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From Sep-1-2003 to Sep-30-2003

Updates and changes:

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  • Added references: 11
  • Added concepts: 0
  • Added essays: 12

References

  1. Komulainen, J., Lu, X., Hakkarainen, H., Weckstr?m, A., Viljanen, M. and S. Liukkonen, (2003), Diffusion of some MVOCs through building moisture barriers. (26-9-03)
  2. Simonson, C. J., (2000), Moisture, thermal and ventilation performance of Tapanila ecological house. (26-9-03)
  3. Huang, H., Haghighat, F. and Wurtz, E., (2003), An integrated zonal model for predicting transient VOC distribution in a ventilated room. (26-9-03)
  4. Chebil S. , Galanis N. and Zmeureanu R., (2003), Computer simulation of air infiltration effects on heat transfer in multilayered walls. (26-9-03)
  5. Qiu, X., Haghighat, F. and Kumaran, K., (2003), Modeling moisture accumulation in multi-layered building materials, MODELING MOISTURE IN RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS WITH A MULTIZONE IAQ PROGRAM. (26-9-03)
  6. Karagiozis, A. N., (2003), Importance of moisture control in building performance. (26-9-03)
  7. Maref, W., Lacasse, M., Kumaran, M. K. and Swinton, M. C., (2003), Benchmarking of the advanced hygrothermal model hygIRC with mid scale experiments . (26-9-03)
  8. Straube, J. and Schumacher, C., (2003), The role of hygrothermal modeling in practical building design: case studies. (26-9-03)
  9. Sathyanarayanan, R., Derome, D. and Rivard, H., (2003), The need for an integrated computer-based tool to support building envelope design. (26-9-03)
  10. Sedlbauer, K., (2002), Prediction of mould fungus formation on the surface of and inside building components. (23-9-03)
  11. Burkinshaw, R., (), What is the moisture meter trying to tell us?. (10-9-03)

Essay

  1. BEER-Building Energy Efficiency Research: 29-9-03
  2. Jack pine: 29-9-03
  3. TNO Building and Construction Research: 15-9-03
  4. HAM: HAMSTAD: 15-9-03
  5. SPME - Solid Phase Microextraction: 10-9-03
  6. What is Architectural Engineering?: 2-9-03

Web Links

Web-based Learning Environment
Several online courses on green issue and energy efficiency issue. Some with presentations
Energy Design Guidelines for High Performance Schools
To design buildings to save 25% of the $6 billion of energy used by schools. Downloadable guideline for all five climate types, i.e.: Hot and Dry Climates, Temperate and Humid Climates, Cool and Dry Climates, Hot and Humid Climates, Cool and Humid Climates , Temperate and Mixed Climates, Cold and Humid Climates
NATIVE PINES OF EASTERN NORTH AMERICA
"on-line database designed to assist students studying eastern pines. Emphasis is placed on woody species native or naturalized in eastern North America", This link was checked on Dec. 2006links to trees
Science and Technology of Mould in the Indoor Environment
"A three-stage consultation forum will bring together stakeholders and experts to identify gaps in knowledge and research. "
Heating cost comparisons
Heating cost comparisons
Residential Energy system
a great site for homeowner on energy issues of old and new houses.
Technical Information at Wood Flooring International
"technical information on the woods and flooring products "
Sustainable Energy Ireland
"Ireland's national energy authority, promotes and assists environmentally and economically sustainable production, supply and use of energy..."
CANMET - The Canada Center for Mineral and Energy Technology
"key research arm of Natural Resources Canada and is one of Canada's premier organizations in the field of energy, science and technology"
Canadian Thesaurus of Construction Science and Technology at IRC/NRC
Hundreds of terms (not much explanation through).
The outer shell
info about "Shelter is the task of a house's exterior shell: the roofing, siding, windows, doors and related components that provide a barrier between indoors and outdoors." at How Your House Works
AEI - Architectural Engineering Institute
".. a place to examine issues and exchange views and information with one another, .. to facilitate the crucial communication among these members of the building team, both on a technical basis and in the professional arena.... technical literature, professional advocacy, and educational opportunities."

Concept

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