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Indoor Environmental Quality

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Recommendations on How to address Summer Energy Poverty in public policies

One of the main objectives of CoolToRise is raising awareness of summer energy poverty but also to identify ways to address it. Following that purpose is the aim of the first policy brief drafted in the framework of the project.

Publication

20/03/2024

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Trends in building and ductwork airtightness in the Republic of Korea

AIVC's Ventilation Information Paper #45.10 summarises current knowledge on trends in building and ductwork airtightness in the Republic of Korea.

Publication

20/03/2024

The effect of urban microenvironment on indoor air temperature

The study shows the influence of urban microenvironment on indoor air temperature of residential buildings in Nordic climate.

Publication

18/03/2024

Renovated residential building in Germany

Successful energy efficiency renovation of 1950s building in Germany

The Passive House Institute has carried out intensive monitoring to assess the renovation of residential buildings in Giessen.

Case study

15/03/2024

iBRoad2EPC Training for Construction Professionals

iBRoad2EPC training material for construction professionals

iBRoad2EPC training material for staged renovation design and construction.

Publication

14/03/2024

Unpredictable weather can cause building envelope issues in commercial buildings

Due to unforeseen weather, building envelope of commercial buildings can be damaged. Building codes and ventilation criteria becomes pivotal for the safety of the occupants.

News

12/03/2024

AIVC March 2024 Newsletter

The March 2024 issue of the AIVC newsletter is out.

News

08/03/2024

AIVC & venticool Webinar – Exploring window opening behaviour for optimal cooling and thermal comfort

This webinar aims to inform architects, engineers, building professionals and researchers about recent findings on user behaviour concerning window opening and its effect on cooling energy use and thermal comfort. The Air Infiltration and Ventilation Centre organizes this webinar - AIVC in collaboration with Venticool.

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AIVC & venticool Webinar – Design and performance assessment of Ventilative Cooling

This webinar aims to inform architects, engineers, building professionals and researchers on recent findings on design and performance assessment of ventilative cooling. Organised by the Air Infiltration and Ventilation Centre - AIVC in collaboration with Venticool, the event is facilitated by INIVE.

Event

Trends in building and ductwork airtightness in Japan

AIVC's Ventilation Information Paper #45.9 summarises current knowledge on trends in building and ductwork airtightness in Japan.

Publication

04/03/2024

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