Passivhaus design arrives in the UK
Language: English Series: Constructing the Future ; 14(1) Fall 2006, 29(1)Publication details: 2006Subject(s): Summary: Reports on the introduction to the UK of PassivHaus design, which by intelligent use of passive solar gains, super-insulation, airtightness, and mechanical ventilation, reduces energy use by 90% compared to existing building stock. Over 5 000 homes, mainly in Germany and Austria, have already been built to these principles, and several projects in the UK are now in the planning stages. Technical sketch. Passive house.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L134430 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 134430-1001 |
Reports on the introduction to the UK of PassivHaus design, which by intelligent use of passive solar gains, super-insulation, airtightness, and mechanical ventilation, reduces energy use by 90% compared to existing building stock. Over 5 000 homes, mainly in Germany and Austria, have already been built to these principles, and several projects in the UK are now in the planning stages. Technical sketch. Passive house.