Envelope airtightness
Series: Architects' Journal ; 211(14) 13 April 2000, 48-51; 211(15) 20 April 2000, 38-39(5)Publication details: 2000Subject(s): Summary: 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.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS62143 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 105728-1001 |
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.