WHAT IS PASSIVHAUS PLUS AND PREMIUM?

Used as a method of addressing how well a Passivhaus can meet zero carbon targets, these standards set high targets for the efficiency of your home

GREEN CLINIC The Passivhaus standard has become increasingly well known in recent years because it addresses many of the pain points that might be familiar to us in traditional homes. You can say goodbye to mould, damp and condensation and say hello to comfort, fresh air and energy efficiency. This has only been made possible by getting to grips with the physics of buildings and addressing demand reduction. The Passivhaus standard, ‘Classic’ as it became known later, is what most of us will think of when Passivhaus is mentioned, but it doesn’t stop with efficiency. INTRODUCING TWO ADDITIONAL CLASSES Passivhaus Plus and Passivhaus Premium were introduced to show how well a Passivhaus could address the zero-carbon agenda. It adds on-site generation with renewables into the certification process. For Passivhaus Plus…

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Homebuilding & Renovating (Digital) - 1 Issue, December 2024

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