5. Glossary

Humid air

Name given to air by scientists who use air as a vector for water vapor, such as climatologists, thermologists and engineers.

Fresh air

Air taken from the open air away from sources of pollution.

Return air

Air extracted from the premises and either partially recycled or discharged to the outside air.

Calorific intake

Sum of all heat sources responsible for heating a building.

Positive energy building (BEPOS)

A building with a positive overall energy balance, i.e. it produces more energy (thermal or electrical) than it consumes.

Biomass

Solid, liquid or gaseous, it produces energy for a variety of uses, including...