VIP 45.2: Trends in building and ductwork airtightness in Spain

AIVC's Ventilation Information Paper #45.2 summarizes current knowledge on trends in building and ductwork airtightness in Spain.

A recorded presentation covering this topic is also available at this link.

AIVC Ventilation Information Paper #45.1: Trends in building and ductwork airtightness in Estonia

We are happy to announce the release of AIVC's Ventilation Information Paper no 45.1: Trends in building and ductwork airtightness in Estonia

This is the first paper of a series of papers being developed and dealing with trends in building and ductwork airtightness in various countries. 

The paper is freely accessible. Please click here to download and read the document. 

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VIP 45.1: Trends in building and ductwork airtightness in Estonia

AIVC's Ventilation Information Paper #45.1 summarizes current knowledge on trends in building and ductwork airtightness in Estonia.

8 October 2013, Webinar – Building Airtightness Solutions: System approach and characterisation of air barrier and moisture management systems

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 minimise leakage in building envelopes. The objective of this webinar was to give information on the performance and properties of these products based on research including laboratory and field tests. The speakers also provided information on standards already published and under development on this subject.

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4 June 2013, Webinar – Building Airtightness Solutions: Recent Research and Characterisation of Sealants and Tapes

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 was to give information on the performance and properties of these products based on research including laboratory and field tests. The speakers also provided information on standards already published and under development on this subject.

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AIVC 2022 Conference, Rotterdam – 5-6 October, 2022

We are pleased to announce that the AIVC 2022 Conference “Ventilation Challenges in a changing world" is now accepting abstracts & proposals for topical sessions. The Conference will be held on October 5-6, 2022, at the Hilton Hotel, in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. It will be a joint event combined with the 10th TightVent and the 8th venticool conferences.

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5-6 October 2022, Conference, Rotterdam – 42nd AIVC conference

The 42nd AIVC conference: "Ventilation Challenges in a Changing World" was held in the city of Rotterdam, the Netherlands together with the 10th TightVent and the 8th venticool conferences on October 5-6, 2022.

Conference Scope

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The natural pressure differential – Wind infiltration. Results from a long-term measurement

Purpose of the work

The pressure differential at the building envelope results from wind pressure and thermal lift. European and German standards include in the calculation of corresponding infiltration the parameters wind speed, temperature differential, and the wind pressure coefficient from building inflow and outflow. This long-term measurement is to compare the calculations to the pressure differentials measured.

Method of approach

The status quo of airtight building in Germany

Purpose of the work

What is the status quo of airtight building in Germany? Are we well on our way or still far from the target? What about measuring practice in Germany? Should we concentrate on the documentation of measurement results or is it more important to exert a positive influence on the building process overall? Which requirements and targets are set by the legislators, which by the development banks?

Method of approach

Overview, compilation and review of publications.

Content of the contribution

Decentralized ventilation system versus (the lack of) building airtightness

Purpose of the work

By way of practical examples, the presentation shows that decentralized ventilation systems do neither make airtightness measurements more difficult nor distort them, and despite the requirements for a high level of airtightness for buildings also ensure good indoor air quality.

Method of approach

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