mateus; et al.
Onafeso, Olajide; et al.
10:30-11:30
Presentations (10-minute presentations / no papers)
TRACK 1: Policy + Governance ROOM S225
Beyond Emergency Response: Proactive Solutions for Heat Resilience
It's the Law: Using NYC Environmental Laws to Teach Climate Change as a Baseline Design Constraint
Why Advocacy Matters for Decarbonizing Buildings
Assessing Long-term Effectiveness of Passive Cooling Strategies In The Built Environment Under Climate Change
A Low-Cost Modular Kit to Scale Up Radiactive Cooling: Toward Realistic and Repeatable Characterization Across Climates
Authors
Gruen, Skye
Snell, Clarke; et al.
Sutaria, Kalpana
Santamouris, Mat; Kousis, Ioannis
Marchini, Francesco; et al.
TRACK 2: Value + Accounting ROOM S210
Comparing and Harmonizing Overheating Metrics for Naturally Ventilated Buildings. Temperate Climate Insights
Exploring Arizonanian's Relationships between Heat and Mobility
Personal Heat Exposure/Stress as a Measure of Differential Behavioral Adaptation: Insights from Older Adults in a Hot-Arid City
Solar Panels Above Crops Can Protect Farmworkers from Dangerous Heat, But Design Matters
Embodied Wisdom
Authors
Psomas, Theofanis; et al.
Currans, Kristina
Guzman Echavarria, Gisel; et al.
Neesham-McTiernan, Talitha H.; Barron-Gafford, Greg A.
Trembath Rouillard, Cory
TRACK 3: Health + Wellbeing ROOM S215
Natural Ventilation in Goldilocks Zones: Overcoming Implementation Barriers to Passive Cooling in California's Mild but Changing Climate
CommHeat: First Results of a Community Focused Indoor Heat Emergency Alert System for Vulnerable Residents
The Geometry of Ribs Applied to Building Envelopes Has a Significant Effect on Indoor Climate
Quantifying the Effect of Shading on Outdoor Workers' Thermal Comfort Using Physiologically Equivalent Temperature (PET)
Passive Resilience
Authors
Gradillas, Madeline; Smith , Maggie
Passe, Ulrike
Vernoux Thelot, Nicolas; Vernoux, Teva
Wang, Liu Chen; Lin, Tzu Ping
Haglund, Bruce; Nadeja, Kayla
11:30-12:00
Break
12:00-13:00
Closing Roundtable
13:00-13:30
Group Photo
13:30-14:30
Lunch
14:30-15:00
Farewell Keynote
15:00
CATE 2026 concludes
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