SmartVent Blog

New Zealand’s Building Codes and Ventilation

Outdated building codes lead to unhappy people and unsafe homes in New Zealand. Based on climate data, these codes are supposed to be in place to make sure homes are protective, safe and comfortable. The problem is that climate changes are hitting us hard. Global...

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Why Do We Care About Indoor Air?

Why Do We Care About Indoor Air?

We talk about indoor air quality a lot. (Or IAQ - it’s even got a sleek acronym). But why is it so important? Well, since urban dwellers spend around 90% of our time indoors - whether that’s at home, at work or at school - our exposure to unhealthy air is prolonged. ...

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Home Ventilation Systems for Heating & Cooling

Home Ventilation Systems for Heating & Cooling

Home Ventilation Systems for Heating & Cooling Keeping your home comfortable all year round can feel complicated. In the winter, you’re faced with stale air and weeping windows, but it’s too cold to leave a window open. In the summer, you need windows open to stay...

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Home Ventilation Systems for New Builds

Home Ventilation Systems for New Builds

Home Ventilation Systems for New Builds The cold, damp New Zealand winter means that ventilation systems are a must. It’s rarely practical to keep windows open, but we need fresh air to keep bad smells, moisture and mould at bay. For the past few years, Kiwis have...

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