As both a practising architect and a researcher, Berge introduces us authoritatively to issues
such as using raw materials from renewable sources, and the possibilities of designing and …

As numerical models of heat and moisture transfer in porous building materials advance and
numerical investigations increase in the literature, there remains a need for simple accurate …

The significance of interior humidity in attaining sustainable, durable, healthy and
comfortable buildings is increasingly recognised. Given their significant interaction, any …

Wood-based thermal insulation materials have interesting hygroscopic characteristics
because of their high moisture capacity. The present paper investigates the moisture …

In this paper, the thermal and ventilation performance of an ecological house in Helsinki,
Finland are presented. The single-family dwelling has a well-insulated, wooden frame …

This paper presents experimental data measured in a bed of gypsum boards in the transient
moisture transfer (TMT) facility at the University of Saskatchewan. The relative humidity and …

For historic buildings, where an alteration of the exterior façade is not wanted, interior
insulation can be the solution to improve the indoor climate and reduce heat loss, but might …

In recent years, lightweight steel-framed (LSF) constructions are considered sustainable and
widely used worldwide. However, the LSF wall assemblies have the risk of durability failure …

During the last decades, attention to energy and environmental problems has significantly
grown, along with the development of international and national policies addressing …

The extreme climate and limited nature of local resources in the arctic create serious
challenges for the many Inuit communities. Homelessness and housing shortages are still …