PASSIVE HOUSE BUILDING
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Super Insulation
Thick insulation in walls, floors, and ceilings reduces heat loss.
Air Tightness
Sealed gaps and joints prevent air leaks.
High-Performance Windows
Triple-glazed windows minimize heat loss.
Thermal Mass
Materials absorb and release heat.
Mechanical Ventilation
Controlled ventilation with heat recovery.
Key Principles
A Passive House is a building designed to be extremely energy-efficient by minimizing heat loss and maximizing natural heating and cooling.
Benefits
1. Reduced energy consumption
2. Lower energy bills
3. Improved indoor air quality
4. Increased comfort
5. Environmental benefits
Orientation
Buildings are oriented to maximize natural sunlight and passive solar heating.
Insulation Materials
High-performance insulation materials like vacuum insulated panels (VIPs) or structural insulated panels (SIPs) are used.
Window Placement
Windows are strategically placed to balance natural light and minimize heat loss.
Shading
Overhangs, awnings, or louvers are used to control summer sunlight and prevent overheating.
Shading
Overhangs, awnings, or louvers are used to control summer sunlight and prevent overheating.
Design Considerations
Let's dive deeper into Passive House design.
Building Components
1. Exterior Walls - Typically built with thick insulation, exterior walls minimize heat loss.
2. Roofs - Roofs are designed with insulation and sometimes integrated with solar panels.
3. Foundations - Foundations are designed to minimize heat loss, often using materials like insulated concrete forms (ICFs).
Certification
Passive House buildings can achieve certification through rigorous testing and verification, ensuring they meet strict energy efficiency standards.
Applications
1. Residential homes
2. Commercial buildings
3. Retrofits and renovations
Take a look at our passive build houses.