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A House Doesn’t Need to Breathe… But People Do! An Intro to Home Airtightness and Ventilation

This presentation will explain the basics of home airtightness and ventilation.

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Course Length:
1 Hour
Career Stage:
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EP PD Credits:
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Regular Price:
Free
Course Length:
1 Hour
Career Stage:
All Career Stages

EP PD Credits.

3

Not yet an EP Member?

Click here to learn more!

Watch Now
Speaker: 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.
Speaker: 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.

Agenda:

  • Intro to airtightness in modern homes and why envelopes can be sealed
  • Importance of ventilation for indoor air quality — people need fresh air
  • How to balance airtight construction with healthy ventilation design
  • Practical strategies for mechanical ventilation in efficient homes
  • Expert insights on building science and performance benefits

Reconnaissance des terres

Dans un esprit de respect, de réciprocité et de vérité, nous honorons et reconnaissons Moh’kinsstis, le territoire traditionnel du Traité 7 et les pratiques orales de la confédération des Pieds-Noirs : Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, ainsi que les nations Îyâxe Nakoda et Tsuut’ina. Nous reconnaissons que ce territoire abrite la Nation métisse de l’Alberta, la région 3 au sein de la patrie historique des Métis du Nord-Ouest. Enfin, nous reconnaissons toutes les nations qui vivent, travaillent et se divertissent sur ce territoire, et qui l’honorent et le célèbrent.

Land Acknowledgment

In the spirit of respect, reciprocity and truth, we honour and acknowledge Moh’kinsstis and the traditional Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Blackfoot confederacy: Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda and Tsuut’ina nations. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3, within the historical Northwest Métis homeland. Finally, we recognize all Nations who live, work and play on this land and honour and celebrate this territory.