LoginSimulation analyses for solar combisystems (domestic hot water productionand space heating) with different levels of collector quality (atmospheric and evacuated flat-plate collectors) and different types of façade integration (direct, indirect) h
Bibliographic database Airbase
AIRBASE is the Bibliographic Database of the AIVC. It contains publications and abstracts of articles related to energy efficient ventilation. Where possible, sufficient detail is supplied in the bibliographic details for users to trace and order the material via their own libraries. Topics include: ventilation strategies, design and retrofit methods, calculation techniques, standards and regulations, measurement methods, indoor air quality and energy implications etc. Entries are based on articles and reports published in journals, internal publications and research reports, produced both by university departments and by building research institutions throughout the world. AIRBASE has grown and evolved over many years (1979 to present day, over 22000 references and 16000 documents available online). For most of the references, the full document is also available online.
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Semi-transparent photovoltaics (STPV) have a large potential for integration in fenestration systems, adding the option of solar electricity production while still allowing for satisfaction of daylight needs. This paper studies the potential of us
As most building energy simulation programs focus on the thermal response of the building, the relative humidity of the indoor air is often calculated in a simplified way.
The significance of interior humidity in attaining sus-tainable, durable, healthy and comfortable buildings is increasingly recognised.
Moisture buffering by the room enclosure can have an important influence on the variation in interior relative humidity.
Hemp concrete is more and more recommended by eco-builders because hemp is a renewable plant, recyclable and does not degrade within time. To integrate this material into buildings, it is important to study its hygrothermal behaviour.
This paper describes the development of a web-based, code-compliant 2001 IECC1 residential simulation for Texas.
In this paper, the performance of Belgian building code compliant residential ventilation systems is evaluated on multiple performance indicators: occupant exposure to bio-effluents, occupant exposure to other use-related pollutants (odours) and o
This paper describes the development of a web-based, code-compliant ASHRAE Standard 90.1-1999 commercial simulation for Texas.
The paper presents the concept of integrated calculations of both thermal behaviour of buildings and processes of air treatment that take place in air handling units – AHU.
Although simulation has traditionally been cast as a comparative tool, there is an increasing drive for simulation to provide information on absolute performance. In this paper, key requirements are outlined for the credible prediction of absolut
Damage to human health as a result of exposure to contaminants emitted to indoor air is poorly addressed in life cycle assessment tools for dwellings.
This paper compares the energy performance of three office buildings as predicted by building simulation (using only the information typically available at the design stage) with the measured energy consumption of the same buildings in operation f
This paper describes the development, application and analysis of an interactive user-friendly Code for Sustainable Homes based toolkit called Sustainability appraisal Toolkit (SAT) commissioned by a leading UK social housing provider.
As part of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development’s (WBCSD) energy efficiency in building project, the authors have been involved in modelling various technology options for different building market segments to reach net-zero ener
Power reliability is one of the biggest concerns for people living off-grid.
To minimize environmental impact and CO2 production associated with air-conditioning system operation, it is reasonable to evaluate the prospects of a clean energy source.
Combined generation of thermal and electrical energy in units with electrical power less than 10 kW provides an attractive option for the energy supply of residential buildings due to their potential to high overall efficiency and thus capability
Since district heating (DH) is the dominating heating system in Scandinavia, and fairly common in large parts of Europe, it is of vital interest to study the possibility for buildings connected to DH to receive heat during an electric power fail
A model for simulating clusters of standing column wells (SCWs) for use in geothermal heating and cooling systems is described in this paper.