A House Doesn’t Need to Breathe… But People Do! An Intro to Home Airtightness and Ventilation
November 26 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
This presentation will explain the basics of home airtightness and ventilation. It will discuss how good airtightness and ventilation can make homes healthier, more comfortable, and more energy efficient. Through plenty of examples and pictures, participants will learn the important features of excellent airtightness and ventilation, why it is important to address these two topics together, and how the building code can be used as a helpful tool.
Speakers
Matthew Dipple
Co-owner, Airtight Engineering Inc.
Matt is a co-owner of Airtight Engineering Inc. He is a Professional Engineer and holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Systems Engineering. Matt specializes in energy modeling and mechanical design for high-performance buildings. He has had the opportunity to work on housing retrofit programs in a number of First Nations communities, and continues to learn about housing needs and challenges in these communities.
Steffen Bertelsen
Co-owner, Airtight Engineering Inc.
Steffen is a co-owner of Airtight Engineering Inc. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Bioresource Engineering. Steffen specializes in energy modeling and mechanical design for high-performance buildings. He has worked with numerous First Nations communities to provide training about home comfort, health, and energy efficiency, and continues to learn about the features and needs of First Nations housing.
