The implementation of the EPBD recast puts increasing pressure on the market to achieve better building and ductwork airtightness: for most European climates and countries, good airtightness levels are necessary to achieve nearly zero-energy buildings. You will learn about legislative … Continue reading →
While building airtightness is a key concern in Nearly Zero-Energy Buildings in most European climates, there exists already a wide range of commercially-available products specifically designed to minimize leakage in building envelopes. The objective of this webinar is to give … Continue reading →
TightVent Europe has produced two reports in close collaboration with the AIVC: Building air leakage databases in energy conservation policies: analysis of selected initiatives in 4 European countries and the USA This document summarizes the information from five countries: Czech … Continue reading →
TightVent is very pleased to welcome Aeroseal, solution provider for ductwork sealing for new and re-used systems, as new partner. Aeroseal offers an effective solution for testing and sealing ductwork leakage from the inside using a water-based sealant. The Aeroseal … Continue reading →
TightVent has contributed to the REHVA Journal special issue on airtightness of January 2013. Airtightness related articles include: Building and ductwork airtightness – a critical factor for nearly zero energy buildings Summary of the AIVC-TightVent conference 2012: Ventilation and health … Continue reading →
While it is generally accepted that a ventilation system in a building—whether natural, mechanical or hybrid—is needed to provide acceptable indoor air quality and prevent building damage, there are debates about the actual performance of these systems and how the … Continue reading →
Following the successful symposium held in Berlin in 2011 and 2012, TightVent is very pleased to pursue its collaboration with BUILDAIR. The 8th International BUILDAIR-Symposium “Airtight Buildings, Thermography and Ventilation Systems in Practice” offers a variety of presentations and firsthand … Continue reading →
Design, Implementation, Control and Durability: Feedback from Practice and Perspectives The AIVC workshop on airtightness which will be held April 18th-19th, 2013 in Rockville, near Washington DC. TightVent is pleased to partner with AIVC for this event which will also … Continue reading →
33rd AIVC conference – 2nd TightVent conference Optimising Ventilative Cooling and Airtightness for [Nearly] Zero-Energy Buildings, IAQ and Comfort Copenhagen, Denmark, 10-11 October 2012 In cooperation with Download the summary of the round table in pdf More information on the event
Continue reading →On behalf of AIVC and TightVent Europe, INIVE organized the workshop entitled “Achieving relevant and durable airtightness levels: status, options and progress needed” in Brussels, March 28-29 2012. 70 participants exchanged their views on the basis of presentations given by … Continue reading →
