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A dwelling designed according to Passive House standards clearly separates the indoor environment from the outdoors. While the external conditions and temperatures are fluctuating constantly, the indoor conditions remain comfortable, and the temperature range stays between 20 and 25 degrees Celsius.Â
This is all achieved without the need for a massive heating and cooling system.
As the name suggests, Passive House buildings rely largely on ‘passive’ measures such as thermal insulation and quality windows to achieve comfortable temperatures rather than air conditioning and heating. The approach involves creating a high-performing building ‘envelope’ tailored specifically to the site conditions and local climate. A mechanical ventilation system ensures the continuous flow of fresh air into your living spaces, while the windows harvest heat in the winter and the shades keep the heat out in the summer.
Can be applied to any domestic or commercial buildings.
The combination of insulation and ventilation allows for a stable comfortable temperature range all year round.
Extraordinary control over building performance by designers, builders and occupants.
Continuous ventilation circulates fresh air minimising the risk of mould, mildew, toxins & spores.
Reduces the energy consumption of a building by up to 90%.
The additional financial burden in the first year is often as little as one takeaway coffee a day. However, as soon as the loan is paid off, the savings are as big as a free lunch every day.
The Passive House approach does more than deliver comfortable living spaces. Designing and building a Passive House dwelling has a range of effects in terms of sustainability, economics and climate.
What are the benefits of living in a Passive House?
How can we minimise high heating and cooling cost?
What are the risks to live in a conventional building with extreme temperature fluctuations?
These are the main questions that will be answered in this course.
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