A Review of International Approaches for Development of Climate Reference Periods – for Hygrothermal Analysis of Buildings
Tahir, Assad Mohammad LU
; Hamid, Akram Abdul
LU
; Wallentén, Petter
LU
and Arfvidsson, Jesper
LU
(2025)
9th International Building Physics Conference, IBPC 2024
In Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering
552 LNCE.
p.62-67
- Abstract
In recent years, Sweden has seen substantial changes to its building designs, especially regarding the envelope and ventilation systems, across both renovations and new constructions. Although enhancements like better insulation and new building materials have boosted energy efficiency, they have also led to moisture-related problems such as stains, mold, and decay. To address these issues, heat and moisture transfer simulations are used for damage assessments, relying on climate data and often utilizing a Moisture Reference Year (MRY). The creation of an MRY specifically for Sweden's buildings and climate is currently being explored. This work seeks to gather methods from different countries, conducting a thorough search in databases... (More)
In recent years, Sweden has seen substantial changes to its building designs, especially regarding the envelope and ventilation systems, across both renovations and new constructions. Although enhancements like better insulation and new building materials have boosted energy efficiency, they have also led to moisture-related problems such as stains, mold, and decay. To address these issues, heat and moisture transfer simulations are used for damage assessments, relying on climate data and often utilizing a Moisture Reference Year (MRY). The creation of an MRY specifically for Sweden's buildings and climate is currently being explored. This work seeks to gather methods from different countries, conducting a thorough search in databases such as Scopus and Web of Science to find the most suitable approach for Sweden. The goal is to adapt these international methodologies to meet the unique demands of Swedish buildings and climate. The outcomes will contribute to establishing a Moisture Design Period (MDP) customized for Sweden, enhancing the durability and sustainability of its buildings.
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- author
- Tahir, Assad Mohammad
LU
; Hamid, Akram Abdul
LU
; Wallentén, Petter
LU
and Arfvidsson, Jesper
LU
- organization
- publishing date
- 2025
- type
- Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding
- publication status
- published
- subject
- keywords
- Hygrothermal performance, Moisture Management, Moisture Reference Year (MRY)
- host publication
- Multiphysics and Multiscale Building Physics - Proceedings of the 9th International Building Physics Conference, IBPC 2024
- series title
- Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering
- editor
- Berardi, Umberto
- volume
- 552 LNCE
- pages
- 6 pages
- publisher
- Springer Science and Business Media B.V.
- conference name
- 9th International Building Physics Conference, IBPC 2024
- conference location
- Toronto, Canada
- conference dates
- 2024-07-25 - 2024-07-27
- external identifiers
-
- scopus:85217197828
- ISSN
- 2366-2565
- 2366-2557
- ISBN
- 9789819783045
- DOI
- 10.1007/978-981-97-8305-2_8
- language
- English
- LU publication?
- yes
- id
- ac4bab27-11d3-4c1c-a400-8226031d3352
- date added to LUP
- 2025-04-09 09:32:28
- date last changed
- 2025-07-02 16:33:16
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