Energy performance of mechanical ventilation systems in modern low energy and passive buildings is a crucial factor influencing overall energy performance of building.
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Energy performance of mechanical ventilation systems in modern low energy and passive buildings is a crucial factor influencing overall energy performance of building.
The present study aims at investigating carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations inside elementary schools’ classrooms and how students’ productivity is affected.
This study presents a comparison of air leakage measurements collected recently (November 2013 to March 2014) with two sets of prior data collected between 2001-2003 from 17 new homes located near
The airtightness test of the building is one of a few building envelope measurements used in practice, which is quantitative, not just qualitative as e.g. infrared thermography.
Numerous studies have investigated the application of multi-zone demand-controlled ventilation for office buildings.
Demand controlled ventilation (DCV) considerably reduce the ventilation airflow rates and energy use compared to Constant Air Volume (CAV) systems.
A voluntary certification for very low energy buildings has been implemented in 2013 in France, which requires among other the ventilation systems to be controlled by an independent technician.
To ensure adequate indoor air quality, ventilation is necessary in new constructions as well as in modernized existing buildings.