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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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The reliability, availability and the efficient use of the HVAC- and control systems will be emphasized in the use and maintenance of the buildings in the future.
Within the framework of the work of Annex 25 of the International Energy Agency, the CSTB, in collaboration with different French research teams, is setting up a research programme on the methods of fault detection and diagnosis applicable to heat
The annex was formed to address energy issues related to low slope roof systems. The first task undertaken was the development of a sourcebook on good practices for design, installation and maintenance of insulated roof systems.
Describes the French ACERMI Certification governing thermal insulation.
In the field of insulation techniques, technical advances are mainly due to an interactive approach resulting from three complementary factors: * National building standards and government supported incentive programmes which aim to increase the t
In the last fifteen years "Local Energy Planning" (LEP), has been developed in several countries as a means of designing energy efficient communities.
At present, in France three quarters of new housing is fitted with a mechanically controlled ventilation system (MCV).
Considerable emphasis has been placed on energy consumption management in the residential sector in France over the last twenty years, and a regulation device defining requirements of a substantial level was setup at the end of the eighties.
Describes local energy planning projects in France, urban and land use planning, siting regulations structural effects on energy demand, for an energy conscious urban planning and promoting and better integration of land use, land development and