Wood may be a conditioning component in the indoor environment because the pore structure of wood interacts with the ambient air. These interactions between indoor climate and building interiors may …
A substantial share of global energy consumption is used to accommodate desired indoor climate. Increased focus on energy efficient buildings has resulted in rising concerns about possible adverse effects on …
The moisture buffer capacity of hygroscopic materials and the potential to reduce heating, cooling and ventilation loads has been discussed the last decade. Hygroscopic materials can moderate the levels of …
Laminated timber products (Gluelam and CLT), are increasingly used as structural building materials. The motivation is often based on the environmental performance of low carbon footprint in manufacturing and indoor …
