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From Aug-1-2003 to Aug-31-2003

Updates and changes:

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  • Added references: 5
  • Added concepts: 1
  • Added essays: 18

References

  1. Sherman, M. H., (1999), ASHRAE'S Residential Ventilation Standard: Exegesis of Proposed Standard 62.2. (15-8-03)
  2. Sherman, M. H., (), Infiltration Degree-Days: A Statistic for Quantifying Infiltration-Related Climate. (15-8-03)
  3. Sherman, M., Dickerhoff, D., (1994), Air-tightness of US. Dwellings. (15-8-03)
  4. House, J. M. and Kelly, G. E., (1999), Overview of building diagnostics. (11-8-03)
  5. Hutcheon, N. B. and Handegord, G. O., (1995), Building science for a cold climate. (5-8-03)

Essay

  1. What's a Blower Door? H.E.A.T: 11-8-03
  2. Journal: Wood Science: 8-8-03
  3. Journal: Wood and Fiber Science: 8-8-03
  4. CRDBER: Web sites that have links to this site: 7-8-03

Web Links

Ohio Toxic Mold information
web resources on toxic molds
Ohio IAQ Resources
quite extensive and inclusive list "to provide information and links to service providers and product information sources"
FSEC Home & buildings online publications
Building Envelope theory by Foam-Teck
good intro and tips on insulating envleop;
Engineering Fundamentals
"to create an online destination for the engineering community, where working professionals can quickly find a variety of information to aid in the solution of complex design problems. "
Building Environment & Thermal Envelope Council
COMIS Multizone Air Flow Model Conjunction Of Multizone Infiltration Specialists
HUD's Energy Efficient Rehab Advisor
"Developed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, this Web site will help you to successfully integrate energy efficiency into your rehab project."
Moisture detection equipment list at Xatta
List of more than a douzen sites that are either web resources pages (such as a page on this site) of industry directories (some are ad sites)
Technical Preservation Guidance
This site has a nice description of building components, including exterior envelopes and interior walls, with specific references to historical buildings.
Parliament Buildings restoration, Canada
"renovations that will preserve and enhance the beauty and safety of these national treasures"
Construction Specifications Canada (CSC),
"published six times a year to provide a forum for specifiers, contractors, architects and engineers involved in design and construction, with emphasis on meeting the needs of specification writers." - abstract only, subscription for full access.
Building Science Insights
A series of publications arising from a series of seminars offered by This link was checked on Dec. 2006IRC: Institute for Research in Construction between 1982 and 1992. Each deals with a specific topic and provides scientific and technical information of a practical nature for construction professionals, on: Windows, roofs, walls, fire safety, noise transmission, sealants, coatings and protection systems, lighting, general.
Canadian Architect
"a magazine for architects and related professionals practicing in Canada.
Performance Based Built Environment
to debate the issues of performance based build environment, the 4th Domain of PeBBu initiative.
School of Built Environment
educational opportunities spanning the diverse range of professions involved in the planning, design, construction and development of our environment and infrastructure.
Construction Terminology and Explanations
Simple explanation of parts in a house with cut-view images.
Jersey Balances
"supplier of Analytical, Precision, Top-Loading, Moisture & Industrial Balances and scales - for weighing to the nearest 0.00001g up to several hundred metric tons"

Concept

  1. Terminology, glossary: 1-8-03


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