Submitted by Maria.Kapsalaki on Fri, 10/27/2023 - 10:03
AIVC's Ventilation Information Paper #47 gives guidance to perform a pressurization test in high-rise buildings and suggests new criteria to replace standard requirements when they cannot be met.
Submitted by Maria.Kapsalaki on Fri, 09/22/2023 - 13:11
Many simplified models have been developed and are used around the world to estimate the infiltration rate for Energy Performance (EP) calculations, with different levels of accuracy, as described below. For example, the wind velocity can be estimated hourly, monthly or annually; based on the local climate or fixed estimated values; with or without taking into account shielding factors; etc.
AIVC's Ventilation Information Paper #46 aims to explain these simplified models and give some examples of methodologies applied in various countries.
Submitted by Maria.Kapsalaki on Wed, 04/12/2023 - 09:10
Many differences exist between countries in the requirements and regulations for ventilation of dwellings, offices, classrooms and other spaces. Sometimes the variation of the ventilation requirements for the same building type between countries is more than a factor of five. There are strong drivers, e.g., climate change, to reduce energy consumption for HVAC and therefore these variations are worth examining. Before reducing ventilation rates, it is critical to understand the reasons behind them.
Submitted by Maria.Kapsalaki on Thu, 03/02/2023 - 11:36
By 2050, the entire built environment must be climate neutral. Before that final date, we have to find an alternative to the use of fossil energy in the built environment. The switch to a climate neutral built environment requires an integrated approach, focusing on switching to alternative, non-fossil fuels and on reducing the energy demand by taking energy efficiency measures.
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