Known for exceptional energy efficiency and indoor comfort, are passive houses worth it. Based on our experience of self-building and living in a certified Passivhaus, we consider that the answer is unequivocally ‘yes’. Here, we look at some of the key aspects.
Read More‘Passiv’ or Passivhaus (also passive house) is the most rigorous energy efficiency standard for new buildings and can be applied when retrofitting existing ones. Applying this standard to new and many existing buildings will make an important contribution to improving our climate as well as providing much nicer buildings to live and learn and work in.
Read More‘Passiv’ or Passivhaus (also passive house) is the most rigorous energy efficiency standard for new buildings and can be applied when retrofitting existing ones. Applying this standard to new and many existing buildings will make an important contribution to improving our climate as well as providing much nicer buildings to live and learn and work in.
Read MoreRetrofitting can be a viable alternative to a new-build Passivhaus. Here, we discuss aspects to consider and provide links to examples of people who have done this
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