Open Access
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E3S Web Conf.
Volume 716, 2026
The 12th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation & Energy Conservation in Buildings (IAQVEC 2026)
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| Article Number | 04033 | |
| Number of page(s) | 8 | |
| Section | Energy Efficiency, Conservation, Renewable Energy, and Embodied Carbon | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202671604033 | |
| Published online | 09 June 2026 | |
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