KAUST University

PROJECT OVERVIEW

BUILDINGKing Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Al Khawarizmi building

LOCATIONThuwal, Saudi Arabia

AEROBARRIER INSTALLERSAdvanced World Trading - AWT

KAUST ENGINEERBiju Reghuvaran

GOALSolve facility's alarms and mechanical shut down problems caused by condensation from humidity and moisture infiltration issues

AMOUNT OF EXTERIOR WALL SEALED32,904 SF of Wall Surface Area; 757 lineal feet of exterior wall

BEFORE AEROBARRIER41.28 ACH50, 61,571 CFM Leakage

AFTER AEROBARRIER2.2 ACH50, 3,732 CFM

RESULTSAchieved airtightness level of 2.2 ACH50 and a reduction in air leakage of 57,839 CFM (about a 94% reduction) and approximately $126,800 in estimated annual operational savings.