Proceedings of the 11th Convention of the
European Acoustics Association
Forum Acusticum / EuroNoise 2025


Málaga, Spain
June 23 - 26, 2025





Session: A03.09 Acoustic and thermal retrofit of office building stock in EU
Date: Thursday 26 June 2025
Time: 10:40
Title: Building Envelope Assessment of Airtightness Using an Acoustic Camera: A Case Study in Valladolid, Spain
Author(s): Ahmed Elsaei
Maria Machimbarrena
Alberto Meiss
Sergio Herguedas
Pages: 733-740
DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.61782/fa.2025.0183
PDF: https://dael.euracoustics.org/confs/fa2025/data/articles/000183.pdf
Conference proceedings
Abstract

Assessment of the building envelope quality in terms of airtightness and sound insulation is a critical factor to properly design an optimal retrofitting action plan. Therefore, the development of reliable and non-destructive measurement techniques for assessing these factors pre- and post-retrofitting is a crucial milestone, impacting costs, precision, and time efficiency. This study explores the use of an acoustic camera in evaluating airtightness performance in residential buildings. A measurement campaign was conducted across two houses in Valladolid, Spain, integrating blower door tests, smoke generator, and acoustic camera methods to assess air leakage and its interplay with sound transmission. The main goal of this research case study is to better understand the interplay between airtightness and acoustic performance within a real building façade.