Existing buildings represent a significant energy saving potential in Europe, and retrofitting
the building stock is essential to reach European targets. Retrofitting measures should …

This paper reports experimental studies on heat, air and moisture (HAM) transfer through a
full scale light weight building envelope wall under real atmospheric boundary conditions …

The current paper presents the results of a detailed laboratory experiment to study the
hygrothermal behaviour of vertical light weight walls with an exterior air barrier. Four …

Airtight buildings require airtight windows. To date little information is available on the typical
airtightness of window frames, and the aptitude of current regulatory performance levels for …

This paper presents an investigation carried out for evaluating the dynamic thermal
performance of a residential house using a multi-zone building model simulated with the …

Building airtightness is an important parameter to improve the energy efficiency of buildings.
By means of a literature study, as well as the use of empirical data on the specific leakage of …

The present article elaborates on the comparison of four measuring techniques quantifying
the ventilation rate behind typical cladding systems in wall elements. In total eight full-scale …

Air leakages in buildings' envelopes can lead to an over-consumption of energy and to
additional issues such as moisture damage and poor indoor environment. The leakage air …

The scientific literature lacks comprehensive and updated information regarding the
airtightness of building components, this hindering the development and improvement of …

The title of this PhD-thesis might evoke high expectations: the broad scope and lack of focus
insinuates to establish a universal theory and approach in respect to watertightness. The …