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From Dec-1-2002 to Dec-31-2002

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  • Added references: 54
  • Added concepts: 4
  • Added essays: 45

References

  1. Kozak, R. A. and Cohen, D. H., (1995), Assessment of the attitudes and perceptions of architects and structural engineers towards the environmental impact of structural material use in commercial construction. (18-12-02)
  2. CWC, (1995), Environmental effects of building materials; wood the renewable resource. (18-12-02)
  3. Duncheskie, D., Coleman, J. and Oddo, V., (1998), Walls and Infrastructure. (18-12-02)
  4. NAHB Research Center, (1995), Residential construction waste management demonstration and evaluation, assistance agreement number: CX 822813-1-0, Task 1 report. (18-12-02)
  5. NAHB, (2001), Moisture moisture protection protection of wood of wood sheathing . (18-12-02)
  6. Affordable Housing Research and Technology, (2002), Research and Development Needs for Structural Performance of Light-frame Residential Construction - Workshop Report. (18-12-02)
  7. CWC, (2002), Thermal performance of light-frame assemblies, DESIGN AND COSTING WORKBOOK A guide to single storey commercial wood structures. (18-12-02)
  8. Carll, C., Knaebe, M., Malinauskas, V., Sotos, P. and Tenwolde, A., (2000), Performance of back-primed and factory-finished hardboard lap siding in southern florida. (18-12-02)
  9. Baumann, M. G. D., (1997), Volatile organic chemical emissions from composite wood products: a review . (18-12-02)
  10. Spelter, H., (1996), Emerging nonwood building materials in residential construction. (18-12-02)
  11. Wolfe, R. W., (1998), Wind resistance of light-frame structures. (18-12-02)
  12. Lstiburek, J., (2004), Builder's guide: cold climates. (17-12-02)
  13. Lstiburek, J., (1995), The fundamental flaw of EIFS. (17-12-02)
  14. Bomberg, M., Kumaran, K. and K. Day, (1999), Moisture management of EIFS walls. Part 1.The basis for evaluation. (17-12-02)
  15. Depani, S., (1999), A study on single blower door methods for multifamily buildings in Montreal (Quebec). (13-12-02)
  16. ASTM, (2000), E331-00 Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference. (13-12-02)
  17. ASTM, (2000), E1825-96 Standard Guide for Evaluation of Exterior Building Wall Materials, Products, and Systems. (13-12-02)
  18. ASTM, (2000), E1827-96(2002) Standard Test Methods for Determining Airtightness of Buildings Using an Orifice Blower Door. (13-12-02)
  19. ASTM, (2000), E2099-00 standard practice for the specification and evaluation of pre-construction laboratory mockups of exterior wall systems. (13-12-02)
  20. ASTM, (2000), D3274-95 Standard Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Surface Disfigurement of Paint Films by Microbial (Fungal or Algal) Growth or Soil and Dirt Accumulation. (13-12-02)
  21. ASTM, (2001), E2128-01a Standard Guide for Evaluating Water Leakage of Building Walls. (12-12-02)
  22. Bryson, D. K. and Rhine, J. R., (), Solving water intrusion and mold problems in North Carolina, legal claims arising out of mold and water problems. (12-12-02)
  23. Casarona, R. B. and Mcqueen, A. E., (2002), Legal issues involving mold contamination, BSC Final Report: Lessons Learned from Building America Participation. (12-12-02)
  24. ASCE and IBHS, (2001), The ten most wanted - a search for solutions to reduce recurring losses from natural hazards. (12-12-02)
  25. Yendler, B., (1999), Preliminary evaluation of soil moisture probe for use with Arcillite. (11-12-02)
  26. Low, G. A., Palfreyman, J. W., White, N. A. and Sinclair, D. C. R., (1999), Development of model systems for investigations of the dry rot fungus Serpula lacrymans (Schumach. ex Fr.) Gray: Use for analysis of the environmental sensitivity of the organism. (11-12-02)
  27. Aggelides, S. M. and Londra, P. A., (1998), Comparison of empirical equations for temperature correction of gypsum sensors. (11-12-02)
  28. Kunzel, H. M., (1998), Effect of interior and exterior insulation on the hygrothermal behaviour of exposed walls. (11-12-02)
  29. Palfreyman, J.W., Smith, D. and Low, G.A, (2001), The use of representative modelling to test the efficacy of environmental control treatments for the dry rot fungus Serpula lacrymans: simulating the infection and the treatment of flooring timber. (11-12-02)
  30. Bondi, P. and Stefanizzi, P., (2001), Hygro-thermal performance of hollow bricks and current standards. (11-12-02)
  31. Fisette, P., (1999), Housewraps, felt paper and weather penetration barriers. (10-12-02)
  32. Stuart, M. D. and Moura-costa, P., (1998), Climate Change Mitigation by Forestry: a review of international initiatives. (10-12-02)
  33. Carll, C., (2000), Rainwater intrusion in light-frame building walls. (10-12-02)
  34. Beaulieu, P., Bomberg, M., Cornick, S., Dalgliesh, A., Desmarais, G., Djebbar, R., Kumaran, K., Lacasse, M., Lackey, J. Maref, W., et al., (2002), Final Report from Task 8 of MEWS Project (T8-03) - Hygrothermal Response of Exterior Wall Systems to Climate Loading: Methodology and Interpretation of Results for Stucco, EIFS, Masonry and Siding Clad Wood-Frame Walls. (6-12-02)
  35. ASTM, (2002), G84-89(1999)e1 standard practice for measurement of time-of-wetness on surfaces exposed to wetting conditions as in atmospheric corrosion testing. (6-12-02)
  36. Swinton, M. C., Bomberg, M. T., Kumaran, M. K., Maref, W., Normandin, N. and Marchand, R. G., (2000), In-Situ performance evaluation of exterior insulation basement systems (EIBS) - spray polyurethane foam: summary report. (6-12-02)
  37. Tuomisto, J. T., (1999), TCDD: a Challenge to Mechanistic Toxicology. (5-12-02)
  38. Korpi, A., (2001), Fungal volatile metabolites and biological responses to fungal exposure . (5-12-02)
  39. Meklin, T., (2002), Microbial exposure and health in schools - effects of moisture damage and renovation. (5-12-02)
  40. Crawford, D.M. and Clausen, C.A, (1999), Evaluation of wood treated with copper-based preservatives for Cu loss during exposure to heat and copper-tolerant Bacillus licheniformis. (5-12-02)
  41. Sa?d, M. N. A., Brown, W. C. and Walker, I. S., (1997), Long-Term field monitoring of an EIFS clad wall. (4-12-02)
  42. Quarles, S. L., (), Physical Limitations of Moisture Meters. (4-12-02)
  43. Carll, C. and TenWolde, A., Carll, C., (1996), Accuracy of wood resistance sensors for measurement of humidity. (4-12-02)
  44. Samuelson, I. and Nielsen, A., (2002), Checklists for clean and moisture safe buildings. (4-12-02)
  45. Kurkinen, K. and Hagentoft, C., (2002), Durability control by means of hygrothermal history in building components. (4-12-02)
  46. Becker, R. and Putterman, M., (2002), Patterned mold growth on rendered facades in Israel - A consequence of substrate thermal insulation. (4-12-02)
  47. Sedlbauer, K., Krus, M. and Zillig, W., (2002), A new model for mould prediction and its application on dwellings with mould on the outer facades. (4-12-02)
  48. Kvande, T., Time, B. and Waldum, A. M., (2002), Capacity of rendering systems to resist rain penetration. (4-12-02)
  49. Rode, C., Mitamura, T., Schultz, J. and Padfield, T., (2002), Test cell measurements of moisture buffer effects. (4-12-02)
  50. Christensen, G. and Bunch-nielsen, T., (2002), A "follow-up" study of moisture conditions and performance of moisture sensors in flat roofs provided with exterior insulation in the late seventies. (4-12-02)
  51. Ott, W. R., (1998), Human activity patterns: a review of the literature for air pollution exposure estimation. (3-12-02)
  52. Health Council, (2002), Environmental health risk assessment guidelines for assessing human health risks from environmental hazards. (3-12-02)
  53. Forintek Canada Corporation, (2001), Guidelines for on-site measurement of moisture in wood building materials. (3-12-02)
  54. Anon, (2002), Healthy indoors - achieving healthy indoor environments in canada, Healthy Buildings, Healthy People: A Vision for the 21st Century. (3-12-02)

Essay

  1. Light Frame Wood Construction: 18-12-02
  2. Journal: Journal of Thermal Envelope and Building Science: 17-12-02
  3. Conference: Quality Drying: The Key to Profitable Manufacturing: 17-12-02
  4. EIFS Current Status - 2002: 17-12-02
  5. Web sites: Standard issuing organizations/sites: 13-12-02
  6. School student breathing 14 thousand hours: 12-12-02
  7. Journal: Agronomy Journal: 11-12-02
  8. Journal: International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation: 11-12-02
  9. WHO's definition for 'environmental health': 5-12-02
  10. Optical Coherence: 4-12-02

Web Links

FRDA publiction Abstract Listing
quite a selction: forestry, BC related
Walls and Infrastructure
excellent introductory info on building envelope (Foundations Wall Structures Roof Structures), as Structural System, a course suplment.
Guide to Wood Design Information
excellent "bibliography of technical wood design information available from the associations of the Wood Products Promotion Council and other cooperating organizations."- by Scott McVicker 1999
CWC publications
Publications at PBSRG - Performance based studies research group
Abstracts and purchase option for many publications (related to facility managers)
Forest Products Society - conference and meeting abstracts
Abstracts of many wood related conferences is available in .pdf, in the Conference section.
Publications at Interactive Resources
Articles about Architectural Practice, Building Codes, Construction Litigation, Construction
Residential Energy Code - Seattle
10 Chapter, HTML format, interlinked.
Toxic Mold Legal Network
An online mold litigation resource
Mold: The Whole Picture - Abbey Newsletter
A 4 series of articles on mold by Ellen McCrady: The Whole Picture Pt. 1; Pt. 2, Assessment of Mold Problems; Pt. 3, A Neglected Public Health Problem; Part 4: Effect of Mold on Schools, Homes, & Human Beings
Fungal Resources and Glossary - Univ. of Minnesota, Environmental Health & Safety
Basics, images, in buildings, and A "Fungal Glossary" gives basic facts and references for five pages of genera & species.
PAN - Prarie Adaptation Network, Canada
Excellent publication list for Clearinghouse for climatic impact, adaptation and mitigation information, on Reports, journal articles, literature reviews & bibliographies (not updated frequently)
R-2000 Standard (2001 Edition)
"The R-2000 Standard presents the criteria that a new house must meet to be eligible for R-2000 certification. The technical requirements of the R-2000 Standard include measures for the efficient use of energy, improved indoor air quality and better environmental responsibility in the construction and operation of a house."
Caulking and Weatherstripping - Louisiana Department of Natural Resources
complete information on Caulking and Weatherstripping
Weatherize Your Home-Caulk and Weather Strip
Nice lists of Caulk and Weather Strip, and some web links
Fact Sheets - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy- EERE
U.S. Department of Energy's Office on worldwide information about energy efficiency and renewable energy
ScienceDirect
Cover many journals. Abstract and full-text available to subscribers
International Federation of Building and Wood Workers (IFBWW)
is the leading global union body working to protect workers in the building, building materials, wood, forestry and allied sectors.
FPL publications
Large amount of searchable publication database, including This link was broken when checked on Dec. 2006Dividends From Wood Research, This link was broken when checked on Dec. 2006Durability, and more.
Forest Products Lab
"on pulp and paper products, housing and structural uses of wood, wood preservation, wood and fungi identification, and finishing and restoration of wood products."
Encyclopeadia Britannica
Fungi properties and cassifications-Diversity of Living Organisms
"at Kennesaw State University to provide information and links related to biological diversity"-brief
BFRL- Building and Fire Research Laboratory
"studies building materials; computer-integrated construction practices; fire science and fire safety engineering; and structural, mechanical, and environmental engineering... Meet the measurement and standards needs of the Building and Fire Safety communities."
balanced solutions by John Straube and Chris Schumacher
"solve building performance problems and help designers create high performance buildings, by combining a detailed understanding of the technical issues and the socio-economic context of the built environment."
CiteSeer scientific literature digital library
"CiteSeer is a scientific literature digital library that aims to improve the dissemination and feedback of scientific literature, and to provide improvements in functionality, usability, availability, cost, comprehensiveness, efficiency, and timeliness."
RealPaper -- how to cite publications
more than 25,000 example papers to download; to properly cite journal articles using the APA & MLA styles
Indoor Pollutants
A very thorough essay on Indoor Pollutants; over 200 pages, Committee on Indoor Pollutants, Board on Toxicology and Environmental Health Hazards,Assembly of Life Sciences, National Research Council, NATIONAL ACADEMY PRESS,Washington, D.C. 1981
Cladding- a course by Dr. Heng Li
"An understanding of the basic concept of claddings."
Apparatus and method for heat flow measurement
Article on "A method for accurate, on site heat flow measurement through a substrate surface using surface mounted heat flow sensors and an apparatus for on site calibration of surface mounted heat flow sensors are presented. "
Finnish Research Programme on Environmental Health, SYTTY
"to generate information for the assessment of connections between the environment and human health, to develope procedures, methods and techniques for the promotion of environmental health, ..."
A building revolution - Roodman and Lenssen (1995)
A paper you must read. Roodman and Lenssen (1995), "A building revolution: how ecology and health concerns are transforming construction", Worldwatch Paper 124, Worldwatch Institute, Washington, DC, March.
technical papers by Morrison Hershfield
Over 50 excellent reports by the company on building related investigations.
Is Indoor Mold Contamination a Threat to Health? by Harriet M. Ammann
A good article of mold, health, toxin.
Wood movement as it effects joinery
Effect of moisture, isothermal, shrinkage of various wood specias
Moisture Content Measurement
An excellent, practical article on practical MC measurement.
Seattle Energy Code
"This site contains the entire text of the Energy Code in effect in Seattle: The 2002 Seattle Energy Code (2001 Washington State Energy Code plus Seattle amendments). "
Seattle Report
"35 walls were evaluated for their hygrothermal response to environmental loads present in the greater Seattle area"
RCI-Mercury - Resource for Roofing and Waterproofing Information
Excellent "online roofing and waterproofing document resource. " on Coatings Codes, Associations, Standards, Wood Expansion Joints, etc.; ...technical journal of the Roof Consultants Institute.
Claddings Institute of New Zealand
"to promote quality performance of building envelopes."
Indoor Pollutants -
Complete research documents about "Indoor pollution in residences, public building, and offices "
Journal of Light Construction, JLC Online
"unbiased coverage of products, materials, and building techniques as well as hands-on management advice". Good articles about all aspects of housing/buildings
BC Housing - Web links
"provides hyperlinks to a number of related housing web sites as a public service. Following is a list of categories of the hyperlinks found on this and other pages. " by This link was checked on Dec. 2006BC Housing
Canadian Home Builders' Association, BC (CHBA-BC)
"offers technical support services, reference materials and government information for the benefit of all its members. "
Achieving Healthy Indoor Environments in Canada
"cross-Canada, multi-stakeholder consultation, strategy development and alliance building process for achieving healthy indoor environments in Canada"
Aerobiology- Fungal Populations in Indoor Air by Megan Hargreaves
A nice article about fungal stuff in indoor, toxin, and health

Concept

  1. Web Resources: Research publications: 5-12-02
  2. Web Resources: Sites with articles on fundamentals: 5-12-02
  3. Web Resources: list of organizations, institutes and associations: 5-12-02
  4. Web Resources: List of publications: 3-12-02


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