ShareThe impact of airtightness on system design.
Author(s) : WAGDY A. Y.
Type of article: Article
Summary
80% or more of infiltration is due to the many imperfections that are designed or built into exterior envelopes. "Will we have enough fresh air to breathe?" is a concern about air-tightening the envelope. ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62-1999 has taken care of that problem. Doesn't air tightening cause sick buildings? Joseph Lstiburek, member of ASHRAE says: "in order to control air, you must first contain it".
Details
- Original title: The impact of airtightness on system design.
- Record ID : 2002-3150
- Languages: English
- Source: ASHRAE Journal - vol. 43 - n. 12
- Publication date: 2001/12
- Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.
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- Date : 2001/01
- Languages : English
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- Languages : English
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