AIOLOS: Creation of an educational structure on the use of passive cooling ventilation techniques for buildings.

AIOLOS is a project partly financed by the European Commission, DG XVII for Energy, within the frame of the ALTENER programme. The purpose of the project is the creation and dissemination of educational material on the use of passive ve~ltilationc ooling systems and techniques as applied in buildings. All information will be coupled with the problems of passive solar heating, daylighting and visual comfort. The project is oriented to South European but also North European countries with moderate climate presenting cooling problems. Existing information and knowledge together with recent European research results will be compiled into an educational package. The package will include brochures of case studies, slides, didactic software, technical manuals, guidelines and a handbook with basic and up-to-date knowledge acquired by recent research projects in the field. The aim of the project is to provide building professionals with all necessary knowledge and tools on the efficient use of passive ventilation in buildings. All material will be in a flexible form so that it can be updated on a regular basis. Dissemination will be achieved by seminars attended by building professionals. The overall duration of the project is 18 months.