LoginResearch of adaptability to manufacture of application of designs from porous concrete with the help of methodsexpert estimating has shown a high level of adaptabilityto manufacture of the developed decisions in view of factory, transport, assembl
28th AIVC and 2nd Palenc Conference - Crete, Greece - 27-29 September 2007
The 28th AIVC and 2nd Palenc Conference, Building Low Energy Cooling and Ventilation Technologies in the 21st Century, was held in Crete, Greece, 27-29 September 2007.
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Little floors town-planning complexes with energy protect building systems and new types concrete in Russia at 2007 | 2007 | English
It has been investigated the effect of different construction parameters to the thermal performance of a solar chimney.These parameters are the thermal resistance of the walls, the glazing type and the solar chimneys thickness.The thermal performa
Methodology and results of construction company R&D department in energy efficiency in building | 2007 | English
To promote the sustainability the building environment is full of opportunities; in particular in Europe with the energy building performance directive and its adaptationin Spain with the new regulation on energy efficiencyin building (Cdigo Tcnic
A Study on the indoor air quality management effect of intelligent building certificationdrogram | 2007 | English
The management of indoor air quality is accomplished by various types of complex mechanisms related to indoorenvironment and recently, an integrated solution applying state of art technology is being presented pertainingto the management of indoor
The purpose of ventilation is to dilute indoor contaminantsthat an occupant is exposed to. In a multi-zone environment such as a house, there will be different dilutionrates and different source strengths in every zone.
Distribution of a tracer gas in a naturally ventilated greenhouse. measurements and simulations for pesticides dispersion determination | 2007 | English
Numerical and experimental results concerning the emission of a tracer gas (N2O) inside a naturally ventilatedgreenhouse are presented and analyzed.
Multi zone computer simulation is used to predict the concentrations of carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and water vapour in a flat and detached house, fitted with five different ventilation systems all of which comply with current bu
Enhancement of cross-ventilation of a detached house using roof surfaces in densely populated urban areas? Part 2 Numerical investigations about the effects of the roof surface use by CFD | 2007 | English
In Part 1, the changes in wind pressure coefficient distributionon the surfaces of the buildings when building coverage is varied are evaluated and identified, and it is elucidated that the ventilation through skylight is effectivebecause the surf
This document aims to present the progress and the outcome of the research on double skin façades that is being carried out within the European ‘BESTFACADE’ project.
The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) obligates EU member states to develop a reliablemethodology capable of calculating and certifying the energy performance (EP) of their building stock.
Saleable passive house. Marketing activities in the context of passive sustainable principles | 2007 | English
The architectural product is influenced by a series of more general economical aspects such as people’s living standard, which includes not only a relative stability of the prices but also that of the family income.Therefore, the architectural pro
Evaluation of Design Strategies for Improving Summer Comfort Conditions in a Low-Energy Residential Building | 2007 | English
The aim of the present study is to evaluate the design strategies for improving the summer thermal comfort conditions in a low-energy residential building located near Rome.
Computational analysis of indoor air circulation and heat transfer in a house ventilatedby wind-catch | 2007 | English
Considering that natural ventilation is a climatic factor,a renewable alternative, as well as an important source of comfort, it seems to be relevant to consider its great potential when applied to architecture, taking into account economical and
This paper shows the analysis of ventilation impact in the energy behaviour in rural areas. Considering that a large percentage of housing production is self-built in this part of Mexico, the impact of this construction activityis very important.
Enhancement of cross-ventilation of a detached house using roof surfaces in densely populated urban areas Part1 Wind pressure distribution by wind tunnel experiment | 2007 | English
In Asian countries under sultry climatic conditions includingJapan, natural ventilation and cross-ventilation at nighttime give very good effects on the improvement of physical conditions of the residents and on the coolingof the buildings in inte
A numerical analysis of the natural ventilation in greenhouseswas performed at no-wind and low-wind speeds with the use of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).
Experiences from the first German EPBD implementations: - Field tests for residentialand non-residential buildings - Certificates for well-known national and international buildings | 2007 | English
In preparation of the implementation of the Energy Performanceof Buildings Directive (EPBD) the responsibleGerman Ministry has undertaken several actions includingthe developmentof a new energy performance calculationprocedure for non-residential
Application of new design of wind tower configuration to existing building for passive cooling | 2007 | English
In hot and arid climates, evaporative cooling appears to have significant potential to provide thermal comfort and reduce the energy loads of summer season.
In situ measurement of window air tightness : stakes, feasibility, and first results | 2007 | English
In order to limit ventilation losses in low-energy buildings,balance ventilation systems with high-efficiency heat recovery units are often used.
Feasibility study for renewable and low-energy applications in urban building sector | 2007 | English
Global warming and fossil energy sources depletion represent an emergency at Planet scale.