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Why Opening Windows Isn’t a Ventilation Strategy

Ventilation is essential for maintaining indoor air quality, but simply opening windows is not a reliable or efficient strategy.

Spilt the difference

Split the difference Decentralised ventilation systems, that is, ventilation that is split into multiple in-room fans, designed to deliver the same outcome as a traditional ...

Why Older Homes Still Need Ventilation

Introduction When we think of ventilation, many homeowners believe that older homes, with their charming gaps and creaks, don’t need much intervention. After all, they were b ...

If a Building Doesn’t Work, It’s Not Sustainable – The Overlooked Role of Indoor Air Quality

Sustainability Is About More Than Just Energy Efficiency When people think about sustainable buildings, they often picture energy-efficient designs, airtight structures, and low-ca ...

A stopped clock is right twice a day

The need for ventilation in our home is as variable as our use of it. We go to bed and sleep, wake up and go to work. Our homes are busy one day and not the next Our families grow ...

Ventilation Revolution: Transforming Schools for Healthier Learning Environments Amidst the Battle Against Infectious Aerosols

Ventilation Revolution: Transforming Schools for Healthier Learning Environments Amidst the Battle Against Infectious Aerosols Recently, ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrig ...

Striking the Right Balance: Over-Insulation and Under-Ventilation in Building Design

In the pursuit of energy efficiency and thermal comfort, modern buildings often face a dilemma: the trade-off between “over-insulation” and “under-ventilation. ...

Improving Indoor Air Quality in the Workplace: The Net is Closing

Improving Indoor Air Quality in the Workplace: The Net is Closing Indoor air quality (IAQ) has gained significant attention in recent years as workplaces have become more aware of ...

Panel Discussion – Condensation, Damp and Mould

Join us for an insightful panel discussion on condensation, damp, and mould, featuring Vince House from Aereco Limited and Simon Jones from Air Quality Matters. During this ...

Damp and Mould Issues in Homes

Damp and Mould Issues in Homes Damp and mould problems in residential properties can arise from various factors that create unfavourable environmental conditions. Inadequate heatin ...

Fabric First? Maybe

A "fabric first" approach to building design means prioritising the performance of the building's materials and components before considering mechani ...

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Condensation and Mould in dwellings

What is indoor air quality (IAQ)? What factors influence it? What are the effects of poor IAQ? What solutions for good indoor air quality ?

Improving Ventilation Standards in Building and Construction

Improving Ventilation Standards in Building and Construction Ventilation is an essential aspect of building design and performance. Proper ventilation in buildings can help maintai ...

Retrofit Guide for Homeowners

What is Retrofit? Retrofitting is a specialised step-by-step construction to an existing building to make it more energy-efficient and comfortable for the occupants. It consists of ...

CO2 Monitoring in Classrooms: Plain English Guide for Teachers

CO2 Monitoring in Classrooms: Plain English Guide for Teachers This guide is generic and should be appropriate for any classroom and CO2 monitor Why monitor CO2? ...

Nottingham green housing project showcased at COP26 global conference

Great to see Nottingham City Home, showcased at COP26. At Aereco we are very proud to work with Energiesprong UK on this project.

Passive House Plus Article – Let’s bring ventilation in from the cold

“A clean filtered definite supply of fresh air without the cold, will not just provide a stronger buffer against Covid, but aid public health on a much wider basis “

Passive House Plus Article – Evidence Emerges of Endemic Ventilation Breaches

Evidence is emerging of endemic non-compliance with ventilation requirements for new homes under Part F of the building regulations

Radon and Retrofit (PART 2/2)

>PART 1: What is Radon and Why must we take it seriously in regard to retrofit in Ireland? Managing the Radon risk, a proposal We are about to embark on a national progra ...

Radon and Retrofit (PART 1/2)

Why we must take radon seriously in regard to retrofit Changing a building from one state to another is not without consequence. After all, it’s moving it from one state ...

Sick Building Syndrome (SBS)

SBS is characterized by symptoms experienced by several people in the same building during a working day. If 20% of occupants have these symptoms twice a week, it is called SBS. Ac ...

How to install an MEV system?

First, the installation of a Mechanical Extract Ventilation system, or MEV, must be done by a qualified technician. In addition to the information in this article, it is necessary ...

How to maintain a MEV?

For some ventilation systems, such as MEV for buildings with shared occupation, maintenance and servicing of the system is usually mandatory. To determine the maintenance and serv ...