The Call for Papers for the 37th AIVC – 18th ASHRAE – IAQ 2016 joint conference has been extended: The new deadline for abstract submissions is now 30 November, 2015. The papers should focus on the following themes and topics among others: Definitions … Continue reading →
The QUALICHeCK webinar: “Building airtightness and initiatives to improve the quality of the works” will be held on Tuesday 12 January, 10:00-11:30 (Brussels time). The objective of this webinar is to give background information on selected initiatives to improve the … Continue reading →
Around 160 participants attended the joint 36th AIVC – 5th TightVent – 3rd venticool conference held in Madrid, Spain September 23-24, 2015. The programme consisted of 3 parallel sessions with contributions from 27 countries and international organisations. Over 120 presentations … Continue reading →
This guide, released by the Building Services Research and Information Association (BSRIA), provides information on how to design and build buildings to achieve their airtightness targets. It is intended for architects, building service designers, energy assessors, builders, services installers, fire sealers, … Continue reading →
This joint conference will provide a unique opportunity for dialog among attendees to facilitate understanding of current indoor air quality policies, standards and best practices with themes such as regulatory vs. voluntary compliance for achieving Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), the … Continue reading →
The international conference on “EPBD Review: Elements for better compliance and quality of works” will be held in Brussels on Friday 4 September 2015. One specific objective is to exchange about the public consultation process for the evaluation and review of … Continue reading →
This guide released by the Passivhaus Trust, highlights the key aspects of designing to the Passivhaus standard and lists the do’s and don’t’s on how to successfully build a Passivhaus. Chapter 4 of the guide is dedicated to airtightness; It … Continue reading →
This report provides guidance on understanding the air leakage requirements in the 2012 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and gives suggestions on how to meet the air sealing measures. It also provides information from Building America’s Air … Continue reading →
The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) operates a registration scheme that certifies testers to I.S. EN 13829:2000 – Thermal Performance of Buildings – Determination of Air Permeability of Domestic Buildings – (Single or Single & Multi) Fan Pressurization Method. … Continue reading →
This guide recently released by Encraft, provides guidance for the specific airtightness testing requirements for Passive House & EnerPHit certification, taking into account the existing differences in the calculations and methodologies when compared to the UK Building Regulations. It includes … Continue reading →
