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 MoreThe most significant benefit of living in our passive house is the year-round tranquil, high-quality-comfort indoor environment: the air is always fresh, the house is draught-free, there’s no condensation on surfaces, and the temperature throughout is remarkably constant whatever the weather.
Read MoreThe Passivhaus approach to energy efficiency leads to really low space heating bills and the highest quality indoor living environment
Read MoreIf you’re thinking of a self-build oak-frame passive house discover what Oakwrights offers at one of two open days at Woodlands B&B. Talk with Linda and Andrew about their experiences self-building and living in an Oakwrights passive house and with Oakwrights’ Architectural Design Team members
Read MoreOur Passivhaus has a comfortable temperature all year round and always feels fresh. Come in on a cold winter’s day and there’s a subtle warmth that seems to come from everywhere.
Read MoreWhen it comes to indoor temperature, you’ll be warm and comfortable all year round at Woodlands. We think of our passive house in terms of the Goldilocks principle: it’s not too hot and it’s not too cold; it’s ‘just right’
Read MoreIn addition to reduced heating bills, Passivhaus living includes a high quality indoor environment with constant fresh air and an even, comfortable temperature throughout thats warm in winter and cool in summer
Read MoreThe Passivhaus standard and why we chose to build to it
Read MoreThis blog is about our experience of living in our certified Passivhaus. over the first two-and-a-half years, how the house performed, and our energy costs (pre-2022 price rises). We also briefly look at the ‘extras’ of building and living in a Passivhaus and certification.
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