Understanding Passivhaus

Understanding Passivhaus is a simple guide to the Passivhaus standard. The book explains the principles behind Passivhaus thinking, and explores numerous construction methods for achieving the Passivhaus standard.

What is Passivhaus?
Why design a Passivhaus?PHPPCertification
Principles of Passivhaus Design
Technical requirementsBuilding fabricForm factorInsulationThermal bridgeAirtightness and air leakageBuilding services and ventilationWindowsSolar designShadingSummer ventilationRoof lights
Types of Construction
Masonry constructionTimber frameStructural Insulated Panels (SIPS)Insulated Concrete Formwork (ICF)Mixed methods of construction
Construction Details
Solid concrete with rendered external insulationInsulated concrete formworkSolid masonry with larsen trussesMasonry cavity wallTimber frame with larsen trussesTimber I joist frameSIPS constructionTimber frame with external render
Case Studies
A selection of wonderful examples of Passivhaus designs and construction methods, with more case studies added for this second edition.