Table of Contents

1. Building Materials

• 1.1. Moisture Buffering
• 1.2 Hygrothermal Properties
• 1.3 Salt Transport
• 1.4 Experimental Procedures
• 1.5 Degradation and Durability
• 1.6 Vacuum Insulation Panels

2. Building Envelopes

• 2.1 Envelope Systems
• 2.2 Double Facades and Window
• 2.3 Walls
• 2.4 Roofs
• 2.5 Sub-grade

3. Whole Buildings

• 3.1 Building Engineering
• 3.2 Whole Building HAM
• 3.3 Energy
• 3.4 Ventilation and Air Leakage

4. Indoor Environment

• 4.1 Thermal Comfort
• 4.2 Daylighting and Acoustics
• 4.3 Indoor Air Quality

5. Outdoor Environment

• 5.1 Climate Change and Sustainable Design
• 5.2 Wind Driven Rain
• 5.3 Weather and Buildings

About the Author

Paul Fazio, Hua Ge, Jiwu Rao and Guylaine Desmarais