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  • Added essays: 207

References

  1. Bellia, L. and Minichiello, F., (2003), A simple evaluator of building envelope moisture condensation according to an European Standard . (29-11-02)
  2. L¨¹, X., (2002), Modelling of heat and moisture transfer in buildings II. Applications to indoor thermal and moisture control. (29-11-02)
  3. L¨¹, X., (2002), Modelling of heat and moisture transfer in buildings, I. Model program . (29-11-02)
  4. Ratti, C., Raydan, D. and Steemers, K., (2002), Building form and environmental performance: archetypes, analysis and an arid climate. (29-11-02)
  5. Knowles, R. L., Ratti, C., Raydan, D. and Steemers, K., (2003), The solar envelope: its meaning for energy and buildings, Building form and environmental performance: archetypes, analysis and an arid climate. (29-11-02)
  6. Venkatarama-Reddy, B. V. and K. S. Jagadish and Jagadish, K. S., (2002), Embodied energy of common and alternative building materials and technologies . (29-11-02)
  7. Mokhtar, A. H. M., (1998), An information model for managing design changes in a collaborative multidisciplinary design environment . (29-11-02)
  8. Iliescu, S., (2000), A case-based reasoning approach to the designing of building envelopes. (29-11-02)
  9. Desmarais, G., (2000), Impact of added insulation on the hygrothermal performance of leaky exterior wall assemblies. (29-11-02)
  10. Derome, D., (2000), Moisture occurrence in roof assemblies containing moisture storing insulation and its impact on the durability of building envelope. (29-11-02)
  11. Corsi, M., (2000), Evaluation of the potential impact of electrochromic windows on the energy performance of commercial buildings. (29-11-02)
  12. Gerbasi, D., (2000), The energy performance of the NOVTEC Advanced House. (29-11-02)
  13. Auger, M., (1997), Measurement of ventilation efficiency for indoor air quality in office buildings using carbon dioxide as a tracer gas . (29-11-02)
  14. Gawin, D., Le, M., and Schrefler, B. A., (2001), ANN approach to sorption hysteresis within a coupled hygro-thermo-mechanical FE analysis. (27-11-02)
  15. Straube, J., (2001), Pressure moderation and rain penetration control. (27-11-02)
  16. Gots, R. E., (2002), Correcting mold misinformation. (27-11-02)
  17. Light, E. N., (2002), Mold remediation: how complex should it be? . (27-11-02)
  18. Lozano, G. D. A., (2002), Mold and law. (27-11-02)
  19. Jussila, J., Komulainena, H., Kosma, V., Pelkonen, J. and Hirvonen, M., (2002), Inflammatory potential of the spores of Penicillium spinulosum isolated from indoor air of a moisture-damaged building in mouse lungs . (27-11-02)
  20. IICRC, (), The iicrc s500 standard and reference guide for professional water damage restoration. (27-11-02)
  21. New York City Department of Health, (), Guidelines on assessment and remediation of fungi in indoor environments. (27-11-02)
  22. Servpro Industries, Inc, (2001), Understanding mold in the property restoration industry. (27-11-02)
  23. ASTM, (2002), D6329-98 standard guide for developing methodology for evaluating the ability of indoor materials to support microbial growth using static environmental chambers. (25-11-02)
  24. Yacher, J. M. and Burroughs, W., (1997), In-depth survey report concentration of metalworking mists before and after installation of a commercial air cleaner at sauer-sundstrand company. (25-11-02)
  25. Marcham, C., Johnson, D., Esmen, N., Clinkenbeard, R. and Lynch, R., (2002), 24-hr ambient and residential aerosol characterization using automated piezoelectric cascade impactors. (25-11-02)
  26. Campbell, J., Casteel, C., Chen, K. and Tuday, M., (2002), Sampling and analysis of microbial volatile organic compounds (MVOCs). (25-11-02)
  27. Morey, P. and Hull, M., (2002), Water leakage from exterior walls as an indicator of degraded air quality. (25-11-02)
  28. Breuer, D., (2002), Measurement of biocides in metal working fluids and in workplace air using capillary electrophoresis. (25-11-02)
  29. Samimi, B., Jalocon, A., Quintana, J., Bufalino, C. and Delfino, R., (2002), Effect of high relative humidity on performance of pdr-100 nephelometric aerosol monitor for sampling ambient particulate within a controlled environmental chamber. (25-11-02)
  30. Lawryk, N. and Chen, B., (2002), Portable x-ray fluorescence spectrometry for measuring multiple airborne metals: a NIOSH screening method under development. (25-11-02)
  31. Johnson, D., Alston, L. and Esmen, N., (2002), Dry powder aerosol production using modified pitt-3 type acoustic generators. (25-11-02)
  32. Fung, F., (2002), Mold associated respiratory illness. (25-11-02)
  33. Willeke, K., Mainelis, G., Adhikari, A., Reponen, T., Grinshpun, S., Lee, S. and Cho, S., (2002), Bioaerosol collection by a new electrostatic precipitator. (25-11-02)
  34. Spicer, R. and Gangloff, H., (2002), Characterization of relational descriptors of bioaerosol data. (25-11-02)
  35. Evans, S. and Morey, P., (2002), Construction defects and microbial growth. (25-11-02)
  36. Heinsohn, P., (2002), The relationship between fungal growth in wall cavities and the fungal ecology of indoor environments. (25-11-02)
  37. Lee, K., Black, W., Brauer, M., Stephens, G., Hsieh, J. and Bartlett, K., (2002), A field comparison of methods for enumerating airborne fungal bioaerosols. (25-11-02)
  38. Chen, C., Weng, Y., Lin, W., Kuo, Y., Chung, and Shih, T., (2002), Development of aerosol number samplers using foam filters. (25-11-02)
  39. Baxter, D., Perkins, J., Seltzer, J., Mcghee, C., (2002), A regional comparison of mold spore concentrations outdoors and inside 'clean' and 'mold contaminated' southern california buildings. (21-11-02)
  40. Hyv?rinen, A., (2002), Characterizing moisture damaged buildings - environmental and biological monitoring. (19-11-02)
  41. Gray, M. R., (2002), Molds, Mycotoxins, and Human Health. (19-11-02)
  42. Davies, R., Summerbell, R. C., Haldane, D., Dufour, A., Yu, K., Broder, I., Dales, R., Kirkbride, J., Kauri, T. and Robertson, W., (1995), Fungal contamination in public buildings: a guide to recognition and management. (19-11-02)
  43. Hennebert, G. L. and Gams, W., (2002), Analysis of possibilities to amend or delete Art. 59 of the international code of botanical nomenclature to achieve a unified nomenclature and classification of the fungi. (19-11-02)
  44. Summerbell, R. C., (2002), Sampling methodology for fungal bioaerosols and amplifiers in cases of suspected indoor mold proliferation. (19-11-02)
  45. Summerbell, R. C., (2001), Protocols For Investigation Of Indoor Fungal Amplifiers. (18-11-02)
  46. Macher, J. (Ed), (1999), Bioaerosols: assessment and contro. (18-11-02)
  47. Oh, K., Chen, Y., Matsuoka, H., Yamamoto, A. and Kurata, H., (1996), Morphological recognition of fungal spore germination by a computer-aided image analysis and its application to antifungal activity evaluation. (18-11-02)
  48. Boonaert, C. J. P., Rouxhet, P. G. and Dufrene, Y. F., (2000), Surface properties of microbial cells probed at the nanometre scale with atomic force microscopy. (18-11-02)
  49. Yule, B., Roberts, S., Marshall, J. E. A. and Milton, J. A., (1998), Quantitative spore colour measurement using colour image analysis. (18-11-02)
  50. Trunov, M., Trakumas, S., Willeke, K., Grinshpun, S. A. and Reponen, T., (2001), Collection of bioaerosol particles by impaction: effect of fungal spore agglomeration and bounce. (18-11-02)
  51. Lehtonen, M., Reponen, T. and Nevalainen, A., (1993), Everyday activities and variation of fungal spore concentrations in indoor air. (18-11-02)
  52. Nevalainen, A., Pastuszka, J., Liebhaber, F. and Willeke, K., (1992), Performance of bioaerosol samplers: collection characteristics and sampler design considerations. (18-11-02)
  53. Willeke, K., Grinshpun, S. A., Chang, C., Juozaitis, A., Liebhaber, F., Nevalainen, A. and Thompson, M., (1992), Inlet sampling efficiency of bioaerosol samplers. (18-11-02)
  54. Griffiths, W. D., Stewart, I. W., Futter, S. J., Upton, S. L. and Mark, D., (1997), Development of sampling methods for the assessment of indoor bioaerosols. (18-11-02)
  55. Lugauskas, A., Krik?taponis, A. and Bridiuvien, D., (2000), Mycological monitoring of different workplaces in Lithuania . (18-11-02)
  56. Regalado, L. and S¨¢nchez, C., (2002), Spore morphology as a taxonomic tool in the delimitation of three Asplenium L. species complexes (Aspleniaceae: Pteridophyta) in Cuba. (18-11-02)
  57. Nelson, B. D., (2001), Stachybotrys chartarum: the toxic indoor mold. (18-11-02)
  58. American Academy of Pediatrics, (1998), Toxic Effects of Indoor Molds (RE9736). (13-11-02)
  59. Jarvis, B. B., (1990), Mycotoxins and indoor air quality. (13-11-02)
  60. Griffiths, W. D., Stewart, I. W., Reading, A. R., Futter, S. J. and Number, P. V., (1998), Effect of aerosolization, growth phase and residence time in spray and collection fluids on the culturability of cells and spores. (13-11-02)
  61. Thatchera, T. L. and Laytonb, D. W., (1995), Deposition, resuspension, and penetration of particles within a residence . (13-11-02)
  62. Mosley, R. B. and Greenwell., D. J., (2001), Chamber simulation of fine particle penetration into houses. (13-11-02)
  63. Liu, D. L., and Nazaroff, W. W., (1999), Modeling particle penetration through cracks in building envelopes. (13-11-02)
  64. Pessi, A., Suonketo, J., Pentti, M., Kurkilahti, M., Rantio-lehtim?ki, A., (2000), Microbial growth in insulation of external walls: modeling the indoor air biocontamination sources. (13-11-02)
  65. Suonketo, J. and Pessi, A., (2000), The air flows and microbial contamination to indoor air from sandwich facade -- case study. (13-11-02)
  66. Reponen, T.A., Gazenko, S.V., Grinshpun, S.A., Willeke, K. and Cole, E.C, (1998), Characteristics of airborne actinomycete spores. (12-11-02)
  67. Hyvarinen, A., Vahteristo, M., Meklin, T., Jantunen, M., Nevalainen, A. and Moschandreas, D., (2001), Temporal and spatial variation of fungal concentrations in indoor air. (12-11-02)
  68. Miller, J.D., Haisley, P.D. and Reinhardt, J.H, (2000), Air sampling results in relation to extent of fungal colonization of building materials in some water-damaged buildings. (12-11-02)
  69. Pessi, A. M., Suonketo, J., Pentti, M., Kurkilahti, M., Peltola, K. and Rantio-lehtimaki, A., (2002), Microbial growth inside insulated external walls as an indoor air biocontamination source. (12-11-02)
  70. Rautiala, S., Reponen, T., Nevalainen, A., Husman, T. and Kalliokoski, P., (1998), Control of exposure to airborne viable microorganisms during remediation of moldy buildings; report of three case studies. (12-11-02)
  71. Spicer, R.C. and Gangloff, H.J, (2000), Limitations in application of Spearman's rank correlation to bioaerosol sampling data. (12-11-02)
  72. Haverinen, U., Husman, T., Pekkanen, J., Vahteristo, M., Moschandreas, D., Nevelainen, A., (2001), Characteristics of moisture damage in houses and their association with self-reported symptoms of the occupants. (12-11-02)
  73. Szponar, B. and Larsson, L., (2000), Determination of microbial colonisation in water-damaged buildings using chemical marker analysis by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. (12-11-02)
  74. Assouline-Dayan, Y., Leong, A., Shoenfeld, Y. and Gershwin, M.E, (2002), Studies of sick building syndrome. IV. Mycotoxicosis. (12-11-02)
  75. Dharmage, S., Bailey, M., Raven, J., Mitakakis, T., Thien, F., Forbes, A., Guest, D., Abramson, M. and Walters, E.H, (1999), Prevalence and residential determinants of fungi within homes in Melbourne, Australia. (12-11-02)
  76. Schober, G., (2001), Detection of moulds in interiors. (12-11-02)
  77. Wilkins, K., Larsen, K. and Simkus, M., (2000), Volatile metabolites from mold growth on building materials and synthetic media. (12-11-02)
  78. Zhou, G., Whong, W.Z., Ong, T. and Chen, B., (2000), Development of a fungus-specific PCR assay for detecting low-level fungi in an indoor environment. (12-11-02)
  79. Aylor, D. E., (1999), Biophysical scaling and the passive dispersal of fungus spores: relationship to integrated pest management strategies. (12-11-02)
  80. Chao, H.J, Schwartz, J., Milton, D.K and Burge, H.A, (2002), Populations and determinants of airborne fungi in large office buildings. (12-11-02)
  81. Cooley, J.D, Wong, W.C, Jumper, C.A, Straus, D.C, (1998), Correlation between the prevalence of certain fungi and sick building syndrome. (12-11-02)
  82. Gorny, R.L., Reponen T., Grinshpun, S.A. and Willeke, K., (2001), Source strength of fungal spore aerosolization from moldy building material. (12-11-02)
  83. Ren, P., Jankun, T.M. and Leaderer, B.P, (1999), Comparisons of seasonal fungal prevalence in indoor and outdoor air and in house dusts of dwellings in one Northeast American county. (12-11-02)
  84. Shelton, B. G., Kirkland, K. H., Flanders, W. D. and Morris, G. K., (2002), Profiles of airborne fungi in buildings and outdoor environments in the United States. (12-11-02)
  85. Aizenberg, V., Grinshpun, S.A, Willeke, K., Smith, J. and Baron, P.A, (2000), Performance characteristics of the button personal inhalable aerosol sampler. (12-11-02)
  86. Aizenberg, V., Reponen, T., Grinshpun, S.A. and Willeke, K., (2000), Performance of Air-O-Cell, Burkard, and Button samplers for total enumeration of airborne spores. (12-11-02)
  87. Burge, H. A., (2002), An update on pollen and fungal spore aerobiology. (12-11-02)
  88. Sabariego, S., Guardia, C. D. and Alba, F., (2000), The effect of meteorological factors on the daily variation of airborne fungal spores in Granada (southern Spain). (12-11-02)
  89. Buttner, M. P., Cruz-perez, P., Stetzenbach, L. D., Garrett, P. J. and Lutke, A. E., (2002), Measurement of airborne fungal spore dispersal from three types of flooring materials. (12-11-02)
  90. Johanning, E. (Ed), (1999), Bioaerosols, fungi and mycotoxins: health effects, assessment, prevention and control. (11-11-02)
  91. Reponen, T., Grinshpun, S. A., Aizenberg, V. A., Wang, Z., G¨®rny, R. and Willeke, K., (2000), Evaluation of a new personal sampler for enumerating airborne spores. (11-11-02)
  92. Kildes?, J., W¨¹rtz, H., Nielsen, K. F., Wilkins, C. K., Gravesen, S., Nielsen, P. A., Thrane, U. and Schneider, T., (2000), The release of fungal spores from water damaged building materials. (11-11-02)
  93. Reponen, T., (1994), Viable fungal spores as indoor aerosols. (11-11-02)
  94. Matilainen, M. and Pasanen, P., (2002), Transport of fungal spores from crawl space to indoors. (11-11-02)
  95. Swenson, L., Globaltox, P., Robbins, C., Geer, W. and Globaltox, R., (2001), What's growing in the Pacific Northwest?. (11-11-02)
  96. Kildes?, P. K., Madsen, H. W. and Wilkins, K., (2002), Fungal spores from wet gypsum boards relationship between release and age of culture. (11-11-02)
  97. ASTM, (2000), Standard guide for statistical evaluation of indoor air quality models. ASTM D 5157-97. (11-11-02)
  98. Chang, J. S., Nong, G., Mason, M. A., Howard, E. M. and Brown, S. K., (1999), Assessing the performance of full-scale environmental chambers using an independently measured emissions source. (11-11-02)
  99. Sparks, L. E., Tichenor, B. A., Chang, J. and Guo., Z., (1996), Gas-phase mass transfer model for predicting volatile organic compound (VOC) emission rates from indoor pollutant sources. (11-11-02)
  100. Rao, C., Burge, H. and Chang, J., (1996), Review of concentration standards and guidelines for fungi in indoor air. (11-11-02)
  101. Cross, w. H., (2001), Microbial contamination litigation: expert witnesses and scientific evidence. (11-11-02)
  102. Rand, T. G., (2001), An assessment of mold contamination problems in Atlantic Canada schools: mold burdens, amplifying sites and benefits of proactive school inspection policies. (11-11-02)
  103. White, J. H., (2001), A toxic mold cleanup guide . (11-11-02)
  104. Salo, P., (2001), Identifying and preventing fungal contamination problems in new home construction . (11-11-02)
  105. May, J. C., (2001), Sampling, results & remediation in 300 "sick houses" . (11-11-02)
  106. Lindroos, O., Lappalainen, S., Reijula, K., (2001), Concentrations of viable spores of fungi and actinomycetes in ventilation channels . (11-11-02)
  107. Keller, R. , Senkpiel, K. , Ohgke, H., (2001), Use of MVOC measurements and odour perception as indicator of mould in indoor areas. (11-11-02)
  108. Meklin T. , Haatainen S., Kauriinvaha E., Kettunen3 A-V., Haverinen U., Vahteristo M., , Viljanen M., and Nevalainen, A., (2001), Microbes and moisture content of materials from damaged building . (11-11-02)
  109. Gravesen, S., (2001), Microfungal contamination of damp buildings: Biological aspects . (11-11-02)
  110. Morey, P. R., Cih, D. S., (2001), Mitigation of visible fungal contamination in buildings: experience from 1993 - 1998. (11-11-02)
  111. Tsai, S. M., Yang, C. S., Moffett, P., Puccetti, A., (2001), Comparative studies of collection efficiency of airborne fungal matter using Andersen single-stage sampler and Air-O-Cell cassettes . (11-11-02)
  112. Mika, T., Marju, R., Anne, H., Teija, M., Aino, N., (2001), Different methods to characterize moldy buildings . (11-11-02)
  113. M¨¹ller, M., B¨¹nger, J., Hallier, E., (2001), Mycotoxin spectra as a biochemical parameter for occupational and environmental fungus exposure . (11-11-02)
  114. Foruk, M. J., Uhlman, S., Baker, D. B., Yang, H., (2001), Analysis of microbial contamination of a ventilation system detected by measurement of microbial volatile organic compounds. (11-11-02)
  115. Nevalainen, A., Vahteristo, M., Koivisto, J., Meklin, T., Hyv?rinen, A., Keski-karhu, J., Husman, T., (2001), Moisture, mold and health in apartment homes . (11-11-02)
  116. Pieckov¨¢, E., Jesensk¨¢, M. Z. and Wilikins, K., (2001), Microscopic fungi and their metabolites in dwellings - a bioassay study. (11-11-02)
  117. Biagini, R. E., (2001), From fungal exposure to disease: a biological monitoring conundrum . (11-11-02)
  118. Burge, H. A., (2001), Fungal growth in buildings: the aerobiological perspective . (11-11-02)
  119. Miller, J. D., Dales, R., White, I., (1999), Exposure measures for studies of mold and dampness and respiratory health . (11-11-02)
  120. Jenkins,L.C., and B. S., Sierck, (2001), Fungal genera identified from flooded wall cavities . (11-11-02)
  121. Carlson, N., Quraishi, A., (2001), Anatomy of a Fungal Problem . (11-11-02)
  122. Mikko, V., Jouni, R., Tuula, H., Aino, N., (2001), Moisture observations and health . (11-11-02)
  123. Craner, J., Linda, M. P. H., Stetzenbach, D., (2001), Diagnosing the cause of a "sick building:" a case study of an epidemiological and microbiological investigation. (11-11-02)
  124. Craner, J., (2001), Building-related illness in occupants of mold-contaminated houses: a case series . (11-11-02)
  125. Korpi, A., Pasanen, J., Pasanen, A., (2001), Sensory irritation of microbially produced volatile organic compounds in mice during repeated exposures . (11-11-02)
  126. Sigsgaard, T., Jensen, H. L. C., Nichum, E., Gravesen, S., Larsen, L., Hansen, M. ?., (2001), Symptoms associated to work in a water damaged school building. (11-11-02)
  127. Gordon, W. A., Johanning, C., Haddad, L., (2001), Cognitive Impairment Associated with Exposure to Toxigenic Fungi . (11-11-02)
  128. Ammann, H. M., (2001), IAQ and human toxicosis: empirical evidence and theory. (11-11-02)
  129. Johanning, E., Landsbergis, P., (2001), Clinical findings related to indoor fungal exposure - review of clinic data of a specialty clinic. (11-11-02)
  130. Pasanen, A., Korpi, A., Kasanen, J.P., Pasanen, P., (2001), Can microbial volatile metabolites cause irritation at indoor air concentrations? . (11-11-02)
  131. Tiilikainen, A. S., Heikkinen, I., Venp??, K., Karttunen, R., (2001), Pilot analysis of the immune response to fungal antigens in subjects working in humidity damaged houses . (11-11-02)
  132. Nolard, N., (2001), Indoor moulds: a public health problem in Belgium: overview of 15 years' experience. (11-11-02)
  133. Samson, A., (2001), Ecology, detection and identification problems of moulds in indoor environments . (11-11-02)
  134. Rylander, R., (2001), Effects after mold exposure -- which are the causative agents?. (11-11-02)
  135. Nolard, N., (2001), Fungal allergies . (11-11-02)
  136. Henr¨ªquez, V. I., Villegas, G. R. and Nolla, J. M. R., (2001), Airborne fungi monitoring in Santiago, Chile . (11-11-02)
  137. Benyon, F. H. L., Jones, A. S., Tovey, E. R. and Stone, G., (1999), Differentiation of allergenic fungal spores by image analysis, with application to aerobiological counts. (11-11-02)
  138. Luizi-ponzo, A.P. and Barth, O.M, (1999), Spore morphology of some Dicranaceae species (Bryophyta) from Brazil . (11-11-02)
  139. Mitakakis, T. Z. and Mcgee, P. A., (2000), Reliability of measures of spores of Alternaria and pollen concentrations in air over two towns in rural Australia . (11-11-02)
  140. Irdi, G. A., Jones, J. R. and White, C. M., (2002), Pollen and fungal spore sampling and analysis. Statistical evaluations . (11-11-02)
  141. Giner, M. M., Garc¨ªa, J. C. and Camacho, C.N, (2001), Airborne Alternaria spores in SE Spain (1993-98) . (11-11-02)
  142. Zimmermann, D. S. G., (1998), Development of a spray-drying technique for submerged spores of entomopathogenic fungi . (11-11-02)
  143. Hirvonen, M., Suutari, M., Ruotsalainen, M., Lignell, U. and Nevalainen, A., (2001), Effect of growth medium on potential of Streptomyces anulatus spores to induce inflammatory responses and cytotoxicity in RAW264.7 macrophages. (11-11-02)
  144. Reponen, M., Seuri, M., Nevalainen, A. and M.-R. Hirvonen, (2002), Fungal spores as such do not cause nasal inflammation in mold exposure. (11-11-02)
  145. Finlay, J. A., Callow, M. E., Schultz, M. P., Swain, G. W. and Callow, J. A., (2002), Adhesion strength of settled spores of the green alga enteromorpha . (11-11-02)
  146. Murtoniemi, T., Nevalainen, A., Suutari, M., Toivola, M., Komulainen, H. and Hirvonen, M., (2001), Induction of Cytotoxicity and Production of Inflammatory Mediators in RAW264.7 Macrophages by Spores Grown on Six Different Plasterboards. (11-11-02)
  147. Reponen, T., Grinshpun, S. A., Conwell, K. L., Wiest, J. and Anderson, M., (2001), Aerodynamic versus physical size of spores: measurement and implication for respiratory deposition. (11-11-02)
  148. Goo, J. and Kim, C. S., (2001), Analysis of aerosol bolus dispersion in a cyclic tube flow by finite element method. (11-11-02)
  149. Miller, J. D., (1992), Fungi as contaminants in indoor air. (8-11-02)
  150. Robbins, C.A., Swenson, L.J., Nealley, M.L., Kelman, B.J. and Gots, R.E., (2000), Health effects of mycotoxins in indoor air: a critical review. (8-11-02)
  151. Rylander R., (2002), Endotoxin in the environment -- exposure and effects. (8-11-02)
  152. Post, N. M., (1999), Containing noxious mold . (8-11-02)
  153. Deering, A., (2001), Beyond sick building syndrome: mold litigation enters the main stream . (8-11-02)
  154. Angelo, W. J., (2002), Mold problem is slow growing . (8-11-02)
  155. Pasanen, A. -L, (1992), Airborne mesophilici fungal spores in various residential environments. (7-11-02)
  156. Stetzenbach, L. D., Buttner, M. P. and Meldrum, J. R., (1993), Indoor air investigations and controlled laboratory studies using a variety of aerobiological samplers. (7-11-02)
  157. Pasanen, A., Heinonen-tanski, H., Kalliokoski, P. and Jantunen, M. J., (1992), Fungal microcolonies on indoor surfaces an explanation for the base-level fungal spore counts in indoor air. (7-11-02)
  158. Flannigan, B., (1997), Air sampling for fungi in indoor environments. (7-11-02)
  159. Jankowska, E., Reponen, T., Willeke, K., Grinshpun, S. A. and Choi, K., (2000), Collection of fungal spores on air filters and spore reentrainment from filters into air. (7-11-02)
  160. Laflamme, A. and Miller, J. D., (1992), Collection of spores of various fungi by a Reuter centrifugal sampler. (7-11-02)
  161. Reponen, T., Lehtonen, M., Raunemaa, T. and Nevalainen, A., (1992), Effect of indoor sources on fungal spore concentrations and size distributions. (7-11-02)
  162. Eckhardt, F. E. W., (1994), Microbial VARIETY of materials-simulation, case histories, and countermeasures: microbial variety on materials and means of contamination. (7-11-02)
  163. Paul, G. C., Kent, C. A. and Thomas, C. R., (1993), Viability testing and characterization of germination of fungal spores by automatic image analysis. (7-11-02)
  164. Reponen, T., Hyvarinen, A., Ruuskanen, J., Raunemaa, T. and Nevalainen, A., (1994), Comparison of concentrations and size distributions of fungal spores in buildings with and without mould problems. (7-11-02)
  165. Cheng, Y. S., Lu, J. C. and Chen, T. R., (1998), Efficiency of a portable indoor air cleaner in removing pollens and fungal spores. (7-11-02)
  166. Willeke, K., Ulevicius, V., Reponen, T. and Grinshpun, S. A., (1996), Development and evaluation of aerosol generators for biological materials. (7-11-02)
  167. Buttner, M. P. and Stetzenbach, L. D., (1996), Use of an experimental room for monitoring of airborne concentrations of microorganisms, glass fibers, and total particles. (7-11-02)
  168. Reponen, T., Willeke, K., Ulevicius, V., Grinshpun, S. A. and Donnelly, J., (1997), Techniques for dispersion of microorganisms into air. (7-11-02)
  169. Cvetnic, Z. and Pepeljnjak, S., (1997), Distribution and mycotoxin-producing ability of some fungal isolates from the air. (7-11-02)
  170. Reponen, T., (1995), Aerodynamic diameters and respiratory deposition estimates of viable fungal particles in mold problem dwellings. (7-11-02)
  171. Lacey, J., (1993), Inhalation hazards of fungal spoilage. (7-11-02)
  172. Carson, D. B. and Cooney, J. J., (1990), Microbodies in fungi - a review. (7-11-02)
  173. Janinska, B., (2000), Environmental requirements for fungi. (7-11-02)
  174. Lin, W. and Li, C., (1998), Effect of sampling time and flow rates on the bioefficiency of three fungal spore sampling methods. (7-11-02)
  175. Reponen, T., Willeke, K., Ulevicius, V., Reponen, A. and Grinshpun, S. A., (1996), Effect of relative humidity on the aerodynamic diameter and respiratory deposition of fungal spores. (7-11-02)
  176. Chown, G. A., Brown, W. C. and Poirier, G. F., (1997), Evolution of wall design for controlling rain penetration. (4-11-02)
  177. Beaulieu, P., Bomberg, M. T., Cornick, S. M., Dalgliesh, W. A., Desmarais, G., Djebbar, R., Kumaran, M. K., Lacasse, M. A., et al, (2002), Report from Task 8 of MEWS Project - MEWS Methodology for Developing Moisture Management Strategies - Application to Stucco Clad Wood-Frame Walls in North America. (4-11-02)
  178. Bomberg, M., Rousseau, M., Desmarais, G., Nicholls, M. and Lacasse, M.K, (2002), Report from Task 2 of MEWS Project - Description of 17 Large Sale Wall Specimens Built for Water Entry Investigation in IRC Dynamic Wall Testing Facility. (4-11-02)
  179. Kumaran, K., Lackey, J., Normandin, N., Reenen, v. and Tariku, F., (2002), Summary Report from Task 3 of MEWS Project at the Institute for Research in Construction - Hygrothermal Properties of Several Building Materials. (4-11-02)
  180. Cornick, S., Dalgliesh, A., Said, N., Djebbar, R., Tariku, F. and Kumaran, M. K., (2002), Report from Task 4 of MEWS Project - Environmental Conditions, Final Report. (4-11-02)
  181. Rousseau, M. Z., (2002), Moisture management: prediction of response of exterior wall elements to climates. (4-11-02)
  182. TenWolde, A. and Walker, I. S., (2001), Interior moisture design loads for residences. (4-11-02)
  183. Karagiozis, A., Kuenzel, H., Holm, A. and Desjarlais, A., (1999), An educational hygrothermal model: WUFI-ORNL/IBP. (4-11-02)
  184. Gawin, D. J., and Schrefler, B.A, (2001), Modeling of hygrothermal behavior of two-dimensional concrete structures. (4-11-02)
  185. Messadi, T. and Augenbroe G., (2001), A configurable smart facade unit for on-site calibration and control optimization. (4-11-02)
  186. Grunewald, J., Plagge, R. and H?upl, P., (2001), Numerical and experimental investigation of coupled heat and moisture transport problems. (4-11-02)
  187. Youngquist, J. A., English, B. E., Scharmer, R. C., Chow, P. and Shook, S. R., (2000), Literature review on use of nonwood plant fibers for building materials and panels. (1-11-02)
  188. Winandy, J. E., (2002), Thermal degradation of fire-retardant-treated plywood. (1-11-02)
  189. Winandy, J.E., Lebow, P.K. and Murphy, J.F, (2002), Predicting current serviceability and residual service life of plywood roof sheathing using kinetics-based models. (1-11-02)
  190. Kumaran, M. K., (1999), Moisture diffusivity of building materials from water absorption measurements. (1-11-02)
  191. Roels, S., Depraetere, W., Carmeliet, J. and Hens, H., (1999), Simulating non-isothermal water vapour transfer: an experimental validation on multi-layered building components. (1-11-02)

Essay

  1. Journal: Advances in Cement Research: 29-11-02
  2. Common indoor fungi: 28-11-02
  3. BIA - Brick Industry Association:: 25-11-02
  4. Reference related to rain penetraton: 25-11-02
  5. mold spores - industrial hygienist perpective: 25-11-02
  6. Capillary Electrophoresis (CE) and Capillary Electrochromatography (CEC): 25-11-02
  7. _TO be studied _To investigate: 25-11-02
  8. Journal: Surface and Interface Analysis: 20-11-02
  9. Fungi exposure Guideline: 19-11-02
  10. Aerobiology: 18-11-02
  11. Mycotoxins: 18-11-02
  12. Bioaerosols: 18-11-02
  13. fungal spore sampling methods: 18-11-02
  14. Five Kingdoms of Life: 18-11-02
  15. Toxins of fungi: 18-11-02
  16. Fungi of water-damated building: 18-11-02
  17. Journal: Pediatrics: 14-11-02
  18. Journal: Aerobiologia: 12-11-02
  19. Journal: Mediators of inflammation: 11-11-02
  20. Journal: Grana - Grana-An International Journal of Palynology and Aerobiology: 11-11-02
  21. Journal: Aerosol Science and Technology: 11-11-02
  22. Journal: Allergy and Clinical Immunology: 8-11-02
  23. Journal: Allergy: 8-11-02
  24. Journal: Canadian Family Physician: 8-11-02
  25. Danish National Research Database: 8-11-02
  26. Journal: Aerosol Science: 7-11-02
  27. Journal: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health: 7-11-02

Web Links

Ingenta Select (former CatchWord)
access to more than 5,000 electronic publications from over 190 publisher clients This link was checked on Dec. 2006Ingenta Select (former CatchWord)
access to more than 5,000 electronic publications from over 190 publisher clients
Fungi/mycology links
some resourc links.
Mycologue Publications - all about fungi, at mycolog.com
"over 800 images of fungi online as an introduction to our compact mycological encyclopedia, The Fifth Kingdom. "
Bioaerosols, Fungi and Mycotoxins, Ed. by Johanning, E.
"papers presented at the September, 1998 Third International Conference in Saratoga Springs, New York. clinical and epidemiological studies and technical reports on an emerging public health topic affecting people in indoor environments at work and at home."
Mold/Fungi links - EntertainmentMagazine Media Resources
Links to some references and web sites
Dr. Fungi, list of 2000+ references
a long list of 2220 references on fungi and mold related
Publications at HPO (Homeowner Protection Office)
Extensive publications to many home related issues and research (HPO publications and This link was checked on Dec. 2006Annotated Bibliography of the Building Envelope
publications at Building Materials and Wood Technology
2 dozens of online publications on wood related issues.
Architectural record
Very good. descriptions of many projects on building designs
Projects at Laboratory of INDOOR AIR AND Occupant Health - U of Kuopio
some collaborative projects on mold-moisture-health
Concordia University
"Real Education for the Real People" (How about that!)
NIEHS -National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
"to reduce the burden of human illness and dysfunction from environmental causes by understanding each of these elements and how they interrelate."
Airborne Allergens - National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease's
an online chapter on allergens
Systematic Botany and Mycology databases
Searchable of fungi
pathogenic fungi database - Institute of Medical Mycology (TIMM)
The database includes list of 1631 species related to toxic fungi
Home Energy Advisor
Excellent source for homeowers with many well written information
Building Science .com
"rovides objective, high-quality information about buildings. This resource combines building physics, systems design concepts, and an awareness of sustainability to promote the design and construction of buildings that are more durable, healthier, more sustainable and more economical than most buildings built today."
NBC- National Building Code of Canada
info only "the "bible" of the construction industry, designed to ensure that buildings are structurally sound, safe from fire, free of health hazards, and accessible" This link was checked on Dec. 2006http://www.nationalcodes.ca/ncd_home_e.shtml
ASTM
"provides a global forum for the development and publication of voluntary consensus standards for materials, products, systems, and services"
Timber Framing web resources by DMOZ
This link was checked on Dec. 2006DMOA list of internet resource links related to timber and wood.
Timber Trade Journal (formerly WorldWideWood)
"Up-to-the-minute news from around the World as it breaks; A comprehensive online buyer's guide with full address details; A fully searchable archive of news, articles and features" (Free subscription as of Nov/2002)
SWST: Society of Wood Science and Technology
"a technological and professional organization for scientists and engineers working in academia, government, consulting, and the forest products industries. We are dedicated to providing education and expertise in finding better ways to use and produce wood products. "
Forintek Canada
"a world-class research organization committed to the ongoing prosperity of the Canadian wood products sector. "
wood frame house construction manual
"a step-by-step guide to the erection of our Winter Panel Home shells. The techniques presented here have been tested in the field on many houses. "
AWC - American Wood Council
"the wood products division of the American Forest & Paper Association. AWC's mission is to increase the use of wood by assuring the broad regulatory acceptance of wood products, developing design tools and guidelines for wood construction, and influencing the development of public policies affecting the use of wood products. "
IRG - International Research Group on Wood
Many info and online publication on wood related issues
Timeline of mold research
An artile by Everette Lee Herndon, on mold awareness, litigations, policies, etc.
mold info at Environmental Testing & Technology
"to provide an investigative and consulting service for indoor environmental problems in commercial and residential buildings"
Air Quality Sciences AQS
An IAQ company "To evaluate and maintain acceptable air quality in indoor spaces,...". With good background information.
CE and CEC by Kevin Altria
Basic information about Capillary Electrophoresis (CE) and Capillary Electrochromatography (CEC)
School of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene - UBC
"research programs into five broad areas: Acoustics, Environmental bioaerosol exposure methods development, Exposure assessment and epidemiology, Occupational and environmental policy, Occupational and environmental respiratory disease.. ". (This link was broken when checked on Dec. 2006Research publications
EPA
"EPA's mission is to protect human health and to safeguard the natural environment ¡ª air, water, and land ¡ª upon which life depends. "
CCA- Canadian Construction Association
Information and statistics about the canadian construction industry
Encyclopedia of Sustainable Development
excellent site. covers nine areas: The Earth , Principles of Sustainable Development , The Environment, Natural Resources , Society , The Economy , Indicators of Sustainable Development , Action for Sustainable Development , Doing Our Bit for Sustainable Development,
Builder Online
news, trends, building products, marketplace, and resources
ILO: International Labour Organization
"UN specialized agency which seeks the promotion of social justice and internationally recognized human and labour rights."
BEQUEST Toolkit
"This software demonstrates a system to support decision makers concerned with Urban sustainability. The system is composed of 4 modules: the Protocol module, the Assessment Methods Module, the Advisors module and the Glossary."
Construction Resources
Dr. Fungi
Extensive collection of non-technical info on fungi, 2000+ references. Emphasis on discausing species.
CSC - Construction Specifications Canada
" a national association with chapters across Canada, a multi-disciplinary, non-profit association dedicated to the improvement of communication, contract documentation, and technical information in the construction industry"
AIRBORNE FUNGAL SPORES
designed and is maintained by Fee Warner. Excellent on intro info, with many color images
Building Group,CANMET Energy Technology Centre (CETC).
"deliver Energy-efficient building design and retrofit software, Technology brokerage services and technical assistance, Linkage to a global network of contacts, Marketing support for eco-efficient building technology and tools, and Seamless integration with your organizational structure " to develop and deploy building technologies and innovations that will help reduce energy consumption and lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions with marked economic, environmental and social benefits.
DSMZ: German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell Cultures
"to the acquisition, characterization and identification, preservation and distribution of Bacteria, Archaea, fungi, plasmids, phages, human and animal cell lines, plant cell cultures and plant viruses."- good source also for media names
MicroBioNet
microbiological information service on: Bacteriology, Virology, Parasitology
Energy News
Environmental Canada weather data
information on the national climate and surface water (hydrometric and sediment) data archives for which Environment Canada has responsibility.
List of computer tools:
Greening the building life cycle
Hybrid Embodied Energy case studies, embodied energy case
OECD
"an international organisation helping governments tackle the economic, social and governance challenges of a globalised economy"
Simulation Research Group
"We specialize in creating building energy simulation software. ", host of EnergyPlus, DOE-2, GenOpt, etc software.
IEMB-Indoor Environment Management -EPA
Portable Rotorod
EPA IAQ web site
excellent site for IAQ related info, basics, and links.
JCHS-Joint Center for Housing Studies
"Harvard University's center for information and research on housing in the United States. analyzes the dynamic relationships between housing markets and economic, demographic, and social trends, providing leaders in government, business, and the non-profit sector with the knowledge needed to develop effective policies and strategies.
Ask Energynie
Energy news for home owners and small business operators information they can use to make their homes and commercial buildings more energy efficient. 1994-
Betec-building Environment & Thermal Envelope Council
a NIBS Council focusing on effective cooperation among public and private interests seeking energy efficient and environmentally responsible homes and buildings.
BRICSNET
"is a leading provider of web based solutions that enable Corporate Real Estate and Property Management professionals to achieve greater efficiencies and costs savings in the management of the entire life cycle of commercial buildings and facilities"
TenLinks
-- A Guide to Find Building Codes, Regulations and Standards in 15 following countries:
themoldsource
Good source for news, articles, symptoms, testing, remedy, litigations related to molds
MEWS Publications at IRC
Current publications on MEWS, downloadable .pdf files.
Movement and Dispersal of Biota
SourceOECD
the online library of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
CMHC's Best Practice Guides
Advanced Buildings
Excellent: A building professional's guide to more than 90 environmentally-appropriate technologies and practices.
Centre for Built Environment at University of G?vle
"Its main activities are scientific research and postgraduate training in the fields of building materials, indoor environment, real estate management, housing, architecture and physical planning."
CCE - Canadian Consulting Engineer
"a magazine for professional engineers working as consultants in the construction field. Published since 1957, it is the only national engineering magazine in Canada that covers all engineering disciplines and all geographic regions"
Green Building Materials-A WATgreen / ERS 285 study
"a cursory assessment of the need and feasibility for the integration of green building materials into current and future on-campus construction projects, specifically the residence building for which construction is scheduled to begin later this year"
Buildings Envelope Technology Roadmap- BETR
¡°DOE releases Buildings Envelope Technology Roadmap, and reports on progress fulfilling Window Industry Technology Roadmap.
Sustainable Building Sources
CWC Sustainable Buildings
info on Sustainable Buildings - Green by Design, Sustainable Building Case Studies, Forest Certification, Green Links
Sustainable Building Info by R.Rovers
Now, a site with lists of many useful resources.
PPRC-- Topical Reports for Green Construction
"a guide to green building for project developers and for the design, construction, and facility operation professionals"
EIFS Facts:
extensive information about EIFS
Office of Energy Efficiency - NCAN-Canada
energy efficiency and alternative fuels information, Natural Resources Canada
Statistical Analysis of Science, Technology and Industry
"manages databases of internationally comparable statistics in the areas of science, technology and industry"
Mold help
"mold website with complete information on toxic mold (stachybotrys, penicillium, aspergillus, fusarium, chaetomium, cladosporium). Complete with images, physicians list, symptoms, medical updates, descriptions, discussion board, and several topics."
Discussion forum by Toxic Mold
Mycological Resources on the Internet
internet resources of interest to mycologists (biologists who study fungi) of moderate size
database of fungi collection
of their own collection (28,000)
Fungal Biodiversity Center - Utrecht, The Netherlands
has a This link was broken when checked on Dec. 2006database (www.cbs.knaw.nl/DATABASE.HTML) of their own collection
Sampling methodology for fungal bioaerosols and amplifiers in cases of suspected indoor mold
an article on sampling
Fungi in indoor enviroments - Centraalbureau voor Schimmelcultures (CBS)
focus "fungal biodiversity through the study of taxonomic and phylogenetic relationships, especially of filamentous fungi and yeasts"
Types_of_Mold - by a home inspector
About mold and owning your home. Site also has selling tips, Buying Tips, Newsletters, etc.
MOLD RESOURCES-Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA)
IAQA-promote uniform standards, procedures and protocols in the Indoor Air Quality industry.
Mold survivor
Some articles on molds_health, with links.
Mycology at Technical University of Denmark, DTU
"a multi-disciplinary approach our fundamental research today covers all aspects of fungal evolution, secondary metabolism, mycotoxin production, physiology and ecology."
List of journals by Dr. Fungi
Fungal Research Group.com
Few articles related to mold (by Dorctors)
Mold info-Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC/US)
A tree of authentical articles on molds and diseases.
FAQ ¨C Mould - CWC
Answers to several questions on molds related particular to wood
Common Questions and Answers about Mold
What is mold? How do molds get into the indoor environment and how do they grow? Is mold happening now because buildings are too tight? The homeowner had a water leak - what is the potential for growing mold in the leak area? What about moisture in the crawl space? At what moisture content should someone be worried about mold? ...
Facts About Mold by New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene
A short article with answers for a few questions
Mold Report:
The Mold Reporter is issued six times a year by Abbey Publications, Inc.
Mold Resources - EPA
A great starting point for exploring.
Help With Air Sampling
Good, complete source of help from SKC for air sampling.
Air Sampling Guides
Links to Guide to NIOSH, OSHA and ASTM Air Sampling Methods; Guide to EPA Air Sampling Standards; Guide to HSE Air Sampling Standards; Passive (Diffusive) Sampling Guide. Other aerosol sampler information
Environmental Mould-Related Resources
List free e journals
By Concordia University
Accessment method - SUSTAINABILITY ISSUES
Full list of programs/sites for assessment methods for environmental impact.
Technical Manual - construction and building design
An Australia site "show how to design and build a more comfortable home that has less impact on the environment."
CSIRO Built Environment
Built Environment Sector of Australia's Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation(CSIRO) provides leadership through innovations delivering major research, technologies, products and services in Building, Construction and Engineering: Sustainable Materials Engineering, Thermal & Fluids Engineering, and Infrastructure Systems Engineering
Lichee - LIfe Cycle House Energy Evaluation,
by CSIRO Built Environment
Atmosphere, Climate & Environment Information Programme website
"to disseminate information, without advocacy or bias, on the causes, effects of and controls on air pollution and climate change, within the framework of national legislation and international discussion."
Science and Tech review - Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
to communicate, to a broad audience, the scientific and technological accomplishments, particularly in the core mission areas of the Laboratory
Forthcoming Conferences
in Energy and Environmental Matters in the Building and Urban Sector
ENR-Engineering News-Record
" business and technical news needed by anyone who makes a living in or from the construction industry."
Mold Links - PLRB
by Property Loss Research Bureau -- a not-for-profit, national association at the leading edge of claims information.
NewJour - Electronic Journals & Newsletters
Internet list for new journals and newsletters available on the Internet
SRA - Society for Risk Analysis
"an open forum for ... risk assessment, risk characterization, risk communication, risk management, and policy relating to risk."
Heat, Air and Moisture Interactions
"Building Envelope and Environmental Control: Part 1- Heat, Air and Moisture Interactions" by M.T. Bomberg and W.C. Brown in Construction Practice
Medical Mycology
formerly Journal of Medical and Veterinary Mycology, a bimonthly international journal publishing original work on all aspects of invasive fungal disease in humans and animals.
Toolbase.org
"is the home building industry's technical information resource. It is a service of the NAHB Research Center, funded by private industry and HUD through the Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH) program"
Health Canada
"Health Canada" site by the Government of Canada, covers aspects of health for all that lives.
Rocky Mountain Institute
"a nonprofit research and educational organization whose goal is to foster the efficient and sustainable use of resources as a path to global security."
David D. Palmer Health Sciences Library!
library search
Mycotoxin List
BuildingEnvelope.org
At Harvard, with nice flash intro http://www.harvarddesignschool.org/
Construction and Maintenance Codes
Blackwell
Online journals
Environmental Effects of Building Materials
"This paper uses recent scientific data to test the validity of the perceptions uncovered in the survey: wood was considered the most environmentally friendly building material (masonry ranked second, concrete third, and steel fourth). "
SICK BUILDING SYNDROME: Causes, Effects and Control
An online book on SBS
Home Energy Magazine
"the magazine of home performance, since 1984, coverage of residential energy efficiency, comfort and safety." searchable article database
Wall Thermal Performance Calculator
"an on-line, interactive method for determining the whole-wall R-value for a variety of wall systems and house plans. " byOak Ridge National Laboratory
Danish National Research Database
"database with Danish research - publications, projects and institutions: Literature - Published research. References to periodical articles, books, chapters in books, reports, conferences; Projects - Research projects; and, Profiles - General descriptions of research carried out at institutes, laboratories or departments'
European Aerobiology Information
Detailed information on sampling principles and procedures, instruments, equipment and counting techniques
SAMPLING AIRBORNE FUNGAL SPORES
A good introduction and description on bioaerosol sampling. This link was broken when checked on Dec. 2006Abstract of a Poster presentation given at MICRO 98: International Microscopy Conference and Exhibition in London in July, 1998
Home Energy Magazine Online
"providing energy professionals with reliable, easy-to-read reporting on the latest energy-efficient technologies for the home--from weatherization, to heating and cooling systems, to lighting, windows, appliances, and indoor air quality."
Weather data viewer
"Design conditions were determined for 509 US, 134 Canadian, 339 European, 293 Asian and 169 other worldwide locations for a total of 1444 locations. Thirty-three years of hourly weather data were used for approximately 1/2 of the US and all of the Canadian locations. Twelve years of data were used for the other locations. "
BDCMag- online magazine Building Design & Construction
a "magazine published for the building team ¡ª architects, engineers, contractors, building owners and facilities managers involved in design and construction of nonresidential buildings"
Building Green
"a loosely defined collection of land-use, building design, and construction strategies that reduces these environmental impacts."
CIB W40
"To explore the phenomena of heat, moisture and air transfer in buildings, components and materials; ? To formulate laws governing the physics involved; ? To define, measure and discuss the hygrothermal properties of materials and building components; ? To apply the acquired knowledge to the design, execution and maintenance of buildings " By This link was checked on Dec. 2006CIB
Green Building Information Council
" is a Canadian non-profit organization whose mission is to disseminate information about energy and environmental issues in the building sector from other sources and organizations around the world. "
EnergyBuilder
"implement innovative environmental practices in new and existing buildings. B. E. S. T. provides consulting services on "green" design techniques, energy efficiency, renewable energy, environmentally sound materials, and improving indoor environmental quality. "
Energy Efficient Building Case Studies:
Many case studies on energy efficient in houses. Good images
Energy Efficiency directory by DMOZ
Web resources by Search engine category on energy efficiency by DMOZ.
Here
Huge list of online journals on engineering, math, and computing.
Building Examples
Descriptions, photos, and drawing of example buildings for school, recreation, office and condos. by CWC
CEETB - European Technical Contractors Committee for the Construction Industry
"Functions and tasks: To promote the technical contractors; To ensure professional representation within European Community bodies. etc."
NIST
National Institute of Standards and Technology Established by US Congress to develop and apply technology
Northwest Eco Building Guild
"protect human health encourage sustainable resource usage foster long-term economic vitality"
Experimental Studies Division (ARQX) of the Meteorological Service of Canada (MSC)
"areas of research interest: Space Studies, Ozone and UV Radiation Monitoring, Solar Radiation Studies and Field Experiments which include the management of the Arctic Stratospheric Ozone Observatory, Eureka, Nunavut in the high Arctic"
FQRSC
French site, Quebec
Topical Reports Green Construction
"... a comprehensive compilation of resources, mostly web-based, as a starting point that will help you "green" your building, home, or site."
Aerobiological Engineering
Extensive information and links to Aerobiological Engineering -- "the art and science of designing buildings and systems for the control of airborne pathogens and reduction of respiratory infections in indoor environments."
Fact Sheet- Sick Building Syndrome / Ohio State University
A short description about SBS by Joe E. Heimlich, 1997
Sick Building Syndrome - Facts by EPA
A description of SBS in Indoor Air Facts No. 4 of EPA
WorldGBC
".. formed in 1999 with the goal of coordinating and advancing the work of national green building organizations, supporting the development of standards, technologies, products and projects."
International Building Physics Toolbox
"a Library of Simulink blocks specially designed for HAM system analyses in Building Physics. "
SPOLD
" an internationally recognised format for the collection and exchange of data on all environmental impacts, including embodied energy"
WMO - World Meteorological Organization
"... coordinates global scientific activity to allow increasingly prompt and accurate weather information and other services for public, private and commercial use, including international airline and shipping industries."
IEA Annex 14: Condensation and Energy
"provided architects, building owners, practitioners as well as researchers, with a better knowledge and understanding of the physical background of these phenomena (critical) conditions for mould growth, material characteristics related to the problems, it has also provided them with better computation models taking air, heat and moisture transfer into account in order to predict properly the phenomena of surface condensation and possible solutions to avoid it."
SSHRC - Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada
"promotes and supports university-based research and training in the social sciences and humanities."
WOOD-DESTROYING INSECTS
A complete, concise table of insects to wood
NATEQ
LE FONDS NATURE ET TECHNOLOGIES, formerly FCAR, Quebec university funding agency
CRD - Collaborative Research and Development Grants
Research program. "to give companies operating from a Canadian base access to the special knowledge, expertise and educational resources at Canadian postsecondary institutions and to offer opportunities for mutually beneficial collaborations that result in industrial or economic benefits to Canada. "
NSERC - National Science and Engineering Research Canada
Funding agency " NSERC's role is to make investments in people, discovery and innovation for the benefit of all Canadians. "
Molds, Mycotoxins, and Human Health
Discusion paper (long) by Michael R. Gray
Mycotoxins in water damaged buildings
for many fungal species and chemical composition "Determination of the mycotoxins actually produced in water-damaged buildings can most adequately be done by analyzing contaminated building materials."
Mesan- an Operational Mesoscale Analysis System
Global meteorological analysis
Mediators of inflammation
"Home page of the journal Mediators of Inflammation which focuses on research into cytokines, biological response modifiers and the family of cell adhesion-promoting molecules. "
Laboratory of Building Physics, Leuven, Belgium
"...research and educational activities in the field of heat and mass transfer in building materials, building parts and buildings, the energy use in buildings, building installations and building acoustics. Also research in urban physics is part of our activities.
Construction Technology Updates
"..Practical 4-6 page publications for architects, engineers, specification writers, property managers, builders and building officials. " by IRC/NRC
AAP - AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS
Web site for "American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and its member pediatricians dedicate their efforts and resources to the health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults."
CBD
"240 of the 250 Canadian Building Digests published between 1960 and 1990 by NRC's Institute for Research in Construction. The topics reflect the diversity of the industry and cover virtually every aspect of design and construction in Canada."
CSA-Canadian Standards Association
"a not-for-profit, non-statutory, voluntary membership association engaged in standards development and certification activities... 2000 standards covering the life sciences, environment, electrical and electronic products, communications systems, building construction, energy, transportation/distribution, materials technology, and quality business management. "
Sustainable Communities Network
"to encourage development that serves the economy, community and the environment."
SustainableBusiness.com
"Sustainable businesses offer products and services that fulfill society's needs while contributing to the well-being of all earth's inhabitants."
Sustainable Building Sourcebook
A reknowned site
Oikos Green Building Source
National Energy Raters Association
"to promote energy conservation, industry ethics and consumer satisfaction through adoptive cost-savings measures"
Habitat for Humanity International's Environmental Initiative
"promotes energy-efficient, environmentally friendly construction, encouraging good stewardship of natural resources and raising awareness of the environmental impact of house building."
Green Building Resource Guide
"a database of over 600 green building materials and products selected specifically for their usefulness to the design and building professions, rather than merely their green material content"
Worldwatch Institute
"a non profit public policy research organization dedicated to informing policymakers and the public about emerging global problems and trends and the complex links between the world economy and its environmental support systems."
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) of EPA
Information about IAQ, molds, Asthma, radon, etc.
Future Fundations
"This website is the first step in drawing out what the principles of Sustainable Construction might mean in practice. "
Mold Reporter
"will cover the causes, remedies and nature of mold problems, providing news and reliable info", issued six times a year by Abbey Publications, Inc.
Wood Durability web site
"offering up-to-date information to help wood users get the most life out of wood construction products", provided by the Canadian Wood Council and Forintek Canada Corp.
ESRU's Web
" home of high quality courseware and software for students and practitioners interested in design tools for building energy efficiency and new and renewable energy deployment appraisal."
Publications as IBP
Publications at IBP
A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home - EPA
"Guide provides information and guidance for homeowners and renters on how to clean up residential mold problems and how to prevent mold growth. "
Indoor Air - Mold/Moisture
Mold resources: basic, clean up, health, building, indoor air, Asthma.
Fungi in buildings - The University of Minnesota
Intro, info, images of fungi. By Department of Environmental Health and Safety (DEHS)
Construction Specifier
"news and the issues that will make, change, and affect your facility management business. "
Greenbuilder.com
IBP- The Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics
"research, development, testing, demonstration and consulting in all fields of building physics. These include energy saving measures, problems of indoor climate, emissions of building materials, moisture and weathering protection and preservation of buildings and historical monuments. "
Sustainable Architecture, Building and Culture
Some good info on sustainability
Case studies
cases of building projects which have used Life Cycle techniques in Australia
Australian LCA Network
"Through building an LCA network it is hoped that those who wish to work in the field will be able to build on each others experience and support one another where possible. "
World Energy Outlook
"a global energy survey, including detailed long-term projections of energy demand, energy supply and CO2 emissions. The "WEO" looks from 20 to 30 years into the future, and its projections are based on the World Energy Model "
Office of Building Technology:
Building technology site for Homeowners, Commercial Building Owners and Operators, Builders and Designers Researchers
List of Building codes online
A large list of organizations related to building codes and standards. Maintained by Criterium-Stanton Engineers
SBCC:
SBCCI publishes the International Codes? and provides editions of its original codes, the Standard Codes (International Building Code?, International Residential Code?,International Fire Code?, International Plumbing Code?, International Private Sewage Disposal Code?, International Fuel Gas Code?, International Zoning Code?, International Energy Conservation Code?, International Property Maintenance Code?, International Mechanical Code?, and the ICC Electrical Code)
IRC: Institute for Research in Construction
"Canada's research, building code development, and materials evaluation services, .. issues that have a large economic impact, assisting industry to innovate and develop technologies that are safe, durable and cost-effective. "
CIB - International Council for Building
"to provide a global network for international exchange and cooperation in research and innovation in building and construction in support of an improved building process and of improved performance of the built environment." "CIB is the acronym of the abbreviated French (former) name: "Conseil International du Batiment" (in English this is: International Council for Building). In the course of 1998, the abbreviation has been kept but the full name changed into: INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL FOR RESEARCH AND INNOVATION IN BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION
World Resources Institute
"WRI is an environmental think tank that goes beyond research to find practical ways to protect the earth and improve people's lives. provides information, ideas, and solutions to global environmental problems.
Code check:
Assorted tidbits/lists on building code (Construction Codes
NAHB - National Association of Home Builders
"a trade association that helps promote the policies that make housing a national priority. "
ORNL -- Building Envelopes Program at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
"building envelope research, which focuses on the structural elements that enclose a building (walls, roofs and foundations), and materials research, which concentrates on the materials within the envelope systems (such as insulation)."
SimaPro: The LCA Software Tool
A program to "a tool to collect, analyse and monitor environmental information for products and services. " commercially available, with limited demo version. Very good for general product analysis.
BTC - Buildings Technology Center
"to identify, develop, and deploy sustainable and energy-efficient building system technologies by forming partnerships between the public sector and private industry for analysis, well-characterized experiments, technology development, and market outreach. "
BS online
British Standard
Office of Research
"to providing the professional services required to support and encourage the development, evolution and expansion of funded research and scholarly activities at Concordia University"
IRC Publications
"IRCPUBS includes references to all the publications of IRC and its predecessor, the NRC Division of Building Research, since our founding in 1947."
CWC-Canadian Wood Council
"the national association representing Canadian manufacturers of wood products used in construction. ... codes and standards, technical information, education programs, and co-ordinating special programs"
MHI
"national trade organization representing all segments of the factory-built housing industry. MHI serves its membership by providing industry research, promotion, education and government relations programs, and by building and facilitating consensus within the industry."
Construction Codes in Canada
List of Canadian code at IRC
fungal research group pub-abs
More than 60 references with abstract on mold, house, and health, also see the This link was checked on Dec. 2006other half of the list

Concept

  1. fungi: legal, law, litigation, insurance issues: 29-11-02
  2. Web Resources - List of all: 26-11-02
  3. Web Resources: 26-11-02
  4. facility management: 26-11-02
  5. fungi: mold in walls -- indoor microbial concentrations: 21-11-02
  6. fungi: indoor biocontamination -- health symptom: 21-11-02
  7. fungi: damp house -- health: 21-11-02
  8. fungi: assessment, sampling and analysis: 20-11-02
  9. fungi: Stachybotrys: 20-11-02
  10. fungi: components and products: 20-11-02
  11. fungi: aerobiology, dispersion of spores,: 12-11-02
  12. fungi: spore, aerosol: 12-11-02


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