airtightness

airtightness

(ˈɛətaɪtnəs)
n
the quality of being airtight
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The airtightness of the building is measured in the course of its completion.
Black Forest National Park, New Visitor Center And Administration Building On Ruhestein, Glazing And Window Work
Building methods that ensure airtightness and good ventilation, combined with the use of low-VOC (volatile organic compounds) finishes, provide a level of indoor air quality known to improve respiratory health, concentration and productivity.
NET ZERO ENERGY BUILDINGS RAISE THE BAR FOR PERFORMANCE AND COMFORT
Originating in Germany in the 1980s, the certification requires a building to comply with strict energy-usage caps and pass an onsite airtightness test.
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Airtightness was also monitored and analysed every hour during the six month build.
NI BUILDERS RECEIVE MASTER GONGS
Airtightness requirements of the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code change by location.
Effects of Air Leakage on Buildings' Overall Thermal Resistances Based on U.S. Climate Zones
To qualify for Passive House certification, a building must meet stringent criteria, including space heating and cooling demands, primary energy demands, airtightness, thermal comfort requirements and more.
2+D: Second and Delaware: second to none: a look inside the nation's largest passive house-certified structure in the world
He noted how current building codes pay much closer attention to the airtightness of buildings (e.
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Second, no exterior humid air into the attic to cause ducts to sweat and a huge increase in airtightness of the entire assembly, reducing part-load humidity problems and providing a huge thermal benefit.
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There are 11 inches of insulation made from recycled paper, and the airtightness of the construction cuts out draughts and cold air getting in.
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Proctor Group introduced Wraptite, an external air barrier to solve the problem of reliably achieving airtightness in buildings.
PROCTOR GROUP EVOLVES TO MEET DEMAND IN NEW MARKETS
While the team take into account the traditional Passivhaus elements of "excellent thermal performance, exceptional airtightness with mechanical ventilation," the ambition of MULTICOMFORT sets a new precedent by combining sustainable design with both the health and well-being of building users by incorporating acoustic comfort, improved air quality and visual comfort through daylighting design.
MULTICOMFORT: Speller Metcalfe goes beyond Passivhaus
They're famously fast to erect and enjoy excellent levels of insulation - and, importantly, make it easy to achieve high levels of airtightness.
Wall options considered
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