Abstract Cement is the second most consumed substance by weight in world, after water. The growing demand for reduced emissions of CO 2 urges cement industry to find materials with a low footprint, which calls substitution. An assumption study has been that sewage sludge ash (SSA), an industrial by-product, can be applied as potential substitute cement-based without compromising material perfor...

Energy retrofitting of existing building stocks is essential to reduce building-related energy consumption. Cavity wall insulations are commonly applied, however, their hygrothermal performance not well established. This study focuses on the rehabilitated cavity walls in Netherlands. A state-of-the-art aerogel composite developed for using blown-in method presented. The has a dry thermal conduc...

Childhood asthma is a highly morbid respiratory disorder. In spite of effective remedies, heterogeneity of disease process and poor treatment compliance lead to substantial proportion of childhood asthma remaining uncontrolled. Hence, school absenteeism, loss of play hours and sleep disturbances are significant. Strain on health care budget is also high. Newer immunotherapeutic modalities do of...

Historic building restoration and renovation requires sensitivity to the cultural heritage, historic value, sustainability (i.e., physics, energy efficiency, comfort) goals of project. Energy-efficient ventilation such as demand-controlled heat recovery can contribute aforementioned goals, if concepts airflow distribution are planned realized in a minimally invasive way. Compared new buildings,...