Airtightness Explained: The Ugly Truth

Why do our buildings have to be airtight and is it healthy to live in an airtight building?

This video sheds light on the critical yet often overlooked aspect of airtightness, as it affects not just our comfort and energy bills, but also our health and environmental footprint. Discover the relationship between building envelopes and the forces of nature, and learn about the importance of proper implementation in achieving true airtightness.

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My name is Anton Dobrevski and I'm an architect and accredited Passive House Trainer who is passionate about designing High-Performance and Healthy buildings. On this channel, I'll be talking about Building Science and the Passive House Standard, more specifically about Insulation, Airtightness, Vapour Control, Heat recovery ventilation systems, Thermal bridge-free designs, Fresh Air, Healthy Buildings, Comfort, Innovative Building Products, and I will show you around some of the projects I am working on. You'll also find videos revealing the thinking, the process, and the ideas behind the making of Passive House buildings. If you are an Architect, Engineer or Builder hit that subscribe button!

⌚️Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:32 4 Control Layers
02:44 What is Airtightness?
06:05 Air vs Vapour
08:21 Design Principles
12:00 Don't Make This Mistake!