School indoor moisture
BRANZ has been measuring moisture levels in a school’s classrooms. This information is providing a sound basis for understanding the indoor climate and designing moisture-safe long-span roofs in schools.
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By Stephan Rupp, Cara Askew – 1 February 2017, Build 158, Feature article
BRANZ has been measuring moisture levels in a school’s classrooms. This information is providing a sound basis for understanding the indoor climate and designing moisture-safe long-span roofs in schools.
By Dr Manfred Plagmann – 1 December 2016, Build 157, Feature article
BRANZ physicists have developed a useful calculation for designers to work out the minimum number and area of vents required in roof spaces.
By Vicki White – 1 June 2017, Build 160, Feature article
Independent assessors carrying out the 2015/16 BRANZ House Condition Survey rated one-fifth of our housing stock as poorly maintained. Where are the problems areas, and why is maintenance being deferred?
By Mark Bassett – 1 December 2006, Build 97
A recent trip to North America provided opportunities for further refining the BRANZ moisture research programme. Some of the papers presented at a building physics conference are highlighted here.
By Stephen McNeil – 1 August 2021, Build 185, Feature article
As we push for higher performance from our houses, expectations for airtightness and ventilation are changing rapidly. Some changes will be needed in design to improve airtightness, and mechanical ventilation is likely to soon be the norm.