...our monthly newspaper with specific information on AIVC, the platforms venticool, TightVent, Dynastee as well as IEQ-GA & news from the EU and international partners. Previous editions are available here.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
45th AIVC & ASHRAE 2025 IEQ conference, 24-26 September 2025, Montreal
 
 
From www.aivc.org - 6 June, 12:07
 

The conference "IEQ 2025: Rising to new challenges: Connecting IEQ to a sustainable future”, organized by ASHRAE and AIVC, will be held in Montreal, Quebec, Canada on 24-26 September 2025. The conference will also be the 13th TightVent...
 
 
 
21-22 April 2026, Workshop, Madrid, "Climate Change, Ventilation and Resilience"
 
 
From www.aivc.org - 29 May, 13:01
 

Join us in Madrid for the AIVC 2026 International Workshop on “Climate Change, Ventilation and Resilience”.Dates: April 21–22, 2026 Location: Madrid, SpainThis international event is organised by the AIVC in collaboration with...
 
 
 
Highlights from the AIVC 2025 Stuttgart Workshop!
 
 
From www.aivc.org - 3 June, 11:01
 

We are pleased to announce the release of a 2-page summary of the 2025 AIVC-Fraunhofer IBP Workshop, held in Stuttgart, Germany on April 1–2, 2025.The workshop brought together researchers, engineers and international experts to share insights on a range of critical topics, including...
 
 
 
 
 
 
New release! Technical Note #74 – Smart Ventilation in Residential Buildings
 
 
From www.aivc.org - 3 June, 15:00
 

We are pleased to announce the release of AIVC Technical Note #74: Smart Ventilation in Residential Buildings—a comprehensive review aimed at summarizing the...
 
 
 
Trends in building ventilation requirements and inspection in Italy
 
 
From www.aivc.org - 16 May, 14:00
 

The AIVC is happy to announce the release of a new addition to the AIVC Ventilation Information Paper (VIP) series dealing with trends in building ventilation requirements and inspection in various countries. Ventilation Information Paper #48.4: Trends in building...
 
 
 
Recordings Available! Webinar on Inspection of Ventilation Systems in Non-Residential Buildings
 
 
From www.aivc.org - 6 June, 08:01
 

We’re happy to announce that the recordings and presentation slides from our recent webinar, “Inspection of ventilation systems in non-residential buildings” held on June 5, 2025, are now available on our website. Featured Presentations: Inspection of ventilation systems in the new EPBD and in existing...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
TightVent newsletter May 2025!
 
 
From tightvent.eu - 6 June, 12:49
 

The 28th issue of the TightVent newsletter is now available!Specific contents include: Foreword/ 24-26 September 2025, AIVC – ASHRAE IEQ...  
 
 
 
Broadening the Scope of TightVent
 
 
From tightvent.eu - 6 June, 10:18
 

Since many of the challenges related to building & ductwork airtightness are shared across Europe, the TightVent Europe platform, created in 2011, aims to address the clear need for a strong and concerted initiative to overcome these...
 
 
 
Innovating Airtightness and Ventilation: Insights from the BUILDAIR Symposium
 
 
From tightvent.eu - 6 June, 10:19
 

The 14th International Buildair Symposium in Hannover (Germany) on May 16 and 17 was organised by the Energie- und...
 
 
 
 
 
 
News from TAAC!
 
 
From tightvent.eu - 6 June, 10:19
 

The TightVent Airtightness Association Committee (TAAC) had four meetings over the past year, including one in-person meeting in Dublin, held just before the AIVC-TightVent-venticool joint conference in October 2024, and three virtual sessions. The main topics discussed during these meetings… 
 
 
 
Webinar Recordings Available! Building & Ductwork Airtightness Trends in Estonia, Germany, and the U.S.
 
 
From tightvent.eu - 13 May, 14:49
 

We’re pleased to announce that the recordings and presentation slides from the recent  AIVC-TightVent webinar, “Building and Ductwork Airtightness Trends and Regulations in Estonia, Germany, and the U.S.” (held on May 12, 2025)...
 
 
 
 
 
 
Infiltrea 5.1: Revolutionizing Multi-Fan measurements
 
 
From tightvent.eu - 6 June, 10:29
 

Infiltrea 5.1 marks a major advance in blower door testing. This new version now allows direct multi-fan measurements without the need for third-party software. It features automatic manometer detection, easy channel configuration, and manual or automatic fan control. The new…
 
 
 
Launch of “Sustainable joinery” v2.0: Building a Sustainable Future Together
 
 
From tightvent.eu - 12 May, 12:18
 

On March 27, 2025, the new version of the certification system “Sustainable joinery” v2.0 was officially launched.

The certification “Sustainable joinery” is one of the first product certifications to combine a high level of technical quality with environmental...
 
 
 
Introducing the AirTracer: Retrotec’s Handheld Smoke Generator
 
 
From tightvent.eu - 12 May, 12:18
 

Retrotec is excited to announce the AirTracer, a professional-grade handheld smoke generator built for quick, accurate air leak detection — all at an affordable price.With a simple press of a button, the AirTracer releases smoke in a second, allowing for...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Recordings available from our recent webinar "Improving thermal resilience of buildings to overheating"
 
 
From venticool.eu - 12 May, 12:27
 

We’re happy to announce that the recordings of the AIVC-venticool webinar, “Improving thermal resilience of buildings to overheating: Lessons learned”, held on May 5, 2025, are now available on our website! Featured Presentations: ReCOver++ project: wrap up...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
IEQ-GA's Air Infiltration, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Glossary
 
 
From ieq-ga.net - 6 June, 12:10
 

The Indoor Environmental Quality – Global Alliance is pleased to announce the release of a Glossary of air infiltration, ventilation, and air conditioning terms. The Glossary was developed by the member organizations’ representatives led by Professor...
 
 
 
2025 ASHRAE Annual Conference | 21-25 June, 2025, Phoenix, AZ
 
 
From www.ashrae.org - 7 March, 10:12
 

ASHRAE is looking forward to convening at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown and Phoenix Convention Center June 21-25, 2025. Registration is now open. Early bird registration ends on April 28. Conference Tracks:  Fundamentals & Applications | HVAC&R Systems and Equipment  | Industrial Ventilation, Refrigeration, Air-Conditioning & Energy Utilization | Heat Pumps, Refrigerants...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

News from the EU and international partners
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
National Building Renovation Plans under the EPBD: Towards a zero-emission building stock
 
 
From build-up.ec.europa.eu - 6 June, 11:40
 

This article outlines the purpose, structure and strategic role of NBRPs, presenting relevant EU-funded initiatives supporting the rollout of NBRPs. It also highlights a key opportunity: the open public consultations taking place across Member States in 2025.
 
 
 
Delivering the EPBD: A guide towards better, affordable and more resilient buildings for all in Europe
 
 
From www.bpie.eu - 6 June, 11:43
 

As the May 2026 deadline for transposing the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) approaches, Member States face a critical task: transforming legal commitments into tangible action. BPIE’s comprehensive guide, Delivering the EPBD, provides the tools and insight needed...
 
 
 
Commission moves to facilitate preparation of National Building Renovation Plans
 
 
From energy.ec.europa.eu - 6 June, 11:48
 

New tools to support EU countries and simplify the process of preparing their National Building Renovation Plans (NBRPs) have been published by the Commission today. The documents consist of an annotated NBRP template and a spreadsheet template for NBRP data collection. Under Article 3 of the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), EU countries are required to establish...
 
 
 
 
 
 
Energy Efficiency: A new impetus to reduce energy consumption
 
 
From energy.ec.europa.eu - 6 June, 11:53
 

At the General Assembly, the founding members of the Financing Coalition - the European Commission, EU countries and leading financial institutions - confirmed their commitment to mobilise private capital for energy efficiency investments...
 
 
 
Zero Emission Buildings (ZEBs) and the future of HVAC
 
 
From build-up.ec.europa.eu - 6 June, 11:59
 

The revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) introduces Zero Emission Buildings (ZEBs) as a cornerstone of Europe’s energy transition, redefining the role of HVAC systems as...
 
 
 
EU initiatives for a just energy transition
 
 
From energy.ec.europa.eu - 6 June, 11:54
 

Europe’s transition towards a clean and affordable energy system is ongoing. To succeed, it requires concrete policy action and significant investments. And it must be fair and equitable for everyone. Europe’s diversity translates into different challenges when it comes to this transition. For regions that have...
 
 
 
 
 
 
Healthy Buildings 2025 | 8-11 June 2025, Reykavik, Iceland
 
 
From www.hb2025iceland.org - 7 March, 10:15
 

Healthy buildings, HB2025 - ISIAQ. Rentegrate science to practice for healthy and sustainable buildings.

Join us in Reykjavík to explore the critical intersection of climate resilience, building sustainability, and occupant well-being...
 
 
 
First International Symposium on Smart Materials for Energy Efficient Built Environment Control | 10-11 June 2025, Paris
 
 
From smbc-2025.sciencesconf.org - 5 February, 14:46
 

Energy consumption for environmental control in buildings—such as heating, cooling, and IAQ...
 
 
 
Healthy Buildings Asia 2025 | 18 -21 August 2025, Hyderabad, India
 
 
From www.hb2025.co.in - 10 January, 11:30
 

The conference will cover a diverse range of topics, offering insights from experts across various fields. Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) Monitoring and Performance Metrics, Sensors, IoT, Measurement...
 
 
 
 
 
 
SCANVAC Cold Climate Conference | 6-8 August 2025, Harbin, China
 
 
From cchvac2025.hit.edu.cn - 10 April, 16:50
 

The 12th International Conference on Cold Climate HVAC & Energy is to be held in in Harbin, China, from August 6-8, 2025. The conference is organized by Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT), the Cold Climate conference series was founded...
 
 
 
ISHVAC 2025 | 29 November - 2 December 2025, Tokyo, Japan
 
 
From ishvac2025.com - 6 March, 13:45
 

The 14th International Symposium on HVAC2025 will be held from November 29 to December 2, in Tokyo, Japan. The key topics covered in the conference are: carbon emission assessment, energy efficient HVAC system and...
 
 
 
IAQVEC 2026 | 18-22 May 2026, Los Angeles, USA
 
 
From iaqvec2026.org - 6 March, 13:52
 

IAQVEC 2026 will explore the future of building science, technology and architecture under the theme “Envisioning the Future: Innovations in Research and Technology for a Better...
 
 
 
 
 
 

Videos

...including a list of our recent webinar recordings 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Inspection of ventilation systems in non-residential buildings (more info)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Inspection of ventilation systems in the new EPBD and in existing EU standards


Valérie Leprince (Cerema, France) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Obligatory Ventilation Control in Sweden since 1991


Dennis Andersson (FunkiS, Sweden)​
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Experiences with existing inspection schemes in Belgium


Maarten De Strycker (BCCA, Belgium)​
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

PromevenTertiaire: the new French protocol for the inspection of ventilation systems in non-residential buildings


Ariane Lesage (Cerema, France)​ 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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