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Research Networks
Researchers at the NRC-IRC participate in the activities of a number of international research networks that directly or indirectly focus on SBE initiatives:
IEA Activities | ASHRAE Activities | CIB Activities | RILEM Activities
NRC-IRC actively participates in many of the IEA Implementing Agreements (full list). Two examples below exemplify the type of work:
(1) Energy Conservation in Buildings and Community Systems - NRC-IRC participates in 3 of the 8 annexes: A39, A41, A42
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39 High Performance Thermal Insulation (HiPTI)
- 41 Whole Building Heat, Air and Moisture Response (MOIST-EN)
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42 Simulation of Building-Integrated Fuel Cell & Other Cogen Systems (COGEN-SIM)
(2) Solar Heating and Cooling: - NRC-IRC participates in 2 of the 10 annexes: A27, A31
- 27 Performance of Solar Façade Components - Determine the performance of materials and components, such as advanced glazing; and to promote increased their use by developing and applying appropriate methods for assessment of durability, reliability and environmental impact.
- 31 Daylighting in Buildings in the 21st Century - To make daylighting the typical and preferred design solution for lighting buildings in the 21st century by integrating human response with the application of daylighting systems and shading and electric light control strategies.
ASHRAE: although the NRC-IRC actively participates in Technical committee activity, the extent of participation in TC 2.8 is not known.
Technical Committee 2.8 is concerned with the impacts of buildings on the local, regional and global environment; means for identifying and reducing these impacts; and enhancing ASHRAE member awareness of the impacts. The impacts of concern affect long-term sustainability of our environment and the quality of life for current and future generations. These building impacts include, but are not limited to, biological and mineral resource depletion; environmental impacts of energy production, conversion, delivery and use; availability of future energy resources; pollution of air, water, and soil; and encroachment on sensitive habitats and ecosystems.
Agenda 21 on Sustainable Construction
An inventory of projects initiated by CIB Task Groups and Working Commissions that are expected to contribute to the CIB programme on Sustainable Construction.
- Task Group TG34 - Regeneration of the Built Environment
- Task Group TG38 - Urban Sustainability
- Task Group TG39 - Deconstruction
- Task Group TG43 - Megacities
- Task Group TG45 - Performance Indicators for Urban Development
- Task Group TG48 - Social and Economic Aspects of Sustainable Construction
- Working Commission W067 - Energy Conservation in the Built Environment
- Working Commission W082 - Future Studies in Construction
Project: CRISP - Development of Performance Indicators for a Sustainable Built Environment - Working Commission W083 - Roofing Materials and Systems
Project: Sustainable Roofing (CIB Report - Towards Sustainable Roofing)
- Working Commission W092 - Procurement Systems
Project: Sustainability and Procurement - Working Commission W100 - Environmental Assessment of Buildings
- Working Commission W104 - Open Building Implementation
Project: Open Building Life Cycle Costs and Sustainability - Working Commission W105 - Life Time Engineering in Construction
- Working Commission W108 - Climate Change and the Built Environment
RILEM – is comprised of 35 technical committees; a List of Technical Committees related in part to sustainability includes:
- 175-SLM/CIB W80: Computer bases on service life methodology (MAL)
- 190-SBJ (WOLF): Service life prediction of sealed building and construction joints
- 192-ECM (KASHINO): Environment-conscious construction materials and systems (MAL)
- LTP (SARJA): Life time performance of materials and structures
- URM (HENDRIKS): Use of recycled materials in construction
