The following are examples of dwellings that have been constructed in the UK to a high standard of airtightness. Each example contains information on the type of construction, the airtightness strategy adopted and the pressurisation test results achieved. Click on the images to visit the sites.
STAMFORD BROOK A development of over 700 cavity masonry dwellings, designed to an energy efficiency standard some 10% to 15% in advance of the 2006 building regulations for England and Wales. Designed to have an air permeability target of 5m3/h.m2 @ 50Pa. |
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BOUNDARY CLOSE A development of 8 composite timber-frame joist panel dwellings, designed to near PassivHaus standards. Designed to have an air permeability target of 1m3/(h.m2) @ 50Pa. |
