A series of Ventilation Information Papers (VIPs) is being developed and published by the AIVC to present national trends and regulations on building and ductwork airtightness. This webinar will explore the building and ductwork airtightness practices in three countries: China, … Continue reading →
As it is now a well-known fact that air leakage can significantly impact the building energy performance, more and more countries are introducing requirements or recommendations on new buildings’ airtightness level in their energy performance regulation. One key aspect to … Continue reading →
The conference “IEQ 2025: Rising to new challenges: Connecting IEQ to a sustainable future”, organized by ASHRAE and AIVC, will be held in Montreal, Canada on 24-26 September 2025. The conference will also be the 13th TightVent and 11th venticool conference. This … Continue reading →
The 14th International Buildair Symposium: “Airtight Buildings, Thermography and Ventilation Systems in Practice” will take place on May 16 and 17, 2025 in Hanover, Germany. The event will offer a unique opportunity to find out about the latest developments and best … Continue reading →
We are happy to announce the release of AIVC’s Technical Note #73: Overview of the trends in building and ductwork airtightness in 16 countries! In 2008 a series of Ventilation Information Papers (from VIP 17 to VIP 27) were published by the AIVC, … Continue reading →
The 26th issue of the TightVent newsletter is now available! Specific contents include: Foreword 24 – 26 September 2025, AIVC – ASHRAE IEQ – TightVent – venticool joint conference, Montreal, Canada 9-10 October 2024 –12th TightVent- 44th AIVC – 10th venticool … Continue reading →
Retrotec is excited to announce the Solo Single Channel Manometer. This cutting-edge digital gauge is accurate and versatile, all while maintaining affordability. The Solo utilizes the same digital sensor and filtering technology as Retrotec’s DM32X and includes auto-zeroing technology for … Continue reading →
A training programme by the AIRWORKER Academy – the modern competence centre for air duct systems. The seminar comprises the theory and practice of airtightness of air duct systems in ventilation systems. It covers legally binding and technical regulations, general … Continue reading →
An increasing number of European countries require measurement equipment for ventilation and air tightness testing to be calibrated by ISO17025 accredited laboratories. The Council for Accreditation (RvA) has accredited, ACIN instrumenten, to the ISO 17025 standard for the measurement of … Continue reading →
Airtightness improves the energy efficiency of a building by controlling air flows and preventing heated or cooled air from escaping or outdoor air from seeping in through cracks and crevices. Good airtightness also increases the feeling of comfort (less draught), … Continue reading →
