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We spend 90% of our lives inside buildings, and yet indoor air quality is often poor, whilst the introduction of Awaab’s law highlights the urgent need for better understanding of the importance of good ventilation in buildings. As we continue to improve the airtightness of our buildings, we need to ensure that both the quality of indoor air and prevention of mould growth are maintained for our health and wellbeing. 

Tom Heywood and Ben East will explain when it is appropriate to use MVHR, good design watchpoints, making space for ducts and units, what makes MVHR perform optimally and the critical points for good installation and commissioning. You will understand the range of benefits MVHR can deliver from a health, comfort and performance perspective.   

Ben will show us an MVHR set-up at his Bristol showroom. Tom is currently installing MVHR in his own retrofit, so he brings his personal experience of the practical considerations involved with MVHR and retrofit projects.  

The full series:

This session can be attended as a stand-alone seminar, or see the listing for the first session to book both sessions at a special series rate.

About the speakers

Tom Heywood, Head of Design, 21°

With a background in Architectural Technology, Tom worked in the 21° MVHR Design Team for 10 years working on a range of projects including large and small scale domestic, small scale commercial, Passivhaus, Enerphit/Retrofit and new build. Tom is now Head of Design at 21°, bringing together key elements of low energy building design.

Ben East, Earthwise Construction   

Ben is a Project Manager and qualified Carpenter with over 20 years’ experience. Ben manages all of Earthwise’s construction-based projects. He is passionate about sustainable construction and is a committed environmentalist. Ben holds a MSc Architecture: Advanced Energy & Environment Studies (Distinction) from the Centre for Alternative Technology and is a certified Passive House/Passivhaus Tradesperson.