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Bibliographic database Airbase

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 challenges posed by climate change and related thermal discomfort in school classrooms are a worldwide challenge.

Elahe Tavakoli, Adam O’ Donovan, Paul D. O’Sullivan

The paper introduces an approach for assessing the resilience of buildings to both current heat waves and their recurrence in the future under the impact of climate change.

Letizia Roccamena, Jean-Marie Alessandrini, Pierrick Gervasi, Julien Guilhot, Georgios Kyriakodis, Simon Molesin, Maeva Sabre, Wenjuan Wei

Occupants in natural ventilated buildings usually control ventilation through window opening.

Maria Kolokotroni, May Zune, Thet Paing Tun, Ilia Christantoni, Dimitra Tsakanika, Dorota Stawowczyk, Tristan de Kerchove d’Exaerde

The durability of air barrier systems is a topic that is rarely discussed during the design phase of most projects.

Sean O’Brien, David Artigas

Achieving adequate airtightness of a building envelope is crucial for preventing moisture-related damages in cold and humid climate zones, such as in Norway.

Tore Kolstad Linløkken, Bozena Dorota Hrynyszyn