Tag Archives: low-energy

Kaslo Passive House Construction II

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Hajo Meijer

Kaslo Passive House construction has reached lock-up – the house in enclosed. The walls are up, the roof is on and the doors and windows are installed. The house is weather tight – Let winter come! South facade with lots of windows. South-west … Continue reading →

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CH2 Melbourne: Building mimics Termite Hill

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Hajo Meijer

The other day I learned about the bioclimatic Architect Mick Pearce and his very interesting CH2 (Counsil House 2) project in Melbourne, Australia. The climate control of this building mimics the ventilation system of a termite hills. As termites farm … Continue reading →

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Passive House in a nutshell

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Hajo Meijer

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) … Continue reading →

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