LoginEstablishing 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.
Bibliographic database Airbase
AIRBASE is the Bibliographic Database of the AIVC. It contains publications and abstracts of articles related to energy efficient ventilation. Where possible, sufficient detail is supplied in the bibliographic details for users to trace and order the material via their own libraries. Topics include: ventilation strategies, design and retrofit methods, calculation techniques, standards and regulations, measurement methods, indoor air quality and energy implications etc. Entries are based on articles and reports published in journals, internal publications and research reports, produced both by university departments and by building research institutions throughout the world. AIRBASE has grown and evolved over many years (1979 to present day, over 22000 references and 16000 documents available online). For most of the references, the full document is also available online.
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Even though air leakage assessment is key towards a better energy performance of buildings, Spain has still not established limitations regarding airtightness.
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The book of proceedings of the 11th International BUILDAIR Symposium "Airtight Buildings, Thermography and Ventilation Systems in Practice", held on May 24- 25 2019, in Hannover, Germany. Contains 25 abstracts.
Purpose of the workImprove the effectiveness and performance of ventilation systems. Are there hygienic concerns regarding a ventilation system?Method of approach
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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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The current French EP regulation called “RT 2012” imposes a maximum airtightness level2 of residential buildings envelope: 0.6 m3.h-1.m-2 for single-family houses and 1 m3.h-1.m-2 f
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What is recommended in the way of building preparation (methods 1, 2, 3)?
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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
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
The requirements concerning airtightness of the building envelope were introduced into the national standard ČSN 73 0540-2 in 2002. Until now the proof of compliance has not been mandatory.
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.