Home Development 101: What is Air Pressure Testing?

The post Home Development 101: What is Air Pressure Testing? appeared first on UK Construction Blog. For domestic developers or those working on larger projects, it’s important to get the basics right, starting with understanding the principles. This 101 guide will take you through the essentials of Air Pressure Testing and whether your project requires one. What Is Air Tightness and Pressure Testing? Air Testing, also called Air Permeability Testing, Air […]

Case study: Riverview House by Mole Architects

The Architects’ JournalCase study: Riverview House by Mole Architects A highly insulated timber frame and a high degree of airtightness reduce energy consumption for this new house built along the River Cam. Photography by Jim Stephenson The post Case study: Riverview House by Mole Architects appeared first on The Architects’ JournalAJ Contributor

AJ Climate Champions podcast: The trade-off between ventilation and airtightness in the post-pandemic world

The Architects’ JournalAJ Climate Champions podcast: The trade-off between ventilation and airtightness in the post-pandemic world Environmental engineer Patrick Bellew of Atelier Ten shares insight from having worked on high-profile architectural projects, including Heatherwick Studio’s new Google HQ at King’s Cross The post AJ Climate Champions podcast: The trade-off between ventilation and airtightness in the post-pandemic world appeared first on The Architects’ JournalAJ Contributor

British Library Boston Spa, West Yorkshire building

British Library Boston Spa, West Yorkshire: new low carbon automated storage building will use the highest levels of air tightness to achieve maximum energy efficiency, refurbishment to improve environment The post British Library Boston Spa, West Yorkshire building appeared first on e-architect.

Air-tightness doesn’t mean buildings can’t breathe

The Architects’ JournalAir-tightness doesn’t mean buildings can’t breathe Insulation without airtightness is like buying a fancy down jacket that doesn’t do up, writes Kate de Selincourt The post Air-tightness doesn’t mean buildings can’t breathe appeared first on The Architects’ JournalRupert Bickersteth

RICS - Matrics Glasgow - The cost of sustainability 02062023

This session will review the commercial aspects of Passivhaus / Net Zero Carbon and SFT LEIP funding (and how they are linked). It will also touch on Whole Life Appraisal / Life Cycle Costing in the context of the other subject matter, along with how the recently published Scottish Construction Accord and the nature of collaboration are significant in this regard.

Undecided - Wow! I Didn’t Know A Prebuilt House Could Do This, 07022023

Matt Farrell talks about his factory built house and his concern about water soaking the insulation inside the wall panels during the erection. He also highlights how the team were able to achieve passive house level air tightness?

IES - How to achieve zero carbon buildings, 15072021

In this presentation, Tom Woolley discussed using bio-based low embodied energy materials (particularly hempcrete) to produce zero-carbon, healthy buildings, achieve good indoor air quality, and be more sustainable

BE-ST - Low Carbon Learning, Fabric and Structure - Module 1, Taking a Fabric First Approach, 04052022

Taking a fabric first approach - i.e. improving the energy performance of walls, floors, ceilings - will dramatically reduce the requirement for energy and help the built environment meet net zero targets. This module will demonstrate how to do this and highlight the key elements that are crucial when designing new build or applying retrofit solutions.

Just Have a Think - Retrofitting to Passive House standards, 14032021

Passive House, or Passivhaus, is an energy efficient building design standard for new builds all over the world. But what about existing buildings that already account for almost 40% of all global greenhouse gas emissions? Can they be upgraded to the same level?