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Split the difference

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

Fabric First? Maybe

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

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 ...

Nottingham green housing project showcased at COP26 global conference

Nottingham Green Housing Project Showcased at Cop26 Conference Great to see Nottingham City Home, showcased at COP26. At Aereco we are very proud to work with Energiespron ...

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 Last week, ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refri ...

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 ...

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 ...

Condensation and Mould in dwellings

Condensation and Mould in dwellings: a major public health issue Condensation and mould can be problematic for occupants of dwellings. Condensation occurs when warm, moist a ...

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 ...

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 ...

Ventilation and savings

The only role of ventilation used to be to provide the occupants of a dwelling with the fresh air that they needed. Then, with the decree of the 24th of March 1982 in France, venti ...

Exhaust grilles and exhaust units

Ventilation allows evacuation of pollutants and prevents the accumulation of humidity in a building, which in the long term could lead to the growth of mould or damage to the struc ...

How to choose between MEV and MVHR

This question cannot be solved in few words, as the choice depends on plenty of criteria. The two systems are based on two different approaches to energy performance optimisation.

How to install an air inlet?

Air inlets are essential components of mechanical (MEV), hybrid and natural ventilation systems. Their installation must be perfectly mastered to guaranty optimal functioning.

Indoor pollution sources

The first objective of a ventilation system is to ensure good indoor air quality, replacing stale air with fresh air from outdoors. While indoor pollution – a result of emissions ...