Abstract

Up to now the common methods to asses the risk of mould growth are based on steady boundary conditions. The newly developed model, describing the hygrothermal behavior of the spore, allows for the first time to encounter the changing surface temperatures and relative humidities for the prediction of mould growth. Special research is still necessary in order to receive the required hygrothermal material properties of the spre, like moisture retention curve and vapour resistance of the spre wall. Even though the capability of the biohygrothermal model to asses the risk of mould growth can be demonstrated impressively with the chosen example. A new basis bas been building up to describe non-steady biological processes in mould spores, up to the start of the metabolism at least.

• experiments and testing : mold
• fungi: growth and growth model : germination model, biohygrothermal model
• roof

1. A new model for mould prediction and its application on dwellings with mould on the outer facades
2. Determination of hygric material properties and calculation of the moisture balance of wooden prisms
3. Determination of moisture and salt content distributions by combining NMR and gamma ray measurements
4. Information and Technology Transfer from IBP: Mold Growth on ETICS (EIFS) as a Result of "Bad Workmanship"?
5. Mold growth prediction by computational simulation
6. Simple methods to approximate the liquid transport coefficients describing the absorption and drying  

1. A new model for mould prediction and its application on dwellings with mould on the outer facades
2. Ecological insulation materials - does sorption moisture affect their insulation performance?
3. Information and Technology Transfer from IBP: Mold Growth on ETICS (EIFS) as a Result of "Bad Workmanship"?
4. Moisture buffering effects of interior linings made from wood or wood based products
5. Mold growth prediction by computational simulation
6. Prediction of mould fungus formation on the surface of and inside building components
7. Prediction of mould growth by hygrothermal calculation
8. The hygrothermal behaviour of rooms: combining thermal building simulation and hygrothermal envelope calculation  

1. A new model for mould prediction and its application on dwellings with mould on the outer facades
2. Mold growth prediction by computational simulation  

1. Ecological insulation materials - does sorption moisture affect their insulation performance?
2. Effect of interior and exterior insulation on the hygrothermal behaviour of exposed walls
3. Moisture risk assessment of roof constructions by computer simulation in comparison to the standard Glaser-method
4. More moisture load tolerance of construction assemblies through the application of a smart vapor retarder
5. Smart vapor retarder: an innovation inspired by computer simulations
6. The smart vapor retarder: an innovation inspired by computer simulations