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035 _a(Sirsi) u105728
100 _aBordass, B.
245 _aEnvelope airtightness
260 _c2000
490 _aArchitects' Journal
_v211(14) 13 April 2000, 48-51; 211(15) 20 April 2000, 38-39(5)
520 _aBritish 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.
590 _aABS
650 _aTHERMAL INSULATION
650 _aAIRTIGHTNESS
650 _aLOW-ENERGY BUILDINGS
690 _aBUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION-ENERGY MANAGEMENT
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999 _c63316
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