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La région du Haut-Valais présente une grande variété de paysages: glaciers, infrastructures hydro-électriques, villages, pâturages et régions urbanisées. Entre ces figures territoriales, l’eau agit comme une structure forte sous des formes dont les lits on ...
When designed and operated adequately, natural ventilation (NV) can improve the buildings' energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality. There is a plethora of factors that limit the effectiveness of NV, such as the climate, surrounding buildings, no ...
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