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Research: Air Tightness & Energy Modelling for Part 3 Buildings
This paper explores how air leakage through the envelope can have a significant impact on the energy use of a building, particularly in heating dominated climates.
Sustainability Buildings Canada (SBC) is a member of the Home Construction Regulatory Authority’s (HCRA) Building Research & Collaboration Council, and is a catalyst for the positive transformation to a sustainable Canadian built environment.
In supporting builders achieve high performance outcomes in the built environment, SBC promotes technical research and guides with case studies, such as this RWDI white paper.