Rising Damp
Rising damp is a common phenomenon in older buildings, particularly those constructed without a damp-proof course. In simple terms, it … Read More
Technical Manual, Internal Wall Insulation – NBT Refurb System IWI – Pavadentro
The modernisation of old and historic buildings where changes to the external façade are not permit- ted can present a … Read More
Mold Growth Prediction by Computational Simulation
Up to now the common methods to assess the risk of mold growth are based on steady boundary conditions. The … Read More
Sustainable Refurbishment of Exterior Walls and Building Facades – Final Report, Part C – Specific Refurbishment Concepts
This report is the third part of the final report of Sustainable refurbishment of building facades and exterior walls (SUSREF). … Read More
Sustainable Refurbishment of Exterior Walls and Building Facades – Final Report, Part B – General Refurbishment Concepts
This report is the second part of the final report of Sustainable refurbishment of building facades and exterior walls (SUSREF). … Read More
Sustainable Refurbishment of Exterior Walls and Building Facades – Final Report, Part A – Methods and Recommendations
This report is the final report of Sustainable refurbishment of building facades and exterior walls (SUSREF). SUSREF project was a … Read More
Analysis of Housing Upgrades for Policy Formulation using Dynamic Simulation
Upgrading existing building stock is no longer a debatable issue to improve the energy performance of existing building stock and … Read More
External Wall Insulation in Traditional Buildings: Research Report 2014
The drive to reduce energy use and carbon emissions is one of the greatest pressures for change in the historic … Read More
Moisture Performance of Insulated, Raised, Wood-Frame Floors: A Study of Twelve Houses in Southern Louisiana
In flood-prone areas, elevating a building’s floor system above the anticipated flood level can significantly limit the extent of property … Read More
Basement Insulation and Household Humidity
Benefit or Bane? What you need to know before insulating your basement
Vapor Drive and How it Affects Mold Growth in Buildings
Presentation on Summertime vapour drive
Non-Toxic Fumigation & Alternative Control Techniques for Preserving Cultural/Historic Properties & Collections
Technology & Conservation and the Harvard University Environmental Health and Safety Department presented a conference titled “Pest, Insect, & Fungus … Read More