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Mathematical and Computer Modelling of Dynamical Systems
Methods, Tools and Applications in Engineering and Related Sciences
Volume 17, 2011 - Issue 6
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Object-oriented sub-zonal modelling for efficient energy-related building simulation

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Pages 543-559 | Received 28 Sep 2010, Accepted 25 May 2011, Published online: 04 Jul 2011

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