Without proper ventilation, an airtight building would get uncomfortable quite quickly. This is why it's so important to include HVAC and ventilation strategies in any new build and retrofit / renovation.
An air tight building means:
A well ventilated air tight building means:
The performance of the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning must be balanced with the modelled and tested performance of the building. The 'right sizing' of systems in the building will save money, energy and maintenance costs.
Designers, energy advisors, builders and HVAC technicians need to work closely to come up with the best building strategies and most appropriate systems.