MVHR and building physics knowledge for a healthy, comfortable and energy efficient home
Lately we’ve been seeing a few MVHR manufacturers offering “free” MVHR ductwork designs with their product sales. If you’re planning an MVHR system in 2022 for your build project you will have likely been offered or found a free MVHR design service yourself. At Heat, Space and Light we charge for our MVHR detailed ductwork … Read more
The Passive House Form Factor quantifies the relationship between the living area of the building and the total amount of surface area that heat can escape from. The calculation is simple: Total heat loss area ÷ floor area = Form Factor The Form Factor of a building is key in low energy design because it … Read more