Airtightness of buildings - towards higher performance. Final report - domestic sector airtightness
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Abstract
Reports on an investigation into practical design and construction issues of improving the airtightness of speculatively built mainstream housing (masonry cavity and steel frame construction types). The project proceeded over three phases, 25 houses built Part L 2002 with no overall influence on design, airtightness measured and feedback given to developers with suggestions for improvements and finally a further 25 houses built. Airtightness measurements from both sets of houses were compared and analysed.
Author
Johnston, D. et al
History
Centre for the Built Environment, Leeds Metropolitan University. Project reference CI 61/6/16 (BD2429). Report released and published by DCLG in 2011, based on previously unpublished but completed research.
ISBN
9781409828631
Subjects
- Environmental issues/energy
- Special subject areas
- Energy efficiency/Energy Management
- Airtightness
Publisher History
Now known as the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. The Department for Communities and Local Government is a UK Government department that works to create thriving, sustainable, vibrant communities that improve everyone's quality of life. This includes housing, improving public services, regeneration, sustainability and the prevention of anti-social behaviour. They were formerly known as the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.
Information
NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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