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with known thermal properties (Touloukian and Buyco, 1970; Zarr and Filliben,
2002; Tye, Kubi66r and Lockmuller, 2005), a loosely structured and flexible set
of experiments, combined with a literature review, was developed, initially using
pre-existing laboratory based equipment before constructing a robust field
apparatus.
The structure of the thesis, which outlines this overall methodology, is given in
Figure 3. The introduction now considers the regulatory framework surrounding
the energy efficiency of buildings, before examining alternative sources and
measurement methodologies used to establish the thermal properties of
building materials.
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