Unitec Research Houses
Tait, Robert
Date
2013Citation:
Tait, R. (2013). Unitec Research Houses. Unitec Research Committee Final Report Template.Permanent link to Research Bank record:
https://hdl.handle.net/10652/2159Abstract
Internationally there is a move to more airtight buildings as a means of conserving energy. Air tightness is a measure of possible infiltration through the building envelope and is often confused with ventilation within the industry. This project focuses on the impact on the overall internal space temperatures and humidity. Light timber frame houses in New Zealand are not performing to recommended temperature and humidity levels.