TO MOBILE STYLE!
York Council to build first ever zero carbon homes - 112 #PassiveHouse homes thebusinessdesk.com/yorkshire…
UK's first #PassiveHouse school gets 3 of Royal Institute of British Architects' National Awards architecture.com/awards-and-c…
Midlothian starts 90 #PassiveHouse homes helping local authority’s ambitions to become carbon net zero by 2030 projectscot.com/2022/05/45173…
124-unit #NetZero energy development with strict standards for energy efficiency sold out in 12 months calgaryherald.com/life/homes/…
How one Edmonton family built their #NetZero energy dream home cbc.ca/player/play/20…
Edinburgh's first #NetZero energy housing development part of the £1.3 billion regeneration of Granton Waterfront projectscot.com/2022/06/work-…
Each condo is #PassiveHouse and will be targeting LEED Platinum certification and One Planet Living canada.constructconnect.com/d…
Canada Water is set to be a #NetZero neighbourhood by 2030 propertyinvestortoday.co.uk/b…
The Electric Meter Runs Backwards in Stylish, Energy-Saving Bed Stuy #PassiveHouse brownstoner.com/interiors-ren…
Want to make your home more like yourself? Convert it into a #PassiveHouse and use 80% less electricity hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/…
Cachóns #PassiveHouse features floor slabs of laminated eucalyptus wood and an edible forest archdaily.com/981178/cachons…
Why we need #PassiveHouse in #Cyprus hot climate treehugger.com/we-need-passiv…
This #PassiveHouse dispels the myth that exquisite contemporary architecture cannot be truly low energy or environmentally beneficial ribaj.com/buildings/regi…
Using artificial intelligence, robotics and modular housing come UK’s first #NetZero homes with ZERO energy bills scottishhousingnews.com/artic…
A Scotland's first #PassiveHouse school will help the council meet its zero carbon aspirations ribaj.com/products/ravag…
Home » Passive Houses » Page 2
What is the energy efficiency of the Cyprus Passive House? The energy savings in the Cyprus Passive House (Passivhaus) reach 75% compared to low energy houses. Low energy houses are considered buildings that have Energy Performance Certificate indicating energy index “A”. How efficient are the buildings in Cyprus The energy efficiency requirement for the buildings in …
In Cyprus the sand dust in the atmosphere is a frequent phenomenon. It enters the buildings through the open windows and doors and settles on all surfaces inside, creating an atmosphere of low hygiene. If the humidity of the air is high the sand dust can condensate and get stuck to the surface it sits …
In Cyprus the humidity of the air is often high. This contributes to the formation of mould inside the houses. High humidity combined with poor ventilation and the lack of proper thermal insulation creates perfect moist environment for growth of mould and bacteria. Thermal insulation of the buildings in Cyprus has never been a requirement …
The five basic principles of the Passive House (Passivhaus) are: Proper thermal insulation of the structure High quality windows Ventilation system with heat recovery Airtightness of the structure Lack of thermal bridges These principles were the result of decades of research done by The Passivhaus Institut in Darmstadt, Germany, led by Dr Wolfgang Feist. Building …