December: Protecting the Built Environment - The Latest Buildings-Related Research from ORNL

Join EARTH* for a presentation by Dr. Brian Fricke, Group Leader of Building Equipment Research at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

Dr. Brian Fricke leads research efforts at ORNL’s Building Technologies Research and Integration Center, advancing energy-efficient building technologies and next-generation HVACR solutions. His work includes innovations in refrigerants, HVACR equipment, and emerging technologies such as geothermal heat pumps, thermal energy storage, and not-in-kind systems, which are all aimed at improving building performance and sustainability.

Researchers, students, and industry professionals attending this presentation will gain insight on:

• ORNL’s role in building-related research and its unique facilities
• Advances in next-generation refrigerants and HVACR equipment
• Exploration of emerging technologies
• How these innovations can benefit the HVACR industry and building owners

Don’t miss your chance to hear from Dr. Brian Fricke! Get your questions ready for our live Q&A.

* Presented by EARTH (Environmentally Applied Refrigerant Technology Hub), an Engineering Research Center funded by the National Science Foundation. For more information, visit: EARTH.