Envelope airtightness
Bordass, B.
Envelope airtightness - 2000 - Architects' Journal 211(14) 13 April 2000, 48-51; 211(15) 20 April 2000, 38-39(5) .
British levels of airtightness in buildings is poor compared with Europe and north America. Problems of lack of airtightness can negate low-energy strategies and cause problems post-occupancy. Improvements can be achieved easily and are essential to good performance. Case study of the Elizabeth Fry building at the University of East Anglia shows the benefits of improved airtightness.
THERMAL INSULATION
AIRTIGHTNESS
LOW-ENERGY BUILDINGS
Envelope airtightness - 2000 - Architects' Journal 211(14) 13 April 2000, 48-51; 211(15) 20 April 2000, 38-39(5) .
British levels of airtightness in buildings is poor compared with Europe and north America. Problems of lack of airtightness can negate low-energy strategies and cause problems post-occupancy. Improvements can be achieved easily and are essential to good performance. Case study of the Elizabeth Fry building at the University of East Anglia shows the benefits of improved airtightness.
THERMAL INSULATION
AIRTIGHTNESS
LOW-ENERGY BUILDINGS