Climate-optimised building envelopes: new evidence & accurate design tools. The Australian construction industry is adapting rapidly to create low-emissions buildings that are resilient to the changin

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Climate-optimised building envelopes: new evidence & accurate design tools. The Australian construction industry is adapting rapidly to create low-emissions buildings that are resilient to the changing climate and meet higher standards of indoor environmental quality. However, this transition is currently hampered by known problems with calculation methods involving 'interstitial' air flows within building components. This project aims to provide new evidence on the nature of such air flows and develop new methods to model their effects. Expected outcomes include significantly improved accuracy in predictions of building thermal performance and condensation/mould risk, providing lasting benefits in the health and safety standards, and carbon emissions intensity, of Australian buildings.. Scheme: Early Career Industry Fellowships. Field: 4012 - Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Engineering. Lead: Dr Alan Green