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From Aug-1-2002 to Aug-18-2002

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  • Added references: 94
  • Added concepts: 31
  • Added essays: 0

References

  1. Fazio, P., Rao, J., and Ge, H., (2002), Measuring air leakage characteristics with flexible double air chambers. (16-8-02)
  2. PWC, (2002), Daylighting guide for Canadian commercial buildings. (16-8-02)
  3. NAHB, (2001), Residential remodeling reports, Moisture Moisture Protection Protection of Wood of Wood Sheathing . (14-8-02)
  4. Canadian Forest Service, Natural Resources Canada, (2001), Market trends and prospects. (14-8-02)
  5. NAHB, (1998), Building better homes at lower costs: the industry implementation plan for the residential national construction goals. (14-8-02)
  6. UKCIP/EPSRC, (2001), Workshop report: Climate change and the built environment research. (13-8-02)
  7. Crowther, D., T. Oreszczyn, S. Pretlove, I. Ridley, J. Horwood, P. Cox and B. Leung, (2001), Controlling house dust mites through ventilation: the development of a model of mite response to varying hygrothermal conditions. (13-8-02)
  8. Future Fundations, (2002), Principle of sustanable construction. (13-8-02)
  9. Ledger, B., (1999), Canada Life environmental room. (12-8-02)
  10. CCE, (1999), Common VOCs & Their Sources. (12-8-02)
  11. Marmion, P., (2001), Green government. (12-8-02)
  12. Archer, J. W. and J. Gallagher, (2001), Objectively speaking. (12-8-02)
  13. CCE, (2001), Relation between objective and sub-objectives, division A. (12-8-02)
  14. CCE, (2001), Project management: mega-building risks. (12-8-02)
  15. Heffernan, V., (2001), Buildings: one wall centre mechanical and electrical systems. (12-8-02)
  16. Sawers, J., (1999), Buildings: soft benefits. (12-8-02)
  17. Ledger, B., (1999), Buildings: counting on green. (12-8-02)
  18. CCE, (1999), Green Building: Challenge poster project. (12-8-02)
  19. CCE, (1999), Green Building Challenge case study. (12-8-02)
  20. CCE, (2001), Sustainable design for a building "skin". (12-8-02)
  21. CCE, (2001), Canadian consulting engineering awards 2001. (12-8-02)
  22. Trueman, C., (2001), Building systems: energy standards. (12-8-02)
  23. Marmion, P., (2001), Building systems: coping with terrorism. (12-8-02)
  24. Bergmann, A., (2002), Business: working internationally lessons learned. (12-8-02)
  25. Halsall, P., (2002), Photovoltaics: taking in the sun. (12-8-02)
  26. CCE, (2002), Building study: going natural. (12-8-02)
  27. Proulx, G. and K. Richardson, (2002), Evacuation: the human factor. (12-8-02)
  28. Lougheed, G. D. and McCartney, C., (2002), Research: smoke management - malls, sprinklers and smoke. (12-8-02)
  29. Alfawakhiri, F., (2002), Buildings: structures - day of reckoning. (12-8-02)
  30. Rubes, J. M. and Rubes, P. L., (2002), Buildings: aftermath. (12-8-02)
  31. Li, H. and Shen, Q., (2002), Supporting the decision-making process for sustainable housing. (9-8-02)
  32. Rosowsky, D. V. and Schiff, S. D., (2002), Damage, shelter, and other performance issues for buildings in high wind regions. (9-8-02)
  33. Shevlin, J., (1996), Successes and ongoing challenges - the international policy response to ozone depletion and its implications for health. (8-8-02)
  34. UNEP, (2002), Status of ratification/accession/acceptance/approval of the agreements on the protection of the stratospheric ozone layer. (8-8-02)
  35. UNEP, (2000), The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer as adjusted and/or amended in in London 1990, Copenhagen 1992, Vienna 1995, Montreal 1997, Beijing 1999. (8-8-02)
  36. Hawken, P., Lovins, A., and Lovins, H.L, (1999), Natural capitalism: creating the next industrial revolution. (8-8-02)
  37. Graves, H.M. and Phillipson, M.C, (2000), Potential implications of climate change in the built environment. (8-8-02)
  38. CICA, (2000), Industry as a partner for sustainable development: construction. (8-8-02)
  39. Lowe, R., (2001), A review of recent and current initiatives on climate change and its impact on the built environment: impact, effectiveness and recommendations final report. (8-8-02)
  40. Siy, E., L. Koziol and D. Rollins, (2001), The state of the states: assessing the capacity of states to achieve sustainable development through green planning. (8-8-02)
  41. Bruntland, G. (ed.), (1987), Our common future: The World Commission on Environment and Development. (8-8-02)
  42. Lis?, K.R, (2001), Effects of climate change on built environments. (8-8-02)
  43. IPCC, (2001), Climate change 2001: the scientific basis. (7-8-02)
  44. UNFCCC, (2001), Report of the global environment facility to the conference, note by the secretariat. (7-8-02)
  45. Roodman, D.M. and N. Lenssen, (1995), A building revolution: how ecology and health concerns are transforming construction. (7-8-02)
  46. EPA, (1990), Biological pollutants in your home. (7-8-02)
  47. EPA, (2002), A brief guide to mold, moisture, and your home. (7-8-02)
  48. WMO, (2002), WMO statement on the status of the global climate in 2001. (7-8-02)
  49. WMO, (2002), WMO Annual report 2001. (7-8-02)
  50. UNEP/GRID-Arenda, (2002), Vital climate graphics. (7-8-02)
  51. IPCC, (2001), Third Assessment Report - Climate Change 2001. (7-8-02)
  52. IPCC, (2001), Climate change 2001: impacts, adaptation, and vulnerability. (7-8-02)
  53. Bundesministerium fščr Verkehr, Bau-und Wohnungswesen, (2001), Guideline for sustainable building. (7-8-02)
  54. Davison, M., J. Persmann, and J. Reid, (), Green building materials residence, a WATgreen / ERS 285 study. (7-8-02)
  55. FCCC, (2001), Input to the World Summit on Sustainable Development. Note by the secretariat. (7-8-02)
  56. Gurung, N., Mahen Mahendran, (2001), Comparative life cycle costs for new steel portal frame building systems. (6-8-02)
  57. Goldberg, L.F. and Aloi, T., (2001), Space humidity/interior basement wall insulation moisture content relationships with and without vapor retarders. (6-8-02)
  58. Sedlbauer, K., Krus, M., Zillig, W. and Kščnzel, H. M., (2001), Mold growth prediction by computational simulation. (6-8-02)
  59. Peltola, J., M. A. Andersson, T. Haahtela, H. Mussalo-Rauhamaa, F. A. Rainey, R. M. Kroppenstedt, and R. A. Samson, (2002), Toxic-metabolite-producing bacteria and fungus in an indoor environment. (6-8-02)
  60. Korpi, A. Pasanen,A.L. and P. Pasanen, (1998), Volatile compounds originating from mixed microbial cultures on building materials under various humidity conditions. (6-8-02)
  61. Deal, B., (2001), Ecological urban dynamics: the convergence of spatial modelling and sustainability. (6-8-02)
  62. Cole, R.J, (2001), Lessons learned, future directions and issues for GBC. (6-8-02)
  63. Mackley, C.J. and S. Milonas, (2001), Knowledge transfer and green building challenge. (6-8-02)
  64. Larsson, N.K. and R.J. Cole, (2001), Green Building Challenge: the development of an idea. (6-8-02)
  65. Todd, J.A., Drury Crawley, Susanne Geissler, Gail Lindsey, (2001), Comparative assessment of environmental performance tools and the role of the Green Building Challenge. (6-8-02)
  66. Tsai, S.M. et al, (2001), Measurements of airborne fungal and endotoxin levels in water-damaged buildings. (6-8-02)
  67. Westberg, K. Johan NoršŠn, Hščlya Kus, (2001), On using available environmental data in service life estimations. (6-8-02)
  68. Doll, S.C. and H.A. Burge, (2001), Characterization of fungi occurring on "new" gypsum wallboard. (6-8-02)
  69. Shipworth, D., (2001), A stochastic framework for embodied greenhouse gas emissions modelling of construction materials. (6-8-02)
  70. Deakin, M., P. Huovila, S.l. Rao, M. Sunikka and R. Vreeker, (2001), The assessment of sustainable urban development. (6-8-02)
  71. Stehn, L., (2002), Environmental labelling of timber-framed dwellings and their building components. (6-8-02)
  72. Dulaimi, M.F., Ling, F., Ofori, G. and De Silva, N., (2002), Enhancing integration and innovation in construction. (6-8-02)
  73. Kohler, N. and Hassler, U., (2002), The building stock as a research object. (6-8-02)
  74. Camilleri, M., Roman Jaques, Nigel Isaacs, (2001), Impacts of climate change performance on building in New Zealand. (6-8-02)
  75. ASHRAE, (2000), Recommended practices for controlling moisture in crawl spaces. (6-8-02)
  76. Smulski, S., (1996), Wood-destroying fungi in residential construction. (6-8-02)
  77. Fisette, P., (2000), Decoding building codes. (6-8-02)
  78. Fisette, P., (1997), Common failures in wood structures. (6-8-02)
  79. Fisette, P., (1997), Choosing between oriented strandboard and plywood. (6-8-02)
  80. Levermore, G., C. Sanders, J. Dewsbury, A. Gadian and P. Laycock, (2001), Inaccuracies in standard meteorological low-speed wind data. (6-8-02)
  81. Griffith, B.T., H. Goudey and D. Arasteh, (2002), Surface temperatures of window specimens: infrared thermography laboratory measurements. (6-8-02)
  82. ASHRAE, (2001), Modeling two and three-dimensional heat transfer through composite wall and roof assemblies in hourly simulation programs. (6-8-02)
  83. Pasanen, P.O. et al, (2001), Fungal growth on wood surfaces at different moisture conditions in crawl spaces. (6-8-02)
  84. ASHRAE, (1997), Moisture transfer in porous materials exposed to combined humidity and temperature gradients. (6-8-02)
  85. Hyv?rinen, A. et al, (2001), Fungi in moisture-damaged building materials. (6-8-02)
  86. ASHRAE, (2001), WYEC2 Software. (6-8-02)
  87. Moyer, N.A., D. Beal, D. Chasar, J. McIlvaine, C. Withers and S. Chandra, (2001), Moisture problems in manufactured housing: probable causes and cures. (6-8-02)
  88. Vinha, J.O., P. K?kel? and R. Lindberg, (2001), Moisture behavior of timber-framed external wall structures in Nordic climate. (6-8-02)
  89. Harriman, L.G., G. W. Brundrett, and R. Kittler, (2001), The new ASHRAE design guide for humidity control in commercial buildings. (6-8-02)
  90. Macher, J.M., F. C. Tsai, L.E. Burton, K.Liu, and J. M. Waldman, (2001), Prevalence of culturable airborne fungi in 100 U.S. office buildings in the building assessment survey and evaluation (BASE) study. (6-8-02)
  91. Mitamura, T., C. Rode and J. Schultz, (2001), Full-scale testing of indoor humidity and moisture buffering in building materials. (6-8-02)
  92. Haverinen, U. et al, (2001), Modeling moisture damage and its association with occupant health symptoms. (6-8-02)
  93. ASHRAE, (2001), Characterization of framing factors for low-rise residential building walls. (6-8-02)
  94. Straube, J.F. and V. Acahrya, (), Indoor air quality, healthy buildings, and breathing walls. (5-8-02)

Essay

  1. Advanced Buildings Technologies and Practies: 16-8-02
  2. ECE Timber Committee Technical Excursion to the Federal Republic of Germany: 14-8-02
  3. NAHB: National Association of Home Builders: 14-8-02
  4. Whole buildings approach: 14-8-02
  5. Buildings Technology Roadmap: 14-8-02
  6. Building Materials and Wood Technology: 13-8-02
  7. UKCIP - UK Climate Impacts Programme: 13-8-02
  8. TransScan - emerging trends in the built environment: 13-8-02
  9. Sustainable Construction: 13-8-02
  10. UNEP: United Nations Environment Programme: 13-8-02
  11. Smart vapor barrier - Germany IBP: 12-8-02
  12. Three largest Canadian construction firm: 12-8-02
  13. WMO: World Meteorological Organization: 9-8-02
  14. Montreal Protocol: 8-8-02
  15. Foundation for the Built Environment (FBE): 8-8-02
  16. Web sites: sustainable, green: 8-8-02
  17. Green building: guideline of sustainable design: 8-8-02
  18. References: sustainable development: 8-8-02
  19. green building project: WATgreen at University of Waterloo: 8-8-02
  20. Conferences on climate change: 7-8-02
  21. GBC - Green Building Challenge: 7-8-02
  22. WorldGBC: 7-8-02
  23. Journal: Canadian Journal of Forest Research: 6-8-02
  24. CIBSE: 6-8-02
  25. Conference: Indoor Air Quality: 6-8-02
  26. Journal: Construction Management and Economics: 6-8-02
  27. Journal: Roof Consultants Institute: 6-8-02
  28. Journal: Nordic Journal of Building Physics: 6-8-02
  29. Building Green: 5-8-02
  30. Building share of resources: 5-8-02
  31. Sustainable buildings,: 5-8-02
  32. implementation of energy balance: 2-8-02
  33. Journal: Heat and Mass Transfer: 1-8-02

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    • Concept

    1. building subsystems: electrical: 12-8-02
    2. building subsystems: mechanical: 12-8-02
    3. building subsystems: HVAC: 12-8-02
    4. building subsystems and services: 12-8-02
    5. IAQ: sick building syndrome, SBS: 9-8-02
    6. Ozone depletion: 8-8-02
    7. built environment: 8-8-02
    8. climate change, global warming: 8-8-02
    9. Education, training: 8-8-02
    10. green building materials: 8-8-02
    11. green building project: 8-8-02
    12. green building, sustainable building: 8-8-02
    13. fungi: remediation, treatment, prevention: 7-8-02
    14. experiment: survey and questionnaire: 7-8-02
    15. fungi: damage to buildings: 7-8-02
    16. experiment: mycology study: 7-8-02
    17. simulation: energy: 7-8-02
    18. simulation: wind-driven rain: 7-8-02
    19. Whole building HAM: theory and modeling: 7-8-02
    20. guideline: 7-8-02
    21. experiment: laboratory: 7-8-02
    22. energy: calculation: 7-8-02
    23. building: commercial, office: 7-8-02
    24. simulation: heat transfer, thermal: 7-8-02
    25. building: damage and failures: 7-8-02
    26. greenhouse gas emissions: 6-8-02
    27. mathematics: stochastical modeling and analysis: 6-8-02
    28. energy efficiency: 6-8-02
    29. building types: 2-8-02
    30. building: highrise: 1-8-02
    31. building: condo / condominium: 1-8-02


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