Research into the Thermal Performance of Traditional Brick Walls
The national and global imperative to improve energy security and reduce carbon emissions is turning the spotlight onto the existing … Read More
Appendix C: Moisture, Mold and Mildew
Molds and mildew are fungi that grow on the surfaces of objects, within pores, and in deteriorated materials. They can … Read More
Improved Model to Predict Mold Growth in Building Materials
Mold growth is one of the first signs of biological growth linked to too high local moisture content in structures. … Read More
Moisture and Bio-Deterioration Risk of Building Materials and Structures
During the service life of buildings, natural aging and eventual damage of materials due to different chemical, physical, and biological … Read More
Influence of Rain Water Leakage on the Hygrothermal Performance of Exterior Insulation Systems
This investigation shows that ETICS on light weight structures pose no moisture problem in cold and moderate climates when the … Read More
Building a Greener Britain – Transforming the UK’s Existing Housing Stock
Few now doubt climate change and its impact on the world is one if not the most important challenge of … Read More
Simultaneous Heat and Moisture Transport in Building Components
One- and two-dimensional calculation using simple parameters
Long-term Performance of External Thermal Insulation Systems
Since the early 1960s, External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems (ETICS, EOTA name used below) also called External Wall Insulation Systems … Read More
Developing a Database of Energy use of Historic Dwellings in Bath, UK
Historic dwellings in the UK make up 20% of all homes. In the Georgian city of Bath this rises to … Read More
Minimum Home Temperature Thresholds for Health in Winter – A Systematic Literature Review
Many population groups are particularly at risk from cold temperatures; the risk is widely distributed within the population and includes … Read More
Health Impact of Low Indoor Temperatures
The Working Group was convened to review available evidence of the effect on health of low indoor temperatures, especially in … Read More
A guide for Registered Social Landlords – The Business Case: Incorporating Adaptation Measures in Retrofits
Weather already has a financial impact on social housing that we can measure. Direct impacts such as building damage from … Read More