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Designing an optimized building in terms of energy efficiency, sustainability and comfort requires comprehension of the building as a part of a complex and interchanging ecosystem. It is therefore crucial to assess the physical properties of materials in early stages of the design process to actively influence the future performance of the building. This approach combined with climate specific design allows for predicting problems before they occur. This paper investigates and reviews international research activities in hygrothermal and biohygrothermal modelling for mould growth prediction. Selected combination of materials enables passive buffering of relative humidity fluctuations and could prevent the microbiological growth on interior surfaces and in the air conditioning system. The study presents a holistic approach to the construction process that influences particularly the design procedure. As a result, some decisions shift towards the early stages of the design process e.g. material specifications, hygrothermal properties of the building envelope and climate specific aspects. The incorporation of whole building energy and hygrothermal simulation tools in the early design stages can prevent the underestimation of heating and cooling energy and further problems with mould growth and condensation. The study further indicates that the use of natural or natural based materials is advantageous due to their environmental benefits. This is because natural based renewable resources have low carbon properties and minimal processing requirements. Similarly, the hygric and thermal performance of natural materials has a positive influence on energy efficiency and comfort without having a negative impact on health and ecosystem.Current output:1. PhD Dissertation (In Process)2. Brauner, M., Tookey, J., & GhaffarianHoseini, A. (2016, June 22-24). Improving Building Hygrothermal Performance through Advanced Application of Building Materials: A Holistic Approach towards Mould Growth Prevention, Central Europe towards Sustainable Building (CESB), Innovations for Sustainable Future, Prague, Czech Republic.Status: Published3. Brauner, M., GhaffarianHoseini, A., & Tookey, J. (2016). Holistic approach to application of moisture buffering in the design practice as prevention of mould growth and condensation. Building & Environment.Status: Under Review
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