Knowledge Centre
Here at Airflow we pride ourselves on informing and educating people on industry news, the importance of Indoor Air Quality and effective ventilation. Our knowledge centre is a hub of information, articles, videos and documents that will inform you on a range of topics. With over 65 years of ventilation knowledge under our belts our experts are able to advise on a range of ventilation systems. We hope you find the information you are after but if something is missing be sure to drop us a message and we will be happy to help!
Building Regulations: Dwellings
- Fire Safety: Approved Document B – Dwellings
Read the 2022 Building Regulations in England that set the standards for fire safety in dwellings
- Ventilation: Approved Document F – Dwellings
Read the 2022 Building Regulations in England that set the standards for ventilation in dwellings
- Ventilation: Approved Document F (Wales)
Read the 2022 Building Regulations in Wales that set the standards for ventilation in buildings
- Conservation of Fuel and Power: Approved Document L – Dwellings
Read the 2022 Building Regulations in England that set the standards for energy performance in dwellings
- Overheating: Approved Document O
Read the 2022 Building Regulations in England that set the standards for overheating in buildings
- Domestic Ventilation Compliance Guide
Read this detailed complaince guide for new and exsisting dwellings
- Scottish Domestic Ventilation Building Standard
Read the Scottish Govements building standard for domestic ventilation
Building Regulations: Other Than Dwellings
- Fire Safety: Approved Document B – Buildings Other Than Dwellings
Read the 2022 Building Regulations in England that set the standards for fire safety in buildings other than dwellings
- Ventilation: Approved Document F – Buildings Other Than Dwellings
Read the 2022 Building Regulations in England that set the standards for ventilation in buildings other than dwellings
- Conservation of Fuel and Power: Approved Document L – Buildings Other Than Dwellings
Read the 2022 Building Regulations in England that set the standards for energy performance in buildings other than dwellings
Indoor Air Quality
- APPG Healthy Homes
Read the white paper on Healthy Homes and Buildings
- Indoor Air Quality Video
Watch this video on the importance of good IAQ in your home
- Maintaining a Healthy Home
Read this ventilation guide on how to improve indoor air quality in your home
- Indoor Air Polution
Visit the IAQ website to learn all the facts and figures on IAQ
- Air Quality Stratergy
Read the Air Quality stratergy for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
- Passive House
Find our more about the benefits of Passive House
- Tackling Mould & Condensation
Find out more about tackling mould and condensation from Beama
COVID-19 and Ventilation
- Reducing the Spread of Respiratory Infections, Including COVID-19, in the Workplace
Guidance on reducing the spread of respiratory infections, including COVID-19, in the workplace.
- My Health My Home: COVID-19
Read My Health My Homes article on the link between COVID-19 and ventilation.
- Public Guide on Ventilation and Coronavirus
Read how improved ventilation can help reduce the spread of COVID-19 in your home.
- Public Health England Guidance on Ventilation and COVID-19
Ventilation of indoor spaces to stop the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
- CIBSE COVID-19 Ventilation Guidance
Guidance for builiding owners/managers and operators when reopening their buildings considering the requirements for the ventilation system.
Government Guidance and Advice
- Clean Air (Human Rights) Bill
Read the Clean Air (Human Rights) Bill 2019
- Each Home Counts
Read the independent review on enegy efficency and renewable energy
- Energy Company Obligation (ECO3)
Read the FInal satge impact assesment of ECO3
- Fixing Our Broken Housing Market
Read the report from the Department for Communities and Local Goverment
Schools and Education
- BB93: Acoustic Design of Schools
Government guidance on minimum performance standards for the acoustics of school buildings
- BB101: Ventilation, Thermal Comfort and Indoor Air Quality 2018
Government guidance on ventilation, thermal comfort and indoor air quality in schools.
Industry Standards
- BCA Technical Guidance Note 17
Read the BCA Evidence of Mechanical Flow Rate Testing
- BSRIA Guide to building performance
Read the Building Performance Evaluation in Domestic Buildings Guide
- KBB Instillation Standards & Guidelines
Read the KBB Instillations and Guidlines document
- NHBC Standard for MVHR
Read the 2022 NHBC Standard for Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery
- NHBC Standard for Extract Ducts
Read the 2022 NHBC standard for extract ducts
- NHBC Standard for Testing and Commisioning
Read the NHBC standard for testing and commisioning
- PAS2030:2019 from BSI
Read the Specification for the installation of energy efficiency measures
- PAS2035:2019 from BSI
Read the Retrofi tting dwellings for improved energy efficiency specification and guidance
Research
- Research Into Overheating Phase 1
Read the report on Overheating in New Homes Phase 1
- Research Into Overheating Phase 2
Read the report on Overheating in New Homes Phase 2
- Research on Ventilation and IAQ in New Homes
Read the report on ventialtion and indoor air quality in New Homes
- The Inside Story Report by RCPCH
Read the report on the Health effects of indoor air quality on children and young people
Green Home Grant Scheme
- BEAMA Ventilation Guidance for GHGS
Read the BEAMA guidance for ventilation and the Green Home Grant Scheme
- Goverment Green Home Grant Scheme
Read the Goverment Green Home Grant Scheme guidance
- Ventilation Compliance for GHGS
Read the Ventilation Compliance Guide for the Green Home Grant Scheme