This book presents recent research in the area of hygrothermal building performance, acoustic and natural lighting performance in buildings, phase change materials (PCM) and energy storage. Discussing the state of the art in the field, and covering topics relevant to variety of engineering disciplines, such as civil, materials and mechanical engineering, it will appeal to scientists, students, practitioners, lecturers and other stakeholders.

Explores the hygrothermal building performance, acoustic and natural lighting performance in buildings, phase change materials and energy storage Examines the environmental impacts of the construction industry and buildings Written by respected experts in the field

Inhalt
Use of PCM Melting Process in a Thermal Energy Storage System for Buildings Application.- Influence of the Coating System on the Acoustic Performance of Buildings.- Influence of the Coating System on the Thermal Performance of Buildings.- Influence of the Coating System on the Natural Lighting Performance of Buildings.- Modelling Solar Radiation and Heat Transfer of Phase Change Materials Enhanced Test Cells.

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