Passivhaus design arrives in the UK
Passivhaus design arrives in the UK
- 2006
- Constructing the Future 14(1) Fall 2006, 29(1) .
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.
International
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.
International