Description

Overview: Ventilation system options and capabilities from Systemair and Zehnder from single-family to complex commercial buildings.

Presentation 1:

Indoor Air Quality for Passive Houses

An overview of Systemair’s Passive House Certified offerings and how to utilize them on Passive House projects.

Presented by Eric Richards, Systemair

Presentation 2:

Humidity and Ventilation

Presented by Szabi Fekete, Zehnder America

Indoor humidity (high to low) can be difficult to manage in a home. It depends on the season and the location. Ventilation significantly affects whether humidity issues are mitigated or exacerbated, but it is only one of many factors at play. This presentation will review the root causes of humidity issues and explore effective solutions.

1.25 AIA & 1 PHI CEUs

Moderated by Andrew Peel, Peel Passive House

Learning Objectives:

1. Outline why ventilation is critical to achieving Passive House performance.
2. Describe the design and operational challenges in ventilating large buildings properly.
3. Explore the challenges faced in hot-humid climates in regards to ventilation unit choice and operation. 
4. Outline the strategies to address cooling and dehumidification successfully.