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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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Fungal spore content in dust accumulated in air ducts was investigated in 24 mechanically ventilated single-family houses of which 15 had also a central air heating system.
NatVent™ is a seven nation pan-European project which aims to reduce primary energy consumption (and consequently C02 emissions) in buildings by providing solutions to barriers which prevent the uptake of natural ventilation and low-energy cooling
The new headquarters of the Commerzbank in Frankfurt - the tallest office building in Europe - has proved one thing conclusively: it is possible to build a vast high rise in the middle of a busy city and use passive techniques to control its inter
The trend towards natural ventilation and low energy cooling systems is affecting the ways in which engineers design and operate heating systems in low energy buildings
There is a substantial gap between truly energy-efficient construction and what is currently being built. The problems range from lack of training to carelessness.
In the previous issue of this Newsletter, the THERMIE Programme was presented through an interview with Mr Sampaio Nunes, Director of Energy Technology at the EC's DG XVII.
Natural ventilation has been claimed as suitable for 9 out of 10 offices not severely affected by noise or pollution, claims Andrew Martin.
Over 90% of office workers would rather be served by natural ventilation systems, so why is it not normal practice?
Many architects and consultants argue that serious technical difficulties make it impossible to implement.
Variable-air-volume systems utilize some of the latest technology available to control zone temperatures and save fan energy. In fact, the energy savings can be quite substantial.
A field study investigated outside air delivery and thermal comfort in a normally operating variable-air-volume (VA V) system.