It is a voluntary (3rt party certifiable) building standard focused on creating buildings that are ultra-energy efficient and require minimal heating or cooling. Key features include:
Super insulated building envelope
High performance windows
Air-tight construction
Heat recovery ventilation
Optimized solar orientation
Passivhaus buildings achieve a significant reduction in energy consumption, CO2 emissions, and operational cost, making them an important part of sustainable urban development.
A standard beyond the worst you can get away with (building regulations) that will reduce out impact on our environment for future generations.
Married father of two with a mortgage and a full clean driving license based in Havant, Hampshire.
Employed at hnw architects
Senior Architect
Architect
Architectural Assistant, Architect and Associate
Architectural Assistant
Architectural Assistant
AECB - Passivhaus Designer Course
University of Portsmouth - Architecture Pt3
University of Portsmouth - Architecture Pt2
University of Portsmouth - Architecture Pt1
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