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This paper presents the challenges of conducting air permeability measurements in very densely constructed buildings and apartments.
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Establishing an airtight building envelope requires both materials for the surfaces and joining materials for the airtight sealing of joints between components and penetrations, as well as splices and overlappings.
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Purpose of the workIs a ventilation system mandatory in airtight buildings? To what extent can users still be responsible for ventilation in modern buildings?Method of approach
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Purpose of the workClear and substantiated instructions for airtightness measurements of high-rise buildings, taking into account the particular requirements resulting from building height
Purpose of the workThis lecture addresses the problems that arise when wall and roof sections are broken down into prefabricated elements.Content of the contribution
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The situation in Switzerland is as follows: Neither the Swiss Energy Act nor cantonal energy acts/energy regulations stipulate a legal measurement of airtightness.
For approx. a year ago, the following was submitted to the Certification Committee, and no response is still seen.
Even though air leakage assessment is key towards a better energy performance of buildings, Spain has still not established limitations regarding airtightness.
This project deals with reviewing EBC's Annex 5: "Air Infiltration and Ventilation Centre" activities & contributions on the occasion of the project's 40th year of operation.