[Bldg-sim] 90.1 and infiltration/air-tightness?

Nick Doylend bldg-sim at ndoylend.fastmail.fm
Wed Feb 13 09:21:31 PST 2008


Thanks for your replies on the subject.  Interesting to note that
there's no credit for reducing infiltration.  I found this article from
a couple of years ago which suggests it might at least be under
consideration for inclusion in an energy standard.

ASHRAE Mulls Continuous Air Barriers
"In a major study, NIST researchers conclude that tight building
envelopes reduce energy costs. "
http://www.bdcnetwork.com/university/article/CA6316267.html

Nick



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