Publications from the ECBCS research projects can take several different forms: printed books and reports, electronic publications in pdf format, or software programs. They are available either through our bookshop (print or CD), or in electronic format at this or other websites. A comprehensive list of publications in all formats is available in the ‘Publications’ section of each Annex page of this website. Note that some publications are available in printed version only.
The publications which are available for free download at this website are listed below, as well as in the Publications sections.
ECBCS Newsletter (twice yearly)
Annex 1 Load Energy Determination of Buildings
Results and Analyses of Avonbank Building Simulation Level 1
Results and Analyses of Avonbank Building Simulation Level 2
Annex 3 Energy Conservation in Residential Buildings
Calculation Methods to Predict Energy Savings in Buildings
Guiding Principles Concerning Design
Annex 6 Energy Systems and Design of Communities
Program for Community Systems Swedish Report
Annex 7 Local Government Energy Planning
Energy Conservation Programs and Impact On Rental
Local Energy Management Processes and Programs
Annex 8 Inhabitants' Behaviour with regard to Ventilation
Inhabitants' Behaviour with regard to Ventilation AIVC Technical Note 23 (see www.aivc.org)
Annex 9 Minimum Ventilation Rates
IEA Annex IX: Minimum Ventilation Rates and Measures for Controlling Indoor Air Quality - AIVC Technical Note 26 (See www.aivc.org)
Annex 11 Energy Auditing
Source Book for Energy Auditors Volume 1
Source Book for Energy Auditors Volume 2
Annex 12 Windows and Fenestration
Calculation of Seasonal Heat Loss and Gain Through Windows
Thermal and Solar Properties of Windows
The State of The Art in Existing and New Windows
Building Regulations, Standards and Codes
Comparison of Six Simulation Codes
Windows and Space Heating Requirements
Annex 13 Energy Management in Hospitals
Booklet I Introduction and Management Perspective
Booklet II Heat and Cold Generation and Distribution
Booklet III Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning, Domestic Hot Water
Booklet IV Electrical System
Booklet V Services
Booklet VI Building Envelope
Annex 14 Condensation and Energy
Catalogue of Materials Properties
Condensation and Energy Case Studies
Guidelines and Practice
Source Book
Annex 15 Energy Efficiency in Schools
Energy Efficiency in Schools Final Report Part 1
Energy Efficiency in Schools Final Report Part 2
Annex 15 Working Group: Energy Efficiency in Educational Buildings Working Group Final Report
Annex 16 BEMS 1: User Interfaces and System Integration
A Guide to Sensors for Bems
Annex 16-17 Technical Synthesis Report
User Experience in BEMS Applications
Specifications and Standards for BEMS
Case Studies of BEMS Installations
Cost Benefit Assessment Methods for BEMS
Annex 17 BEMS 2: Evaluation and Emulation Techniques
Development of Emulation Methods (Print only)
Annex 16-17 Technical Synthesis Report
Annex 18 Demand Controlled Ventilation Systems
Technical Synthesis Report: Demand Controlled Ventilating Systems
Demand Controlled Ventilating Systems Case Studies
Demand Controlled Ventilating Systems Market Survey
Demand Controlled Ventilating Systems Sensor Tests
Demand Controlled Ventilating Systems Source Book
Demand Controlled Ventilating System State of the Art Review
Annex 19 Low Slope Roof Systems
Annex 19 Technical Synthesis Report: Low-Slope Roof Systems
Annex 20 Air Flow Patterns within Buildings
Air Flow Through Large Openings in Buildings
Room Air and Contaminant Flow
Stochastic Model of Inhabitant Behaviour
Reporting Guidelines for the Measurement of Airflows and Related Factors in Buildings See www.aivc.org
A Database for Assessing Indoor Airflow, Air Quality and Draught Risk
Air Flow Patterns within Buildings: Measurement Techniques See www.aivc.org
Annex 21 Thermal Modelling
Technical Synthesis Report: Calculation of Energy and Environmental Performance
Appropriate Use of Programs Volume 1
Appropriate Use of Programs Volume 2
Energy Analysis Tests for Commercial Buildings (Commercial Benchmarks)
Annex 22 Energy Efficient Communities
Energy Efficient Communities
Annex 22-33 Technical Synthesis Report
Annex 23 Multizone Air Flow Modelling (COMIS)
Evaluation of COMIS
Evaluation of COMIS Appendices
Fundamentals of the Multizone Air Flow Model - COMIS See www.aivc.org
Technical Synthesis Report: Multizone Air Flow Modelling COMIS
COMIS Users' Guide 3.0 (external website)
COMIS Sample Runs (external website)
Executable Examples for COMIS 3.0 (external website)
COMIS - An International Multizone Air Flow and Contaminant Transport Model (external website)
Annex 24 Heat, Air and Moisture Transport in Insulated Building Envelopes
Technical Synthesis Report: Heat Air and Moisture Transfer in Highly insulated Buildings
Modelling - Final Report (Print only)
Modelling (Addendum) - Common Exercises: Summary Reports (Print only)
Environmental Conditions - Final Report (Print only)
Material Properties (pdf in preparation)
Performances and Practice. The Impact of Heat, Air and Moisture Transport on Energy Demand and Durability (Print only)
Enquiry on HAMCAT Codes(Modelling) (pdf in preparation)
Design Parameters Used to Avoid Interstitial Condensation for a Range of Climates: (Task 2: Environmental Conditions) (pdf in preparation)
Annex 25 Real Time HEVAC Simulation
Building Optimization and Fault Diagnosis Source Book
Real Time Simulation of HVAC Systems Fault Detection
Technical Synthesis Report: Real Time Simulation of HVAC Systems
Annex 26 Energy Efficient Ventilation of Large Enclosures
Technical Synthesis Report: Energy Efficient Ventilation of Large Enclosures
Ventilation of Large Spaces in Buildings Case Study Report
Ventilation of Large Spaces in Buildings Analysis and Prediction
Annex 27 Evaluation and Demonstration of Domestic Ventilation Systems
Evaluation and Demonstration of Domestic Ventilation Systems
Annex 27 Handbook
Technical Synthesis Report: Simplified tools for Evaluation of Domestic Ventilation Systems
Simplified Tools CD Order CD
Annex 28 Low Energy Cooling Systems
Low Energy Cooling Case Study Buildings
Low Energy Cooling Detailed Design tools
Review of Low Energy Cooling Technologies
Technology Selection and Early Design Guidance
Technical Synthesis Report: Low Energy Cooling
Annex 29 Daylight in Buildings
Daylight in Buildings: A Sourcebook on Daylighting Systems and Components (External Website)
ADELINE 3 Software (for purchase)
Daylighting Monitoring Protocols & Procedures for Buildings (External Website)
Validation of Daylighting Computer Programs (Print only) (See IEA SHC Website (photocopy))
Leso-DIAL Software (Daylighting Design Software) (For Purchase - leso-pb[at]epfl.ch)
Applicability of Daylighting Computer Modeling in Real Case Studies: Comparison between Measured and Simulated Daylight Availability and Lighting Consumption (External Website)
Survey of Simple Design Tools (Purchase only, see IEA SHC Website (photocopy)
Daylighting Design Tools: Results of Subtask C (Purchase only) (See IEA SHC Website (photocopy))
Survey of Architectural Daylight Solutions (External Website)
Measurement of Luminous Characteristics of Daylighting Materials (External Website)
Application Guide for Daylight Responsive Lighting Control (External Website)
Introduction Brochure to Application Guide (External Website)
Case Studies of Daylight Responsive Lighting Control Systems (External Website)
Application of Daylighting Computer Modeling in Real Case Studies: Comparison between Measured and Simulated Daylight Availability and Lighting Consumption (External Website)
POE Post Occupancy Evaluation of Daylight in Buildings: Procedures and Results (External Website)
Annex 29 work has been presented in over 70 speeches, more than 90 lectures,
over 60 papers at congresses and symposia, over 30 artices in journals and more than 40 national reports.
For the following reports, please enquire at the IEA Solar Heating and Cooling Website
Document on Test Room Facilities
Scale Model Measurements on Daylighting Systems
Daylighting Systems Database
Database of Daylight Responsive Lighting Control Systems
Daylight Simulation: Methods, Algorithms and Resources
Methodology of Atria Tool
Adeline 3.0 and Brochure
Daylight in Buildings - 15 Monitored Case Studies
Annex 30 Bringing Simulation to Application
Technical Synthesis Report: Bringing Simulation to Application
Final Report on CD (Print or CD only) Order - (Look under Publications 1999 ref.: AN30-990701-01)
Annex 31 Energy-Related Environmental Impact of Buildings
Technical Synthesis Report
The following reports for this Annex are available for free download at the Annex 31 Website
Energy-Related Environmental Impact of Buildings: Highlight Report
Glossary: Selected Key Terms in English, French, German, Dutch, Swedish and Japanese
Directory of Tools: A Survey of LCA Tools, Assessment Frameworks, Rating Systems, Technical Guidelines, Catalogues, Checklists and Certificates
Annex 31 Core Reports:-
Environmental Framework
Decision Making Framework
Types of Tools
Life Cycle Assessment Methods for Buildings
Annex 31 Background Reports:
Context and Methods for Tools Designers
Comparative Applications: A Comparison of Different Tool Results on Similar Residential and Commercial Buildings
Case Studies: How Tools Affect Decision Making
Data Needs and Sources
Assessing Buildings for Adaptability
Sensitivity and Uncertainty
Stock Aggregation: Methods for Evaluating the Environmental Performance of Building Stocks
Annex 32 Integral Building Envelope Performance Assessment
Technical Synthesis Report: Integral Building Envelope Performance Assessment
Building Envelopes in a Holistic Perspective: Methodology, Final report Volume 1 Order Printed Copy
Development and Optimisation of Building Envelopes for Existing and New Buildings, Final Report Volume 2 Order Printed Copy
Advanced Envelopes: Methodology Evaluation and Design Tools, Final Report Volume 3 Order Printed Copy
Annex 33 Advanced Local Energy Planning
Annex 22-33 Technical Synthesis Report
Advanced Local Energy Planning Guidebook
Annex 34 Computer-Aided Evaluation of HVAC System Performance
Technical Synthesis Report: Computer-Aided Evaluation of HVAC System Performance
Demonstrating Automated Fault Detection and Diagnosis Methods in Real Buildings: Proceedings of VTT Symposium: 217 (external website)
Annex 35 Design of Energy Efficient Hybrid Ventilation (HYBVENT)
Technical Synthesis Report: Control Strategies for Hybrid Ventilation in New and Retrofitted Office Buildings (HybVent)
Hybrid Ventilation: State of the Art Report
(Free Download Available at the Hybvent website)
Principles of Hybrid Ventilation (Free Download Available at the Hybvent website)
An Integral Solution for Ventilation, Health and Energy: The Second International One-Day Forum on Hybrid Ventilation (Free Download Available at the Hybvent website)
A comprehensive list of technical reports and research papers for this annex is also available at the Hybvent Website
Annex 36 Retrofitting of Educational Buildings
Technical Synthesis Report: Retrofitting in Educational Buildings - Energy Concept Adviser for Technical Retrofit Measures
Case Study Reports Order Printed Copy
The Annex 36 reports are available at the Annex 36 website. Energy Concept Adviser
KULU – a tool for commissioning
State of the Art Overview: Questionnaire Evaluations
Overview of Retrofitting Measures
Calculation Tools for the Energy Concept Adviser
Energy Audit Procedures
Annex 36 Newsletters can be viewed here
Annex 37 Low Exergy Systems for Heating and Cooling of Buildings (LowEx)
Technical Synthesis Report: Low Exergy Systems for Heating and Cooling of Buildings, due 2007
Heating and Cooling with Focus on Increased Energy Efficiency and Improved Comfort -
Guidebook to IEA ECBCS Annex 37 Low Exergy Systems for Heating and Cooling of Buildings
The LowEx Guidebook is available at the Website, together with the following brochures, books, newsletters and software:-
Towards Sustainable Architecture (Brochure)
Guidebook Summary Report
Introduction to the Concept of Exergy - for a Better Understanding of Low-Temperature-Heating and High-Temperature-Cooling Systems
Brochure with Case Studies
Newsletters
Analysis Tool for the Exergy Chain (Excel Tool)
Annex 38: Solar Sustainable Housing
Sustainable Solar Housing (2 volumes) Order Printed Copy
Bioclimatic Housing: Innovative Designs for Warm Climates, due 2007
The Environmental Brief: Pathways for Green Design Order Printed Copy
Business Opportunities in Sustainable Housing: A Marketing Guide Based on Houses in Ten Countries
Design Insights from the Analysis of 50 Sustainable Solar Houses
Wohnbauten mit Geringem Energieverbrauch Available from Amazon Germany
Exemplary Sustainable Solar Houses - a set of 40 Brochures:-
Austria Gaspoltshof;
Austria Thening;
Austria Vienna;
Czech Republic Cernosice;
Czech Republic House;
Finland Tuusniemi;
Germany Durbach;
Germany Freiburg;
Germany Hannover-Kronsberg;
Germany Kassel;
Germany Townhouse Celle;
Germany Ulm;
Germany Urban Villa;
Italy Chignolo;
Japan Chiryu;
Japan Kanagawa;
Japan Kankyokobo;
Japan Kyoto;
Japan OMSolarHouse;
Japan Okayama;
Japan Prefabricated House;
Netherland Dalem;
Netherland Groenlo;
Netherland Rivierdijk;
New Zealand Kakariki Lane;
Norway Budstikka 18;
Norway Husby Amfi;
Sweden Landskrona;
Sweden LindasGotebo;
Switzerland Buttish;
Switzerland_Dintiko;
SwitzerlaKonstan;
Switzerland MonteCarasso;
Switzerland Zurich;
UK Aberdeen;
UK Hockerton;
UK Isle of Bute;
UK Maidenhead;
UK Watford;
USA Kansas City
Annex 39 High Performance Insulation Systems
The following publications, as well as related research and conference papers are
available at the website
Vacuum Insulation Panels: Study on VIP Components and Panels for Service Life Prediction of VIP in Building Applications
Vacuum Insulation in the Building Sector: Systems and Applications
Vacuum Insulation: Panel Properties and Building Applications - Summary
High Performance Thermal Insulation Systems - Vacuum Insulated Products (VIP): Proceedings of the International Conference and Workshop
Annex 40 Building Commissioning to Improve Energy Performance
Annex 41 Whole Building Heat, Air and Moisture Response (MOIST-ENG)
Annex 42 The Simulation of Building-Integrated Fuel Cell and Other Cogeneration Systems (COGEN-SIM)
Review of Residential Co-Generation Technologies
Methodologies for the Performance Assessment of Residential Cogeneration Systems
Review of Existing Residential Cogeneration Systems Performance Assessments and Evaluations
Residential Cogeneration Systems: A Review of the Current Technologies
European and Canadian non-HVAC Electric and DHW Load Profiles for Use in Simulating the Performance of Residential Cogeneration Systems
Specifications for Modelling Fuel Cell and Combustion-Based Residential Cogeneration Devices within Whole-Building Simulation Programs
Annex 42 Data Files
The following data files created within Annex 42 are available for download:
Domestic Hot Water Profiles (Subtask A)
Final Annex 42 Domestic Hot Water Profiles (Excel format)
Electric Load Profiles (Subtask A)
Generated Canadian Occupant-driven Electrical Load Profiles (EXCEL format, high electricity consumption)
Generated Canadian Occupant-driven Electrical Load Profiles (EXCEL format, average electricity consumption)
Generated Canadian Occupant-driven Electrical Load Profiles (EXCEL format, low electricity consumption)
Measured Canadian Occupant-driven Electrical Load Profiles (EXCEL format)
Three-Second Daily Demand Data, Part 1
Three-Second Daily Demand Data, Part 2
Specific European Electrical Profiles
Standard European Electrical Profiles
Annex 43 Testing and Validation of Building Energy Simulation Tools
Annex 44 Integrating Environmentally Responsive Elements in Buildings
Annex 45 Energy-Efficient Future Electric Lighting for Buildings
Annex 46 Holistic Assessment Toolkit on Energy Efficient Retrofit Measures for Government Buildings
Annex 47 Cost Effective Commissioning of Existing and Low Energy Buildings
Annex 48 Heat Pumping and Reversible Air Conditioning
Annex 49 Low Exergy Systems for High-Performance Buildings and Communities
Annex 50 Prefabricated Systems for Low Energy/High Comfort Building Renewal