> IEA Building Energy Simulation Test and Diagnostic Method for HVAC Equipment Models (HVAC BESTEST)
:: Volume 1: Cases E101-E200

This report covers the beginning of work on mechanical equipment test cases. Part I is a user's manual on how to apply the HVAC BESTEST procedure. Part II describes development of the analytical solutions and final analytical solution results. Part III describes the development, field testing and production of simulation data for the test procedures. Part IV presents the analytical solution and simulation program results in tables and graphs.

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> Models for Building Indoor Climate and Energy Simulation

This report is for readers with a basic knowledge of Neutral Model Format (NMF) and has access to the NMF source code of the models. The report deals with detailed documentation and engineering justification on the individual models and provides an overview of the NMF library architecture.

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> Examples of Integrated Design

This booklet showcases 5 buildings selected from 21 buildings to demonstrate how integrated design can create attractive, sustainable buildings. The buildings are described are in Australia, Canada, Denmark, Germany and the United States. Each building description includes how the design team managed the process, the work flows, relations between team participants and the how work resulted in sustainable construction.

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> IEA Solar Heating and Cooling Program 2002 Annual Report

The annual report includes information on Task activities and a feature article on solar cities.

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> Solar Energy Activities in IEA Countries 1999

This updated edition outlines the national solar building technology activities in the member countries of the IEA Solar Heating and Cooling Programme since 1997. The country reports provide insights into the status of government policies, funding levels, research emphasis, technology advances, and commercial development.

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> The Power of Solar: Integrating Solar Energy into Today's Buildings

This brochure highlights the activities and accomplishments of the IEA Solar Heating and Cooling Programme's long-term international collaboration to create solar buildings of the future.

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> IEA Solar Heating and Cooling Strategic Plan 1999 - 2004

This brochure highlights the activities and strategic planning of the IEA Solar Heating and Cooling Programme's for the periods of 1999 -2004.

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