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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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A report on the first part of this investigation of the possibilities of natural ventilation in small utility buildings was presented in 1982.
The glossary gives the translation (English/German - German/English) of more than 1000 terms related to air infiltration and ventilation.
Contains 16 papers including: Keynote Paper, Potential and limits of energy savings in the Swiss building stock; Recommended retrofit actions based on air infiltration evaluations in a variety of buildings; Air infiltration control in housing - a
Contains one supplementary paper, "Experiences in air infiltration measurements in dwellings, and the discussion for the fourth AIC Conference.
This internationally applicable guide to airtightness design solutions is of great practical value to anyone wishing to design dwellings with low pollution and energy demands.
Compares the air change rates measured using the decay method with several different tracer gases. Tracer gas measurements were conducted in a tightly sealed room where constant air leakage rates were maintained using an exhaust fan.
States that windows and doors are the biggest source of energy loss in a house. This happens by air infiltration, conduction and radiation.
Uses a two-region model to predict infiltration, to take into account non-ideal mixing of tracer gas in a building. Considers versions of this model:< 1.
Common assumption is that tight houses cause mould. Questions this attitude and suggests that low-energy and very well insulated housing causes mould as a result of condensation.