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How to achieve energy efficiency in your passive house self-build
How to achieve energy efficiency in your passive house self-build

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.

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Energy efficiency, PassivhausAndrew BurnettWoodlands Malvern B&BPassivhaus, Passive house, passive house, MVHR, High quality indoor environment, air quality, air tightness, airtightness, fresh air, thermal comfort, mechanical ventilation heat recovery, Passivhaus costs, passive house costsComment
Building a passive house
Building a passive house

The Passivhaus standard and why we chose to build to it

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Passivhaus BuildAndrew BurnettMalvern B&Bwarmth, passive house, comfort, air quality, fabric first approach, Passivhaus continuous insulation layer, airtightness, draught-free, triple glazing, moisture management, condensation control, healthy living, Comfort, air tightness, cellulose insulation, healthy humidity levels, high performance, mechanical ventilation heat recovery, Passive House Planning Package, thermal comfort, Triple glazing, self build