Prof. V. Peixoto de Freitas Building Physics Laboratory, Department of Civil Engineering Faculty of Engineering of University of Porto Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, s/n 4200-465 Porto, Portugal vpfreita@fe.up.pt Dr. J.M.P.Q. Delgado Building Physics Laboratory, Department of Civil Engineering Faculty of Engineering of University of Porto Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, s/n 4200-465 Porto, Portugal jdelgado@fe.up.pt Dr. Michael Lacasse National Research Council Canada (NRC/ CNRC) Institute for Research in Construction Ottawa, Canada Michael.Lacasse@nrc.ca

• Reducing the Risk of Microbial Growth on Insulated Walls by Improving the Properties of the Surface Materials.- Biological Defacement of External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems (ETICS).- Effectiveness and Durability of Biocides in Building Coatings – Biological Aspects.- Hygrothermal Conditions and Mould Growth Potential in Cold Attics – Impact of Weather, Building System and Construction Design Characteristics.- Controlled Ventilation of Historic Buildings – Assessment of Impact on the Indoor Environment via Hygrothermal Building Simulation.- Degradation Control of Historical Walls with Rising Damp Problems.- Hygrothermal Performance and Damage Risk of Green Roofs.- Applicability of the Pull-Off Test: Teachings from a Large Sample of In-Situ Tests.- Moisture Robustness during Retrofitting of Timber Frame Walls with Vacuum Insulation Panels – Experimental and Theoretical Studies.- Wind Resistance Evaluation to Dynamic Response of Mechanically Anchored Waterproofing Membrane System.-