An Introduction to Passive House

What is Passive House?

Introduction

Passive House (also referred to as Passivhaus) is a standard and a scientific design tool that achieves exceptionally comfortable and healthy living and working conditions combined with low energy demand and minimal carbon emissions. It can be used for all building types, including very low-cost buildings. The techniques work for both new and refurbished buildings of all types and sizes. The Passive House method has been successfully applied and tested across all European climates, the US, Canada and even in warm Asian climates where there is a cooling requirement. Indeed with some regional variations of the design techniques, the method has been shown to be applicable almost all around the world. The design ...