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Indoor health & productivity and Passive House

Indoor Health and Productivity

  We spend 90% of our lives indoors Yes, people spend 90% of their lives indoors, which means their health and productivity depend largely on the conditions provided in that closed space. Naturally, the healthier the environment, the more productive people become, because they can focus all their energy on their tasks. The most important factors that influence people’s health are noise, temperature and air quality.   Noise Noise can be directly managed indoors but noise coming from outside is usually beyond our control. The sounds of traffic, maintenance and construction works, nearby gathering places where people meet to talk…

Energy savings in Cyprus Passive House reach beyond 90%

Cyprus Passive House Energy Savings

  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 Cyprus was introduced in 2010. This requirement is only followed for new constructions. Most new constructions have a certificate for energy index “B”. That means they are much less energy efficient than low energy houses with index “A”. Compared to the energy demands of the buildings constructed in Cyprus…

Thanks to a ventilation system the air is always fresh and there is no dust coming in the Passive House (Passivhaus) from outside.

Passive House Has No Dust

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 upon, causing damages. Living in a Passive House  (Passivhaus) in Cyprus you don’t need to keep open any windows. Thanks to a carefully designed ventilation system with high quality filters no dust is coming in the Passive House from outside. The ventilation system is designed…

There are no moisture or mold problems in the Passive House (Passivhaus)

No Mould In A Passive House

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 before 2010. During the winter time the difference between the temperature of the air inside the house and the temperature of the internal surface of the external non insulated wall can become so big that water condensation can be observed. Water condensation and mould destroy…