Airtightness or air tightness is… Airtightness is the property of a building that prevents air flows through its structure or fabric, i.e. by infiltration – from the outside to the inside, or by leakage – from the inside to the outside. Airtightness is sometimes confused with wind protection: the purpose of wind protection is to […]...
Upcoming seminar
Archive for the ‘News’ Category
October 25, 2018
How do you feel about air in your home?
Talk about air quality in homes Indoor air quality in buildings is important, especially in homes where the homeowners often do not understand about HVAC – why, how and what.…...
October 18, 2018
Changes coming to electricity grid?
The electricity grid today is not sufficient for the future. The building sector is number one customer, therefore buildings professionals can help with transition to a new 21st century model…...
September 25, 2018
Book Sale at Swegon Air Academy Bookshop!
We are organizing book sale at Swegon Air Academy Bookshop! Check Swegon Air Academy bookshop and order books at the sale price! We have discounted Swegon Air Academy books and…...
September 12, 2018
Building our new energy future! Insight from Sheila J. Hayters, ASHRAE President!
In ASHRAE Journal August 2018 I was very excited to find an interesting presidential theme by Sheila J. Hayters, ASHRAE president for 2018-2019. Sheila is the second woman to become…...
August 28, 2018
Health and well-being in indoors!
Indoor environments are the main human environments and, consequently, the environments to which we are mainly exposed. This makes them an issue of public health and one that deserves considerably…...
We write about
August 14, 2018
Congratulation to David P. Wyon! Lifetime Achievement and Best Paper Awards!
Congratulation! As you know David P. Wyon is one of the most popular Swegon Air Academy lectures. David has given lectures at more than 20 Swegon Air Academy seminars worldwid.…...
July 24, 2018
Health and well-being in indoor environment!
Our environmental requirements: Health, well-being and indoor environment! Human physiology is not adapted to the climatic conditions in temperate and polar latitudes, although parts of these regions have been populated…...
July 16, 2018
Sleeping guide! Tips and facts for sleepings better!
Sleeping well belongs to the good life. During sleep, the body relaxes and internal work is done. The brain recovers energy. Memories and impressions are processed. New knowledge is stored…...
June 29, 2018
Good indoor air begins with sound building technology!
History of good air! The history of indoor air is largely the history of the triumphs of mechanical ventilation. At the same time, modern ecological building has brought about a…...
June 18, 2018
Sustainability scoring in BREEAM: Health & Well-being & Lifetime Homes!
Health and well-being in BREEAM! Health and well-being is highly desired in buildings. It promotes the quality of life and also reduction of energy consumption. In BREEAM (UK) certification for…...