UK Centre for Moisture in Buildings re-launches
Conferences, Seminars

UK Centre for Moisture in Buildings re-launches

Nov 04, 2017
On 20 October, the UK Centre for Moisture in Buildings (UKCMB) hosted a successful re-launch event. Over a hundred experts joined the conference to hear about the UKCMB’s latest research outputs, videos and tools. UKCMB discussed plans for the new training programme and other upcoming activities. Ian Mawditt from fourwalls co-chairs the technical working group for ventilation, airtightness and moisture in buildings alongside Prof. Tim Sharpe from MEARU at GSA. Our TWG will be coordinating activities and scoping studies in this area soon. For further information about the re-launch and to see the presentations from the day, go to the…
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STBA-SPAB Conference 13th June, London
Conferences

STBA-SPAB Conference 13th June, London

Apr 25, 2017
Register now for the STBA-SPAB Conference on 13 June 2017, which will be focusing on the sustainability of traditional buildings. This year the conference will explore a much broader agenda, based around three themes: Context relates to the existing regulatory and policy framework for the built environment, but also to our understanding of sustainability - as most current definitions fail to include health or heritage and thus lead to false oppositions and unintended consequences. Continuity highlights the importance of maintenance in achieving dry, healthy and functioning (i.e. sustainable) buildings, the recording and valuing of heritage on “low status” buildings, and reducing the…
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Register for the HEMAC sandpit event, Glasgow
Research

Register for the HEMAC sandpit event, Glasgow

Apr 03, 2017
The HEMAC (Health Effects of Modern Airtight Construction) network are holding a sandpit event on 25th April 2017 at The Glasgow School of Art. The aim of the event is to determine key research needs and identify opportunities for funding applications for cross-disciplinary projects, building on the outcomes of the previous activities. It is hoped that the sandpit event will assist with the development of novel research projects (with strong leadership from architectural design) by allowing participants to brainstorm and refine ideas for collaborations under the theme of ‘healthy buildings’. If you are interested in attending the event, please visit the HEMAC web-page for registration and…
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UKIEG Conference 26th April, Glasgow
Conferences

UKIEG Conference 26th April, Glasgow

Apr 02, 2017
This conference, hosted and supported by the HEMAC network and the Mackintosh Environmental Architecture Research Unit at the Glasgow School of Art, brings together research and case studies to help shed light on this important topic. The conference will include invited speakers, presentations and discussion, a poster session and networking opportunities. Ian Mawditt will be presenting findings from the MVHR meta-study, which was published in 2016. The focus of this presentation will be in relation to design-stage decisions that have a bearing on the performance of MVHR ventilation. For further conference details, visit the UKIEG web page.
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PCA Conference 4th May, Coventry
Conferences

PCA Conference 4th May, Coventry

Mar 28, 2017
This year's conference will explore areas where there are significant current and upcoming challenges and opportunities for the industry. Ian Mawditt from fourwalls will be presenting on ventilation and IAQ - how to evaluate and deal with the problems. See PCA website for booking details. Session 1 – Current and future challenges faced by industry Themes: Retrofit / Challenges faced by residential surveyors / Property Level Protection (PLP) and its adoption Session 2 – Ventilation & Indoor Air Quality Themes: The problems we are facing / How to evaluate and deal with the problems / PCA & Knowledge Transfer Partnership Session 3 –…
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Indoor air quality, airtightness and ventilation
Seminars, Training

Indoor air quality, airtightness and ventilation

Feb 27, 2017
Book now for this very well-received event with a panel of expert speakers. Free Zero Carbon Hub guides x 4 for all attendees! Does an airtight building result in an unhealthy internal environment? What are the health consequences of poor indoor air quality? What ventilation solutions are there to protect the occupants? Indoor air quality, airtightness and ventilation – a challenging balancing act In the past, under-ventilation of buildings was not seen to be much of an issue due to the unintended gaps in the external envelope providing plenty of fresh air to the occupants. However due to improved workmanship,…
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ASBP Healthy Buildings Conference and Expo
Conferences, Seminars

ASBP Healthy Buildings Conference and Expo

Jan 30, 2017
Building products can have a considerable impact on the health of building occupants as well as on the natural environment and on the people and communities impacted by the manufacturing process. Consequently, sustainable products must be healthy products. This Conference, organised by the Alliance for Sustainable Building Products will help delegates to both conceive of and design healthier buildings and to maximise the opportunities of more informed product selection. Ian Mawditt from fourwalls will be speaking at this event on 15th February 2017. Come and see his presentation: Can we rely on good ventilation? IAQ and ventilation effectiveness, which will…
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Oxley Conservation Day, Henley-on-Thames
Conferences, Seminars

Oxley Conservation Day, Henley-on-Thames

Dec 05, 2016
A great day hosted by conservation experts, Oxley Conservation, in a wonderful Grade I medieval timber framed building, Chantry House in Henley-on-Thames. This is an annual event to debate the hot topics in the world of building preservation. This year, one of the main topics related to ventilation and moisture. fourwalls were asked to present about the importance of ventilation in traditional buildings, particularly in the context of retrofit measures where the thermal envelope of the building is subject to being upgraded. A very interesting day - see the Oxley Conservation website for further information about the event.
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Ventilation Presentations for HVAC 2016 at the NEC
Seminars

Ventilation Presentations for HVAC 2016 at the NEC

Oct 05, 2016
fourwalls will be giving two presentations at the HVAC 2016: UK Construction Week Conference at the NEC on 18th October 2016. Ian Mawditt will be presenting alongside Emma Clancy, CEO of Certsure on Indoor Air Quality in Energy Efficient Homes. This will be followed by a joint presentation with Professor Rajat Gupta of Oxford Brookes University on the Characteristics and Performance of MVHR Systems. The Guardian recently wrote an article about a possible link to worsening asthma from the lack of ventilation in more energy efficient homes due to a lack of ventilation. The synopsis of the presentations are:The Guardian…
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Health Effects of Modern Airtight Construction (HEMAC)
Research, Seminars

Health Effects of Modern Airtight Construction (HEMAC)

Sep 26, 2016
The HEMAC Network, hosted by the Mackintosh Environmental Architecture Research Unit (MEARU) at the Glasgow School of Art, and funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council, held its first symposium on 21st September 2016. The network aims to bridge the gap between the fields of indoor air quality, health, sustainability and the built environment, providing a platform for discussion and collaboration while facilitating knowledge exchange to the built environment professionals. fourwalls director, Ian Mawditt - a committee member of HEMAC, gave a presentation at the first symposium. Entitled 'The State of Ventilation in the UK', Ian presented findings from his…
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