Read more about the article Passive House in a nutshell
Passive House Concept

Passive House in a nutshell

Passive House is a building concept that is very energy-efficient, requiring such a small amount of heat that it can be heated by mainly passive heat sources, such as incoming sunlight, household appliances and inhabitants.

A HRV (Heat Recovery Ventilation) system is a necessary, and the only active component of the system. Depending on the climate, a small post heater is needed to heat the incoming air to a comfortable temperature.

Passive House concept
Passive House Concept

Passive House reduces the required energy to heat a building by:

  • smart design
  • increasing thermal insulation
  • air tightening the building envelope
  • installing high performance windows
  • incorporating an HRV system.

(more…)

Continue ReadingPassive House in a nutshell