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Nathan Van Den Bossche

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263 Results

2026

Evaluating climate inputs for hygrothermal risk : a large-scale assessment of moisture-driven façade degradation

Xiaolin ChenPiet TermoniaRafiq HamdiNathan Van Den Bossche

A1 Journal Article in ENERGY AND BUILDINGS

SAMIRA : balancing accuracy and cost in hygrothermal simulations

Bruno VanderscheldenIsabeau VandemeulebrouckeVeerle CnuddeTim De kockNathan Van Den Bossche

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF BUILDING PHYSICS

Towards resilient heritage : quantifying climate change impacts on traditional Chinese masonry through advanced hygrothermal modeling

Xiaolin ChenNathan Van Den BosschePiet Termonia

Understanding Flemish apartment owners' financial decision-making in collective energy renovations : a qualitative vignette study

Sofie NaeyaertEmma MartensSarah AnrijsNathan Van Den BosscheLieven De MarezPeter Conradie

A1 Journal Article in ENERGY POLICY

2025

Another brick in the wall? Material properties and hygrothermal behavior of Belgian masonry

Bruno VanderscheldenRuben Van den BosscheK. CalleRoald HayenVeerle CnuddeTim De KockNathan Van Den Bossche

Assessing algae degradation on building surfaces using HAM simulations and hyperspectral mapping : a case study of the castle of horst in Belgium

Xueqing HuPhilippe SoubrierNathan Van Den Bossche

Assessing salt mixture-induced degradation in masonry facades using hygrothermal simulations

Kaat JanssensSebastiaan GodtsScott Allan OrrValentina MarincioniNathan Van Den Bossche

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF BUILDING PHYSICS

Assessment of algae growth models : a response-based analysis of climate and material parameters in China

Xiaolin ChenNathan Van Den Bossche

Beyond averages : predicting façade algae risk through coupled SFD-HAM wetting and drying patterns

Bruno VanderscheldenVeerle CnuddeTim De KockNathan Van Den Bossche

Case study : dismantling assessment of thermal insulation materials in social housing in Belgium

Gentiel AcarMarijke SteemanNathan Van Den Bossche

Climatic influences on algae degradation patterns on historic façades : insights from HAM simulations

Xueqing HuNathan Van Den Bossche

Durability and reusability assessment of naturally aged synthetic foam insulation in existing buildings

Gentiel AcarNathan Van Den BosscheMarijke Steeman

Durability assessment of mass timber construction with built-in moisture : simulating cross-laminated timber and dowel-laminated timber

Anke BlommaertNathan Van Den BosscheMarijke Steeman

Estimation of mortar brick composition from spectral reflectance

Zakaria BnoulkacemBikram KoiralaPhilippe SoubrierPaul ScheundersMichiel VlaminckXueqing HuHiep LuongNathan Van Den Bossche

Experimental and numerical assessment of rainwater intrusion in ventilated facades with open joints

Stéphanie Van LindenNathan Van Den Bossche

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF BUILDING PHYSICS

Experimental investigation of rainwater absorption and infiltration in different types of masonry with lime hemp interior insulation

Ruben Van den BosscheBruno VanderscheldenNathan Van Den BosscheMarijke Steeman

A1 Journal Article in CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS

Hygrothermal evaluation of a hybrid façade system with bio-based insulation

Ruben Van den BosscheMarijke SteemanNathan Van Den BosscheBart Vanden Driessche

Life cycle assessment of wooden constructions with bio-based insulation

Anke BlommaertNathan Van Den BosscheMarijke Steeman

Modeling algae growth on masonry in hygrothermal simulations : developing a new response indicator

Xiaolin ChenPiet TermoniaRafiq HamdiNathan Van Den Bossche

A1 Journal Article in BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT

Modeling façade degradation risks on a cubic building : the impact of spatial wetting- and drying patterns on the hygrothermal response

Bruno VanderscheldenAytaç KubilayVeerle CnuddeTim De KockNathan Van Den Bossche

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF BUILDING PHYSICS

Modeling moisture accumulation and decay potential in cross-laminated timber wall assemblies exposed during the construction phase

Anke BlommaertMarijke SteemanNathan Van Den Bossche

A1 Journal Article in BUILDINGS

Multispectral pathology detection for conservation of heritage buildings : a mortar case study

Philippe SoubrierMichiel VlaminckHiep LuongNathan Van Den Bossche

Non-destructive spectral analysis of conservation mortars

Philippe SoubrierXueqing HuZakaria BnoulkacemPaul ScheundersMichiel VlaminckHiep LuongNathan Van Den Bossche

Non-destructive spectral analysis of conservation mortars

Philippe SoubrierXueqing HuZakaria BnoulkacemPaul ScheundersMichiel VlaminckHiep LuongNathan Van Den Bossche

Optimized spectral sensing for reliable façade vegetation detection

Philippe SoubrierXueqing HuMichiel VlaminckHiep LuongNathan Van Den Bossche

Quantitative assessment of rainwater intrusion in ventilated facades with open joints

Nathan Van Den BosscheStéphanie Van Linden

Reusability and durability of thermal insulation materials : performance and degradation assessment of naturally aged polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foam insulation

Gentiel AcarMarijke SteemanNathan Van Den Bossche

Reusing insulation materials : dismantling and performance assessment of naturally aged thermal insulation from 1990s social housing

Gentiel AcarMarijke SteemanNathan Van Den Bossche

The influence of climate change and interior insulation on salt damage in masonry facades

Kaat JanssensSebastiaan GodtsScott Allan OrrValentina MarincioniNathan Van Den Bossche

Thermal inertia and hygrothermal behaviour of a hybrid façade system with lime hemp insulation : a case study

Ruben Van den BosscheNathan Van Den BosscheMarijke Steeman

Thermal performance of traditional cavity walls : accounting for complex cavity geometry and bonding variability

Xiaolin ChenNathan Van Den Bossche

A1 Journal Article in ENERGY AND BUILDINGS

Understanding the variability of Belgian bricks : a combined statistical and hygrothermal study

Bruno VanderscheldenRoald HayenVeerle CnuddeTim De kockNathan Van Den Bossche

Vegetation detection on heritage façades : limitations of NDVI and a case-optimized alternative

Philippe SoubrierMichiel VlaminckHiep LuongNathan Van Den Bossche

2024

Automated inspection of heritage sites : UAV RGB and hyperspectral photogrammetry applied to Castle of Horst

Philippe SoubrierRafał MuszyńskiMichiel VlaminckHiep LuongNathan Van Den Bossche

Comparative LCA of an exhaust and balanced ventilation system : a single-family case study in Flanders

Yanaika DecorteMarijke SteemanNathan Van Den Bossche

Comparison of different frost models with hygrothermal simulations to better understand frost damage in porous building materials

Kaat JanssensChi FengValentina MarincioniNathan Van Den Bossche

A1 Journal Article in BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT

Geographical variability in hygrothermal simulation results of historical building envelopes with interior insulation in Belgium

Isabeau VandemeulebrouckeSteven CaluwaertsNathan Van Den Bossche

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING

Hygrothermal performance of wooden structures in combination with bio-based insulation in future climates in Belgium

Anke BlommaertNathan Van Den BosscheMarijke Steeman

A2 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE AND CIVIL ENGINEERING

Hygrothermal risk assessment tool for brick walls in a changing climate

Kaat JanssensIsabeau VandemeulebrouckeValentina MarincioniNathan Van Den Bossche

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF BUILDING PHYSICS

Impact of climate change on degradation risks in solid masonry walls : uncertainty assessment using a multi-model ensemble

Isabeau VandemeulebrouckeLola KotovaSteven CaluwaertsNathan Van Den Bossche

A1 Journal Article in BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT

Importance of technical installations in whole-building LCA : single-family case study in Flanders

Yanaika DecorteNathan Van Den BosscheMarijke Steeman

A1 Journal Article in BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT

Integrating the energy performance gap into life cycle assessments of building renovations

Yanaika DecorteMarijke SteemanNathan Van Den Bossche

A1 Journal Article in SUSTAINABILITY

Multispectral cameras for detecting the lime/cement ratio in mortars

Philippe SoubrierMichiel VlaminckHiep LuongNathan Van Den Bossche

SAMiRA : a decision framework for hygrothermal modelling implementation in HAMalyser

Bruno VanderscheldenKaat JanssensNathan Van Den BosscheTim De KockVeerle Cnudde

Spatial distribution of wind driving rain and drying on façades and associated hygrothermal response

Bruno VanderscheldenAytaç KubilayVeerle CnuddeTim De KockNathan Van Den Bossche

The future of wooden structures in combination with bio-based insulation

Anke BlommaertNathan Van Den BosscheMarijke Steeman

The impact of lime as a replacement of cement-based mortar, on the water absorption and rain penetration of masonry

Bruno VanderscheldenRuben Van den BosscheNathan Van Den BosscheVeerle CnuddeTim De Kock

Three pathways towards a sustainable transition of Flemish dwellings : what are the shifts in the environmental trade-off?

Yanaika DecorteNathan Van Den BosscheMarijke Steeman

2023

A dose-response approach for predicting frost damage with hygrothermal simulations

Kaat JanssensChi FengValentina MarincioniNathan Van Den Bossche

Combining insights from HAM-simulations with case-specific knowledge

Kaat JanssensValentina MarincioniNathan Van Den Bossche

Comparing the environmental impact of circular and non-circular façade renovation systems through scenario analysis

Katrien DevosSeppe HeydeLisa Van GulckNathan Van Den BosscheMarijke Steeman

Degradation of brick masonry walls in Europe and the Mediterranean : advantages of a response-based analysis to study climate change

Isabeau VandemeulebrouckeLola KotovaSteven CaluwaertsNathan Van Den Bossche

A1 Journal Article in BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT

Experimental research on the hygrothermal behaviour of natural insulation materials in wood frame walls : the effect of water infiltration on the drying potential and thermal performance

Anke BlommaertLisa LambrechtsBruno VanderscheldenNathan Van Den BosscheMarijke Steeman

Freeze-thaw risk in solid masonry : the difference between a climate-based and response-based analysis to study climate change

Isabeau VandemeulebrouckeLola KotovaSteven CaluwaertsNathan Van Den Bossche

Guidelines for defining the reference study period and system boundaries in comparative LCA of building renovation and reconstruction

Yanaika DecorteNathan Van Den BosscheMarijke Steeman

A1 Journal Article in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT

How environmental circumstances influence water repellent treatment efficiency : a case study of Bentheim Sandstone

Xiaolin ChenTim De KockVeerle CnuddeNathan Van Den Bossche

Hygrothermal performance of CLT subjected to rain loads during construction in Belgium

Kasper HabtieBruno VanderscheldenXiuping JiangLiselotte De LigneJan Van den BulckeJoris Van AckerNathan Van Den Bossche

Improving hygrothermal risk assessment tools for brick walls in a changing climate

Kaat JanssensValentina MarincioniNathan Van Den Bossche

Influence of methodological choices on the environmental trade-off between renovation and reconstruction

Yanaika DecorteMarijke SteemanNathan Van Den Bossche

Mitigating the effects of urban heat island on outdoor thermal comfort by urban geometry reshaping : a case study of Mashhad’s Vaez Tabasi street

Hamed HedayatniaBibisara MirheidartouranNathan Van Den Bossche

Modelling rain water ingress in hygrothermal simulations

Nathan Van Den BosscheStéphanie Van Linden

Pre-compressed foam sealing tapes to seal joints between building envelope components watertight : an experimental assessment

Stéphanie Van LindenNathan Van Den Bossche

A1 Journal Article in BUILDINGS

Sensitivity analysis of traditional solid masonry wall to frost damage in North China

Xiaolin ChenNathan Van Den Bossche

Spatial distribution of material degradation : can we predict spatial risks based on wetting and drying patterns?

Bruno VanderscheldenNathan Van Den BosscheVeerle CnuddeTim De Kock

Spatial distribution of material degradation : can we predict spatial risks based on wetting and drying patterns?

Bruno VanderscheldenNathan Van Den BosscheVeerle CnuddeTim De Kock

The environmental impact of one-step deep renovation, reconstruction and step-by-step renovation : single-family case study in Flanders

Yanaika DecorteMarijke SteemanNathan Van Den Bossche

The impact of demographical, geographical and climatological factors on building defects in Belgium

Nathan Van Den BosscheAnke BlommaertBruno Daniotti

A2 Journal Article in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BUILDING PATHOLOGY AND ADAPTATION

The influence of material characteristics and environmental circumstances on the efficiency of water repellent treatments of historic facades

Xiaolin ChenTim De KockVeerle CnuddeNathan Van Den Bossche

A1 Journal Article in CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS

The moisture transport interfaces in different brick construction types

Xiaolin ChenQing ChunNathan Van Den Bossche

Untangled : climate projections for hygrothermal modelling of building envelopes

Isabeau VandemeulebrouckeNathan Van Den BosscheSteven Caluwaerts

2022

A comprehensive framework to select climate data for hygrothermal simulations : application on solid masonry walls in Brussels

Isabeau VandemeulebrouckeSteven CaluwaertsNathan Van Den Bossche

A simple numerical tool for superimposition of climatic load and wind load in Closed Cavity Facades : importance of a coupled PE-thermal-mechanical model

Guido LoriKjartan Van den BrandeNathan Van Den BosscheHenk De BleeckerJan Belis

A2 Journal Article in GLASS STRUCTURES & ENGINEERING

Assessing the impact of climate change on historical buildings in Cuba

Isabeau VandemeulebrouckeKaat JanssensBruno VanderscheldenSteven CaluwaertsNathan Van Den Bossche

Climate data for hygrothermal simulations of Brussels

Isabeau VandemeulebrouckeSteven CaluwaertsNathan Van Den Bossche

A2 Journal Article in DATA BRIEF

Climate files for hygrothermal simulations of Brussels

Isabeau VandemeulebrouckeSteven CaluwaertsNathan Van Den Bossche

Conservation of heritage buildings in Iran : on the impact of the urban heat island on building material hygrothermal performance

Hamed HedayatniaNathan Van Den Bossche

Decay of building facades may increase due to climate change

Isabeau VandemeulebrouckeSteven CaluwaertsNathan Van Den Bossche

Decision framework to select moisture reference years for hygrothermal simulations

Isabeau VandemeulebrouckeSteven CaluwaertsNathan Van Den Bossche

A1 Journal Article in BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT

Deriving practical guidelines using decision trees : what is the impact of climate change on hygrothermal risks in masonry heritage buildings in Brussels?

Kaat JanssensIsabeau VandemeulebrouckeBruno VanderscheldenNathan Van Den Bossche

Deterioration of historic Chinese masonry buildings subject to climate change

Xiaolin ChenDaphne GuilbertNathan Van Den Bossche

Does interior insulation damage our heritage?

Kaat JanssensValentina MarincioniNathan Van Den Bossche

Drainage of infiltrated rainwater in wall assemblies : test method, experimental quantification, and recommendations

Stéphanie Van LindenMichael LacasseNathan Van Den Bossche

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF BUILDING PHYSICS

Experimental and numerical assessment of permeability functions in closed cavity façades

Guido LoriKjartan Van den BrandeNathan Van Den BosscheHenk De BleeckerJan Belis

A2 Journal Article in GLASS STRUCTURES & ENGINEERING

Experimental validation of a numerical model for closed cavity façade glass structural calculation under dynamic cavity temperature, dry air flow and wind loads effects

Guido LoriKjartan Van den BrandeNathan Van Den BosscheHenk De BleeckerJan Belis

A2 Journal Article in GLASS STRUCTURES & ENGINEERING

FEARS 2022 book of proceedings

Fit for purpose brick clustering for hygrothermal material properties : sensitivity to climate conditions

Bruno VanderscheldenNathan Van Den Bossche

Fourth generation watertightness : a performance-based strategy to control rainwater infiltration in façade systems

Stéphanie Van LindenNathan Van Den Bossche

From simulation to practical guideline : the use and advantage of HAM-simulations for the conservation of heritage buildings in Havana, Cuba

Kaat JanssensIsabeau VandemeulebrouckeBruno VanderscheldenValentina MarincioniNathan Van Den Bossche

Impact of climate change on heritage : evaluation of ALARO‐0 and REMO regional climate models over Northeastern Iran by damage risk analysis of a timurid heritage using hygrothermal modelling

Hamed HedayatniaBruno VanderscheldenMarijke SteemanNathan Van Den Bossche

Methodological framework for HAM-simulations : the litigation case of a CLT-balcony subjected to rain loads during construction

Bruno VanderscheldenMichael LacasseTravis MooreNathan Van Den Bossche

On the potential of clustering approaches for hygrothermal material properties based on three degradation risks in solid masonry constructions

Bruno VanderscheldenKlaas CalleNathan Van Den Bossche

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF BUILDING PHYSICS

Renovate in one step, stepwise, or reconstruct?

Yanaika DecorteMarijke SteemanNathan Van Den Bossche

Review and evaluation of 20 methods to select moisture reference years for damage risks in solid masonry walls

Isabeau VandemeulebrouckeSteven CaluwaertsNathan Van Den Bossche

Review of rainwater infiltration rates in wall assemblies

Stéphanie Van LindenNathan Van Den Bossche

A1 Journal Article in BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT

Sustainable materiality in preservation : a case study of California bungalow

Xiaolin ChenNathan Van Den Bossche

2021

Balancing environmental impact, energy use and thermal comfort : optimizing insulation levels for The Mobble with standard HVAC and personal comfort systems

Laura LanduytS. De TurckJelle LavergeMarijke SteemanNathan Van Den Bossche

A1 Journal Article in BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT

Canadian initial-condition climate ensemble : hygrothermal simulation on wood-stud and retrofitted historical masonry

Isabeau VandemeulebrouckeM. DefoM.A. LacasseSteven CaluwaertsNathan Van Den Bossche

A1 Journal Article in BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT

Comparative study on the feasibility of watertight face-sealed building joints under simulated wind-driven rain conditions

Stéphanie Van LindenNathan Van Den Bossche

A1 Journal Article in BUILDING RESEARCH AND INFORMATION

Conservation of heritage buildings in Mashhad : on the impact of climate change and the urban heat island effect

Hamed HedayatniaMarijke SteemanNathan Van Den Bossche

Damage risk analysis of a Timurid heritage located in Iran exposed to outdoor climate change (Ghiassieh school)

Hamed HedayatniaMarijke SteemanNathan Van Den Bossche

Development of a circularity assessment method for facade systems

Lisa Van GulckEline LeenknechtEmiel DebusseréJona Van SteenkisteMarijke SteemanNathan Van Den Bossche

Effect of a one-dimensional approach in LCA on the environmental life cycle impact of buildings : multi-family case study in Flanders

Yanaika DecorteMarijke SteemanNathan Van Den Bossche

A1 Journal Article in BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT

Evaluation of ALARO-0 and REMO regional climate models over Iran focusing on building material degradation criteria

Hamed HedayatniaSara TopSteven CaluwaertsLola KotovaMarijke SteemanNathan Van Den Bossche

A1 Journal Article in BUILDINGS

Extensive study on the efficiency of a water repellent treatment on historic natural stone, brick and mortar

Daphne GuilbertTim De KockVeerle CnuddeNathan Van Den Bossche

Factorial study on the future freeze-thaw risk in solid masonry walls in Brussels subjected to RCP8.5

Isabeau VandemeulebrouckeSteven CaluwaertsNathan Van Den Bossche

Factorial study on the impact of climate change on freeze-thaw damage, mould growth and wood decay in solid masonry walls in Brussels

Isabeau VandemeulebrouckeSteven CaluwaertsNathan Van Den Bossche

A1 Journal Article in BUILDINGS

Hygrothermal performance of bio-based insulation material in wood-frame walls exposed to unintended moisture sources

Bruno VanderscheldenNathan Van Den BosscheMarijke Steeman

Optimization of insulation levels from an environmental perspective : impact of HVAC controls and Personal Comfort Systems

Laura LanduytS LauwerysS. De TurckMarijke SteemanNathan Van Den Bossche

Sensitivity analysis of the hygrothermal behaviour of homogeneous masonry constructions : interior insulation, rainwater infiltration and hydrophobic treatment

Klaas CalleNathan Van Den Bossche

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF BUILDING PHYSICS

Watertightness performance of face-sealed versus drained window-wall interfaces

Stéphanie Van LindenNathan Van Den Bossche

A1 Journal Article in BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT

2020

Airtightness of sealed building joints : comparison of performance before and after artificial ageing

Stéphanie Van LindenNathan Van Den Bossche

A1 Journal Article in BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT

Comparison of an LCA and LCC for façade renovation strategies designed for change

Lisa Van GulckStijn Van de PutteNathan Van Den BosscheMarijke Steeman

Development of numerical model for determination of pressure equalization in facades during wet conditions

Nathan Van Den BosscheArnold JanssensTravis MooreMichael Lacasse

A1 Journal Article in BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT

Drying potential of wood frame walls subjected to accidental water infiltration

Marijke SteemanNathan Van Den BosscheKlaas Calle

Environmental and financial assessment of façade renovations designed for change : developing optimal scenarios for apartment buildings in Flanders

Lisa Van GulckStijn Van de PutteMarc DelghustNathan Van Den BosscheMarijke Steeman

A1 Journal Article in BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT

Environmental evaluation of pareto optimal renovation strategies : a multidimensional life-cycle analysis

Yanaika DecorteMarijke SteemanNathan Van Den BosscheKlaas Calle

Freeze-thaw risk in solid masonry : are ‘hygrothermal response based‘ analyses mandatory when studying the sensitivity of building envelopes to climate change?

Isabeau VandemeulebrouckeSteven CaluwaertsNathan Van Den Bossche

Implementation of rainwater infiltration measurements in hygrothermal modelling of non-insulated brick cavity walls

Klaas CalleCharlotte CoupillieArnold JanssensNathan Van Den Bossche

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF BUILDING PHYSICS

On the implementation of thermal bridge calculations in the Belgian building code

Nathan Van Den BosscheLaura LanduytArnold Janssens

Operational energy use versus LCA : case study The Mobble for Solar Decathlon Europe 2019 competition

Laura LanduytSven De TurckStéphane LauwerysNathan Van Den Bossche

Pressure-equalised façade systems : evaluation of current watertightness test standards used to assess the performance of enclosure components

Maria Arce RecataláSoledad García MoralesNathan Van Den Bossche

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF BUILDING PHYSICS

Quantifying wind-driven rain intrusion : a comparative study on the water management features of different types of rear-ventilated facade systems

Maria Arce-RecatalaSoledad Garcia-MoralesNathan Van Den Bossche

Rainwater management of ventilated facades : impact of joint width and cavity size

Stéphanie Van LindenNathan Van Den Bossche

Renovation of historical facades : the rescue or the kiss of death?

Klaas CalleArnold JanssensNathan Van Den Bossche

Sensitivity of the hygrothermal behaviour of homogeneous masonry constructions : from Sobol indices to decision trees

Klaas CalleNathan Van Den Bossche

Statistical analysis on Belgian building defects

Jasmijn De VosAnke BlommaertNathan Van Den Bossche

The impact of climate change on material degradation : finding a feasible approach for climate model evaluation

Hamed HedayatniaNathan Van Den Bossche

The impact of climate change on material degradation criteria in heritage over Iran : regional climate model evaluation

Hamed HedayatniaMarijke SteemanNathan Van Den Bossche

The urban heat island impact on frost weathering of natural building stones in Ghent, Belgium

Daphne GuilbertSteven CaluwaertsKlaas CalleNathan Van Den BosscheVeerle CnuddeTim De Kock

Validation of a coupled pressure-equalization-thermal-mechanical model to study double-skin facades

Nathan Van Den BosscheKjartan Van den BrandeHenk De BleeckerGuido Lori

2019

A brief compendium of water entry results derived from laboratory tests of various types of wall assemblies

Michael A. LacasseNathan Van Den BosscheStéphanie Van LindenTravis V. Moore

Does historic construction suffer or benefit from the urban heat island effect in Ghent and global warming across Europe?

Isabeau VandemeulebrouckeKlaas CalleSteven CaluwaertsTim De KockNathan Van Den Bossche

A1 Journal Article in CANADIAN JOURNAL OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

Freeze-thaw risk in solid masonry : are moisture reference years able to represent real climate conditions?

Isabeau VandemeulebrouckeSteven CaluwaertsNathan Van Den Bossche

Impact of the urban heat island on freeze-thaw risk of natural stone in the built environment, a case study in Ghent, Belgium

Daphne GuilbertSteven CaluwaertsKlaas CalleNathan Van Den BosscheVeerle CnuddeTim De Kock

A1 Journal Article in SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT

Liquid moisture transport in combined ceramic brick and natural hydraulic lime mortar samples : does the hygric interface resistance dominate the moisture transport?

Klaas CalleTim De KockVeerle CnuddeNathan Van Den Bossche

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF BUILDING PHYSICS

On the feasibility of watertight face-sealed window-wall interfaces

Stéphanie Van LindenNathan Van Den Bossche

Probabilistic assessment of the impact of material properties on the risk of frost damage in masonry constructions

Klaas CalleNathan Van Den Bossche

Reliability and adequacy of current watertightness test standards used to evaluate the performance of facades

Maria Arce RecatalaSoledad Garcia MoralesNathan Van Den Bossche

The influence of the urban heat island on frost risk of natural building stones : a case study in Ghent

Daphne GuilbertTim De KockSteven CaluwaertsNathan Van Den BosscheVeerle Cnudde

The potential of Personal Conditioning Systems

Sven De TurckNathan Van Den BosscheJelle Laverge

The urban heat island effect on frost damage of natural building stones

Daphne GuilbertTim De KockSteven CaluwaertsVeerle CnuddeKlaas CalleNathan Van Den Bossche

Water management in cladding systems with small drainage cavities : a review

Stéphanie Van LindenNathan Van Den Bossche

2018

Do interface resistances matter in historic masonries? Analysis based on X-ray tomography and heat, air and moisture modelling-

Klaas CalleNathan Van Den Bossche

Drainage and retention of water in small drainage cavities : experimental assessment

Stéphanie Van LindenMichael LacasseNathan Van Den Bossche

Experimental assessment of rainwater management of a ventilated façade

Maria Arce RecatalaSoledad Garcia MoralesNathan Van Den Bossche

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF BUILDING PHYSICS

2017

3D printing of cementitious materials

Khadija El CheikhKarel LesageJolien Van Der PuttenKim Van TittelboomGeert De Schutter

A new test standard to evaluate the watertightness of window-wall interfaces

Maria Arce RecatalaSoledad Garcia MoralesNathan Van Den Bossche

Acoustic emission monitoring of fresh cementitious material

Evin Dildar DzayeGeert De SchutterDimitrios Aggelis

Adjusting concrete rheology through mix design : short overview

Khadija El CheikhKarel LesageGeert De Schutter

Adjusting concrete rheology through mix design : short overview

Khadija El CheikhKarel LesageGeert De Schutter

Air flows between prefabricated insulation modules and the existing façade : a numerical analysis of the adaption layer

Katrien MaroyMarijke SteemanNathan Van Den Bossche

Air- and water tightness of prefabricated envelope modules for the renovation of buildings

Katrien MaroyStéphanie Van LindenKoen De VogelaereNathan Van Den BosscheMarijke Steeman

Analysis of different frost indexes and their potential to assess frost based on HAM simulations

Klaas CalleNathan Van Den Bossche

Assessing mortar extrudability through the Jolting Test

Karel LesageThomas IngelbrechtGeert De Schutter

Assessing the thermal performance of insulating glass units with infrared thermography : potential and limitations

Katrien MaroyKim CarbonezMarijke SteemanNathan Van Den Bossche

A1 Journal Article in ENERGY AND BUILDINGS

Assessment of in-situ compressive concrete strength by means of various non/semi-destructive and destructive techniques

Bart CraeyeLeen LauriksHannes Van De LaarJelle Van Der EijkWilfried Gijbels

Casting concrete structures in a smarter way

Geert De SchutterKarel LesageKhadija El CheikhRobin De SchryverMetwally MuhammadChizya Chibulu

Casting concrete structures in a smarter way

Geert De SchutterKarel LesageKhadija El CheikhRobin De SchryverMetwally MuhammadChizya Chibulu

Effect of supplementary cementitious materials on capillary sorption : relation with drying rate and testing time

Natalia Mariel AldereteYury Villagran ZaccardiNele De Belie

Effects of chloride concentration on microstructure of cement pastes by AC impedance spectroscopy HU

Xiang HuCaijun ShiGuang YeGeert De Schutter

Evaluating the hygrothermal performance of prefabricated timber frame façade elements used in building renovation

Charlotte CoupillieMarijke SteemanNathan Van Den BosscheKatrien Maroy

Evaluation of the hygric properties of a wooden panel painting to perform HAM simulations

Lien De BackerNathan Van Den BosscheArnold JanssensMichel De Paepe

Evaluation of the migration coefficient, diffusion coefficient and the ageing factor according to the chloride ingress model described in the fib bulletin 34 applied to Belgian concrete mixtures

Liesbet De WinterMinne PeterRobby CaspeeleBart CraeyeGeert De SchutterPeter De PauwBram Dooms

Evaluation of the performance of self-healing concrete at small and large scale under laboratory conditions

Elke GruyaertBrenda DebbautMartin KaasgaardHenrik Erndahl SorensenJani PeltoVanda BrancoFabian MalmChristian GrosseEric PriceMarkus Krüger et al.

Freeze-thaw durability of recycled concrete from construction and demolition wastes

Andrés Juan-ValdésDesirée Rodriguez-RoblesJulia Garcia-GonzalezJulia M. Moran-Del PozzoIgnacio Guerra-RomeroNele De Belie

Improving the quality of various types of recycled aggregates by biodesposition

Nele De BelieJianyun WangJulia Garcia GonzalezDesirée Rodriguez RoblesBrecht VandevyvereNico BoonJoris SchoonAndrés Juan Valdés

Influence of concrete composition on chloride ingress and carbonation : analysis by means of an extended data-set

Bart CraeyePeter MinneLiesbet De WinterRobby CaspeeleGeert De SchutterPeter De PauwBram Dooms

Influence of the curing period of encapsulated polyurethane precursor on the capillary water absorption of cracked mortar with selfhealing properties

Philip Van den HeedeBjorn Van BelleghemNatalia Mariel AldereteKim Van TittelboomNele De Belie

Interactions between cement and combined concrete admixtures

Karel LesageLucie VandewalleGeert De Schutter

Internal curing of cement pastes by superabsorbent polymers studied by means of neutron radiography

Didier SnoeckNatalia Mariel AldereteBjorn Van BelleghemPhilip Van den HeedeKim Van TittelboomNele De Belie

Investigation of the deterioration of blended cement concrete under sulfate attack in terms of interfacial transition zone

Kai WuHuisheng ShiYun GaoGuang YeGeert De Schutter

Numerical approach for thixotropic behaviour of concrete : current status

Robin De SchryverKarel LesageKhadija El CheikhGeert De Schutter

On the quantitative thermogravimetric analysis of calcite content in hydrated cementitious systems

Yury Villagran ZaccardiHugo Eguez AlavaKlaartje De BuysserNele De Belie

Robustness as a tool to improve the durability of self-compacting concrete

Farid Van Der VurstKarel LesageJohn VantommeLucie VandewalleGeert De Schutter

Self-desiccation and self-desiccation shrinkage of silica fume-cement pastes

Yang LiuGuang YeGeert De Schutter

Self-healing of concrete cracks by the release of embedded water repellent agents and corrosion inhibitors to reduce the risk for reinforcement corrosion

Kim Van TittelboomClaudia De MaesschalckBjorn Van BelleghemPhilip Van den HeedeSylvia KesslerNele De Belie

Sodium chloride ingress into OPC concrete subjected to compressive load

Hugo Eguez AlavaNele De BelieGeert De Schutter

Studies on the evolution of alkali silicate in a simulated alkali-silica reaction system

Kunpeng ZhengPeter AdriaensensGeert De SchutterGuang YeLuc Taerwe

Surface consolidation of natural stones by use of bio-agents and chemical consolidants

Jianyun WangDomien FraeyeYusuf Cagatay ErsanWillem De MuynckNico BoonNele De Belie

Tape as a means to ensure air- and watertightness of building joints : experimental assessment

Stéphanie Van LindenKatrien MaroyMarijke SteemanNathan Van Den Bossche

Towards understanding rain infiltration in historic brickwork

Klaas CalleNathan Van Den Bossche

Use of encapsulated healing agents to limit water uptake through crackis in mortar

Bjorn Van BelleghemKim Van TittelboomNele De Belie

XIV DBMC 14th International Conference on Durability of Building Materials and Components

2016

Airtightness and watertightness of window frames : comparison of performance and requirements

Nathan Van Den BosscheArnold Janssens

A1 Journal Article in BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT

Durability and measurement uncertainty of airtightness in extremely airtight dwellings

Wolf BrackeJelle LavergeNathan Van Den BosscheArnold Janssens

A1 Journal Article in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF VENTILATION

Hygrothermal behaviour of prefabricated façade elements for building renovation

Marijke SteemanNathan Van Den BosscheKatrien Maroy

On the use of infrared thermographic measurements for evaluating the airtightness of the building envelope

Katrien MaroyNathan Van Den BosscheMarijke SteemanSven Van De Vijver

Bookchapter in Recent developments in building diagnosis techniques

Potential of existing prefabricated components for sustainable renovation of buildings

Katrien MaroyNathan Van Den BosscheMarijke SteemanWouter De CorteArnold Janssens

Results of Belgian quality control framework for cavity wall insulation

Arnold JanssensMarc DelghustNathan Van Den Bossche

Results of Belgian quality control framework for cavity wall insulation

Arnold JanssensMarc DelghustNathan Van Den Bossche

A1 Journal Article in BAUPHYSIK

Thermal analysis of curtain wall systems : a parametric study

Nathan Van Den BosscheWahid Maref

2015

A decision making tool for the energy efficient refurbishment of residential buildings

P SteskensY VanhellemontS RoelsNathan Van Den Bossche

Comparison between uniform rain loads and point sources to simulate rainwater leakage with commercial HAM-models

Kim CarbonezNathan Van Den BosscheHua GeArnold Janssens

Determination of thermal performance of IGU's with infrared thermography

Katrien MaroyNathan Van Den BosscheMarijke SteemanKim CarbonezArnold Janssens

Facade retrofit strategies: case study of the building complex K12 of the university hospital Ghent

Joni StaljanssensStephanie MangeNathan Van Den BosscheJan Moens

Hygrothermal behaviour of compact roofs under Belgian climate

Glenn De MeersmanNathan Van Den BosscheArnold JanssensRobbe Verelst

Long term durability of vacuum insulation panels: determination of the Sd-value of MF-2 foils

Glenn De MeersmanNathan Van Den BosscheArnold Janssens

On the use of infrared thermographic measurements for evaluating the airtightness of the building envelope

Katrien MaroyNathan Van Den BosscheMarijke SteemanSven Van De VijverKim CarbonezArnold Janssens

Rain infiltration mechanisms in ventilated facades: literature review, case studies, understanding common practice flaws

Maria Arce Recatalasoledad garcia moralesNathan Van Den Bossche

Runoff simulations from heterogeneous building facades during extreme

Stephanie Van GoethemNathan Van Den Bosschehua geArnold Janssens

The spell definition in ISO-15927 and its impact on the rain deposition on the building facade

Kim CarbonezNathan Van Den BosscheHua GeGaëlle LobelleArnold Janssens

Thermal optimization of window frames

Nathan Van Den BosscheLisa BuffelArnold Janssens

Thermografie als graadmeter van de gebouwschil: praktische gids voor de thermograaf

Katrien MaroyKim CarbonezMarijke SteemanSven Van De VijverNathan Van Den Bossche

Watertightness and water management of curtain walls

Nathan Van Den BosscheStephanie Van GoethemSimon ScharlakenStefanie SulmonArnold Janssens

Watertightness assessment of blown-in retrofit cavity wall insulation

Stephanie Van GoethemNathan Van Den BosscheArnold Janssens

2014

Airtightness assessment of single family houses in Belgium

Jelle LavergeMarc DelghustNathan Van Den BosscheArnold Janssens

A1 Journal Article in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF VENTILATION

Airtightness of building penetrations: air sealing solutions, durability effects and measurement uncertainty

Wolf BrackeNathan Van Den BosscheArnold Janssens

Airtightness of the window-wall interface in wood-frame walls

Wolf BrackeLynn DevosSilke MaertensNathan Van Den BosscheArnold Janssens

HAM simulation of the drying out capacity of water ingress in wooden constructions

Glenn De MeersmanNathan Van Den BosscheArnold Janssens

On the applicability of quantitative infrared thermography on window glazing

Kim CarbonezNathan Van Den BosscheMarijke SteemanSven Van De VijverArnold Janssens

On the use of infrared thermography to assess air infiltration in building envelopes

Sven Van De VijverMarijke SteemanKim CarbonezNathan Van Den Bossche

The influence of environmental parameters on the thermographic analysis of the building envelope

Sven Van De VijverMarijke SteemanNathan Van Den BosscheKim CarbonezArnold Janssens

2013

A uniform methodology to establish test parameters for watertightness testing part II: pareto front analysis on co-occurring rain and wind

Nathan Van Den Bosschemichael lacasseArnold Janssens

A1 Journal Article in BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT

A uniform methodology to establish test parameters for watertightness testing: Part I: a critical review

Nathan Van Den Bosschemichael lacasseArnold Janssens

A1 Journal Article in BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT

Airtightness of the window-wall interface in masonry brick walls

Nathan Van Den BosscheWillem HuygheJan MoensArnold Janssens

Durability and measurement uncertainty of airtightness in extremely airtight dwellings

Wolf BrackeJelle LavergeNathan Van Den BosscheArnold Janssens

The impact of pressure equalization on watertightness of rainscreen systems

Nathan Van Den BosscheArnold JanssensMichael LacasseTravis Moore

Watertightness of building components : principles, testing and design guidelines

Nathan Van Den BosscheArnold Janssens

2012

Airtightness of the window–wall interface in cavity brick walls

Nathan Van Den BosscheWillem HuygheJan MoensArnold JanssensMichel De Paepe

A1 Journal Article in ENERGY AND BUILDINGS

Boundary conditions for water tightness testing based on Pareto-front analysis

Nathan Van Den BosscheMichael A LacasseArnold Janssens

Condensatie op ramen is een complex fenomeen

Nathan Van Den Bossche

A4 Journal Article in ARCHITECT (ZEDELGEM)

Condensation risk assessment on box windows: the effect of the window-wall interface

Wahid MarefNathan Van Den BosscheMarianne ArmstrongMichael LacasseHakim ElmahdyRock Glazer

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF BUILDING PHYSICS

Water infiltration through openings in a vertical plane under static and dynamic pressure conditions

Michael A LacasseNathan Van Den BosscheTravis Moore

Water infiltration through openings in a vertical plane under static boundary conditions

Nathan Van Den BosscheMichael LacasseTravis MooreArnold Janssens

Water penetration testing of cavity wall insulation fills

Arnold JanssensHendrik MoersNathan Van Den Bossche

2011

Condensatie op ramen complex fenomeen

Nathan Van Den Bossche

A4 Journal Article in SCHRIJNWERK

Correcte interpretatie van warmtebeelden geen sinecure

Nathan Van Den Bossche

A4 Journal Article in ARCHITECT (ZEDELGEM)

Correcte interpretatie van warmtebeelden geen sinecure

Nathan Van Den Bossche

A4 Journal Article in SCHRIJNWERK

Eerste dak in België met vacuümisolatie

Nathan Van Den Bossche

A4 Journal Article in ROOF BELGIUM (NEDERLANDSTALIGE EDITIE)

Energy saving potential and repercussions on indoor air quality of demand controlled residential ventilation strategies

Jelle LavergeNathan Van Den BosscheNicolas HeijmansArnold Janssens

A1 Journal Article in BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT

Laboratory tests of window-wall interface details to evaluate the risk of condensation on windows

Wahid MarefNathan Van Den BosscheMarianne ArmstrongMichael LacasseHakim ElmahdyRock Glazer

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF TESTING AND EVALUATION

Ramen plaatsen niet langer koud kunstje

Nathan Van Den Bossche

A4 Journal Article in SCHRIJNWERK

Thermische optimalisatie van raamprofielen, deel 1: strengere eisen inzake thermische prestaties van raamprofielen

Nathan Van Den Bossche

A4 Journal Article in SCHRIJNWERK

Thermische optimalisatie van raamprofielen, deel 2: heeft hout een natuurlijke voorsprong... of niet?

Nathan Van Den Bossche

A4 Journal Article in SCHRIJNWERK

Thermische optimalisatie van raamprofielen, deel 3: een nieuw elan voor PVC buitenschrijnwerk

Nathan Van Den Bossche

A4 Journal Article in SCHRIJNWERK

Thermische optimalisatie van raamprofielen, deel 4: slanke aanzichtsbreedtes bieden esthetisch en thermisch voordeel

Nathan Van Den Bossche

A4 Journal Article in SCHRIJNWERK

Vacuumisolatiepanelen (VIP's) isoleren tot vijfmaal beter dan PUR

Nathan Van Den Bossche

A4 Journal Article in ARCHITECT (ZEDELGEM)

VIP's isoleren tot vijfmaal beter dan PUR

Nathan Van Den Bossche

A4 Journal Article in SCHRIJNWERK

Watertightness of masonry walls: an overview

Nathan Van Den BosscheMichael LacasseArnold Janssens

2010

Airtightness of the window-wall interface in masonry brick walls

Nathan Van Den BosscheJan MoensArnold JanssensWillem HuygheRoger Sierens

Bouwknopen moeten in de EPB-berekening

Nathan Van Den Bossche

A4 Journal Article in SCHRIJNWERK

Condensation in a closed cavity double skin facade: a model for risk assessment

Jelle LavergeStijn SchouwenaarsMarijke SteemanArnold JanssensNathan Van Den Bossche

Energy saving potential and repercussions on indoor air quality of demand controlled residential ventilation strategies

Jelle LavergeNathan Van Den BosscheArnold Janssens

Laboratory tests of window-wall interface details to evaluate the risk of condensation on windows

Wahid MarefNathan Van Den BosscheMarianne ArmstrongMichael A LacasseHakim ElmahdyRock Glazer

Luchtdichtheid, deel 3: luchtdichtheid van raamaansluitingen

Nathan Van Den Bossche

A4 Journal Article in SCHRIJNWERK

Performance assessment of residential demand controlled exhaust ventilation strategies

Jelle LavergeNathan Van Den BosscheNicolas HeymansArnold Janssens

Thermal performance of VIP panels : assessment of the edge effect by experimental and numerical analysis

Nathan Van Den BosscheJan MoensArnold JanssensElke Delvoye

Watertightness of window frames: relating testing methodologies to actual weathering conditions

Nathan Van Den BosscheArnold JanssensJan Moens

Window-wall interface details to evaluate the risk of condensation on box windows

Wahid MarefMarianne ArmstrongMichael LacasseHakim ElmahdyRock GlazerNathan Van Den Bossche

2009

Betonnen fietsenstallingen in Gent: architectonisch beton

Nathan Van Den Bossche

A4 Journal Article in BETON : FEBE

Design principles for pressure moderated window frames

Nathan Van Den BosscheArnold JanssensJan Moens

Performance assessment of building envelope interfaces: self-adhering flashings

Nathan Van Den BosscheArnold JanssensJan MoensTim Ost

Watertightness of window frames: experience of notified bodies

Nathan Van Den BosscheArnold JanssensJan Moens

2008

Caution: students in the lab

Nathan Van Den Bossche

Integratie van akoestische eisen met betrekking tot flankerend geluid in concepten voor koudebrugarme detaillering in massiefbouw

Nathan Van Den BosscheArnold JanssensEls Van Londersele

Modeling building physics: a tool for integrated design

Jelle LavergeNathan Van Den BosscheArnold Janssens

Bookchapter in Emerging Possibilities of testing and simulation methods and techniques in contemporary construction design

Pressure equalisation as design strategy for watertight windows

Nathan Van Den BosscheArnold JanssensJan Moens

Pressure equalisation as design strategy for watertightness

Nathan Van Den Bossche

Pushing architectural quality further

Jelle LavergeNathan Van Den BosscheArnold Janssens

Bookchapter in Emerging Possibilities of testing and simulation methods and techniques in contemporary construction teaching

Why do we use building simulations today?

Nathan Van Den Bossche

2007

Assessment of innovative systems and technologies in the context of EPBD regulations

P WOUTERSN HEIJMANSArnold JanssensNathan Van Den BosscheS ROELS

Performance evaluation of humidity controlled ventilation strategies in residential buildings

Nathan Van Den BosscheArnold JanssensN HeijmansP Wouters

2005

Luchtdichtheid van gebouwen in Vlaanderen

Nathan Van Den Bossche