Call for paper

The Symposium is open to all researchers and practitioners who have an interest in the field of water supply and drainage for buildings. The focus will be on three main topics:

1. Domestic hot water and energy conservation

possibilities for limiting the fossil fuel consumption such as the use of renewable energy, by optimal sizing, energy flexibility, smart technology and IoT, combination with LT heating…

2. Hygienic water quality : How to avoid Legionella development?

Circular water use to reduce drinking water consumption. Which water quality for which usage? How ensuring good rainwater quality: which roofmaterials; which water treatments before, in and after storage; which maintenance of the storage tank,…?

3. Water conservation and re-use: how far can we go from the health point of view?

Grey water reuse installations and the usage of rainwater. For which applications should it be used? What are the risks,…?

Besides the main topics, the general topics may also be included for the Symposium

  1. Water supply
  2. Drainage (including roof drainage)
  3. Sanitation
  4. Provision of facilities
  5. Rainwater Harvesting
  6. Water Efficiency
  7. Materials for water supply and drainage
  8. Computer modelling
  9. Sustainability and climate change
  10. Codes and Regulations

* Authors are invited to submit an abstract (not exceeding 300 words) for consideration by the scientific committee. All abstracts must be written in English.