Poor ventilation a Covid risk in 40 per cent of classrooms, study finds
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Coventry University research has found that 40 per cent of primary school classrooms examined in a study did not have an adequate ventilation rate to combat the spread of Covid-19.
Evidence emerges of endemic ventilation regs breaches
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Evidence is emerging of endemic non-compliance with ventilation requirements for new homes under Part F of the building regulations.
Window-opening unreliable for ventilation, study finds
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Study confirms “systematic inequalities” in indoor air pollution
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A new analysis of the exposure of London households to indoor pollutants highlights “systematic inequalities” in exposure, overwhelmingly driven by factors beyond the control of those people worst affected.
No insulation without ventilation in Green Homes Grant scheme - TrustMark
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New NUIG study to examine ventilation in A-rated homes
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A research project examining the effectiveness of ventilation systems in low energy homes is one of 45 new sustainable energy projects to receive government funding in companies and institutions across Ireland.
Flaw in NSAI retrofit code raises ventilation concerns
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Consider decentralised MVHR for passive retrofits & small dwellings — Sustainable Homes Scotland
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Leading low energy ventilation supplier Sustainable Homes Scotland has advised anyone carrying out a deep retrofit — or building a small low energy dwelling — to consider the benefits of a new generation of decentralised mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR) systems.
New research reveals high failure rate for ventilation systems
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New evidence indicates that decentralised MEV systems – an increasingly popular option, now questions are being raised over the standard “background-plus-intermittent extract” ventilation strategy – can also fail to provide adequate indoor air quality, and may even perform worse than the standard approach in new build homes.
Low energy building and airtightness specialists Partel have warned of the importance of ensuring any flat roof construction is properly designed to prevent interstitial condensation and the accumulation of moisture.
Termites trump human know-how on green building
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Mankind can learn more about cutting energy consumption and carbon emissions by studying insects than by engaging in a space-race approach focused on high tech answers, leading Irish architect Seán Harrington writes in the new issue of green building and upgrading magazine Construct Ireland.