First problem SAP doesn't take into consideration the immediate environment around buildings when considering ventilation #overheating

Effective thermal mass only works with correct ventilation. 20% total ventilation is often not used in practice esp. in homes #overheating

Designers must start thinking of the external features from the outset #overheating

Secure ventilation (louvres) and purpose provided shading is a must #overheating rensonuk.net/Solutions-for-…

Why do so many problems arise with social housing? They're often the testers for schemes that sound good on paper but not in practice - MVHR

Thermal mass can make things worse if not adequate ventilation #overheating

Rachel Capon from the good homes alliance (GHA) is about to talk on climate change adaption and mitigation

Climate Change Risk Assessment 2012 a key message: overheating of buildings in urban environment requires urgent action...

Dr Chris Irwin talks of Demand Control Ventilation...it can eliminate most, if not all, the problems with MVHR

1 in 5 dwellings suffer from condensation and mould. 2 types: nuisance and severe #ventilation

BS 5250: Control of Condensation in Buildings #ventilation

Issues arise with #ventilation when buildings design with airtightness of ~6m3/hr/m2 are then built tighter to improve SAP ratings

Just having a look at the new Renson exhibition and experience space in Belgium...

The new space at our Headquarters will be for visitors to look and see the vast range of products we offer...

The new space includes a lecture hall for seminars on natural ventilation and solar shading #renson

And also not forgetting our argenta ironmongery range of invisible hinges and invisidoor will be on show too #renson

Just been given these due to our sponsorship of the Omega Pharma Quick Step cycling team! Etixx - Quick-Step #renson

The giants of the green world that profit from the planet's destruction by Naomi Klein gu.com/p/3fhn5

Glowing plant gets funds green light lnkd.in/HECuG8

Decarbonisation target narrowly defeated in Commons energy bill vote gu.com/p/3gb4x