Green Building Forum - Ventilation and breathability - healthy buildings Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:19:20 +0100 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/ Lussumo Vanilla 1.0.3 Ventilation and breathability - healthy buildings https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=630&Focus=6263#Comment_6263 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=630&Focus=6263#Comment_6263 Tue, 04 Sep 2007 12:47:29 +0100 Peter Clark I just came across this very striking article 'Breathability: The Key to Building Performance' on this webpage

http://www.naturalinsulation.co.uk/downloads.aspx?lc=English&pt=h

It seems very interesting to me although I do not know anything about the author, Neil May, is or his relationship to the natural insulation company.

Amongst other things he is recommending moisture control by hydroscopic buffering and he is looking again at active ventilation, AND passive ventilation.

Modern timber frame and roof construction may be a 'nightmare'!

At the end he has 4 principles of design.

Very interesting reading for me, although I know many people here will be very aware of all this.

Does anyone have an opinion? (ducks)

Peter]]>