GBlist: Ventilation per John Bower

John Bower (healthy@bloomington.in.us)
Tue, 18 Mar 1997 18:42:27 -0600

There were a number of "dynamic wall" houses built some time ago (Steve
Loken did one) that were ventilated by applying negative pressure with a
whole-house exhaust fan. "Fresh" air was allowed to seep in through
deliberate gaps in a fiberglass-insulated wall. The purpose was to
temper (and filter??) the incoming air as it passed through the
insulation. Does anyone know if there has been any follow-up work done
on these houses?

I haven't heard anyone comment on the baubiologie principle that houses
should breathe naturally, so I'll offer my opinion. I think it's a dumb
idea, and by continually espousing it, it takes credibility away from
other baubiologie ideas.

-- 
John Bower, The Healthy House Institute
http://www.hhinst.com/    email: healthy@bloomington.in.us
430 N. Sewell Road, Bloomington, IN 47408
Phone/fax 812-332-5073
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