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Solar Energy and Building Physics Laboratory - Activity Report 2009

2010
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The Solar Energy and Building Physics Laboratory (LESO-PB) works at the forefront of research and technological development in renewable energy, building science and urban physics. It is part of the Civil Engineering Institute (IIC) of the School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering (ENAC) of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL) in Lausanne, Switzerland. Placed under the responsibility of Prof. Dr Jean-Louis Scartezzini and four group leaders, the laboratory counts about 50 scientists, engineers and technicians. This report presents the teaching, research and dissemination activities for 2009.

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