LoginA sample of 232 people were questioned during the winter about their bedroom window opening behaviour. They were also invited to cite the ill effects from which they might suffer if their bedroom window were closed all night.
Bibliographic database Airbase
AIRBASE is the Bibliographic Database of the AIVC. It contains publications and abstracts of articles related to energy efficient ventilation. Where possible, sufficient detail is supplied in the bibliographic details for users to trace and order the material via their own libraries. Topics include: ventilation strategies, design and retrofit methods, calculation techniques, standards and regulations, measurement methods, indoor air quality and energy implications etc. Entries are based on articles and reports published in journals, internal publications and research reports, produced both by university departments and by building research institutions throughout the world. AIRBASE has grown and evolved over many years (1979 to present day, over 22000 references and 16000 documents available online). For most of the references, the full document is also available online.
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An experimental study was conducted in Thailand to determine the thermal performance of twin glazed windows with dynamic insulation. The effects of blinds situated either between or outside the glazing were analysed.
Describes a retrofit carried out on a building of 36000 m3 volume in Northern Italy which eliminated air infiltration around windows using silicone caulking.
Discusses the insulation, ventilation and finish of pitched and flat roofs.
States that the new UK building regulations show a recognition of the importance of controlling the build-up of moisture and indoor air pollutants in the home.
Discusses the various measures used to achieve the energy-conservation aims of the Federal Republic of Germany thermal insulation regulations of 1 January 1984 and to counter the health problems that arose as a result of higher fuel prices leading
Discusses the problems arising from inappropriate ventilation in highly-insulated flats and houses: outlines the advantages of ventilating systems with heat recovery as a possible solution.
Describes four ventilation options for a 3-4 person dwelling of 100-140 m2 living area.
Presents a compact control system of modular construction, developed in the Netherlands, which incorporates in one unit the functions of air circulation and ventilation, heat recovery and heating.
Discusses ventilation efficiency and production rates of water vapour in residential buildings, using a three person flat of 100 m2 living area as amodel. The cold outer surfaces of a building are the critical ones regarding condensation.
The determining parameters for the formation of condensation are 1) the surface temperature of the building section and 2) the dew point temperature of the air in the room.
Discusses case histories of rehabilitation work in flats and maisonettes in London, UK. It is clear from the results of these that the ventilation rate is inadequate for the lifestyle in the dwellings considered.
Outlines some of the principles behind air driven aspects of moisture in buildings and illustrates how calculation methods and mathematical modelling techniques may be used to both predict and remedy associated problems.
The current German Standard specifies a minimum thermal insulation. However even with excellent insulation, if the air change rate is too low, condensation can form.
Surface condensation and mould affect about 15% of the UK housing stock. This paper reports BRE work undertaken in occupied dwellings to identify the effectiveness of a range of remedial measures in various situations.
Over the last few years frequent cases of mould growth in dwellings have occurred.
This paper reviews the work carried out in the Netherlands on moisture problems. In current air flow simulation models for buildings, moisture transfer and diffusion in and between rooms are not taken into account.
Presents a detailed description of the measurement technique and apparatus used to measure the air change rate in the Spencer St and Linford low-energy houses in Milton Keynes, UK.
This paper presents a quantitative estimate of the error of the decay and constant concentration method.