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Passivhaus needs very little energy for heating and cooling from outside sources(03/03/2009)
The first Passivhaus was built 17 years ago. A Passivhaus is a building which needs very little energy for heating and cooling from outside sources: It needs 15kWh/(m2a) of energy in one year, which is the equivalent of 1.5 litre of fuel oil per square metre. An old property needs about 20 litres of fuel oil per square metre in one year. In Germany there around 8000 properties built according to this standard and their occupants are very pleased with them as they provide comfortable living a... [more]
Passivhaus design can create healthy and comfortable homes that require minimal heating(21/01/2009)
Passivhaus is a school of design that has developed over the last 20 years in Germany, Europe and North America. By using the simple 'tea cosy' effect of super-efficient insulation and excellent airtightness coupled with a 'comfort ventilation' system, Passivhaus design can create healthy and comfortable homes that require minimal heating. Heat generated from the sun through windows, occupants' (and pets') body heat and cooking and showering activities are often all that are needed to warm a Pas... [more]
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