“Net-Zero” and “Passive House” are certification labels for ultra-low energy buildings that use very little energy to heat and cool them. Although the origins of the passive house date back to the 1970s, its popularity only began to spread in the past decade or so.
Post date: 27 Nov 2020
Type: News
The construction firm has completed the main works to the Welshpool Church in Wales Primary School that meets the rigorous energy efficiency standards required for Passivhaus certification. Constructed around a timber frame that was sustainably sourced in Wales, the school has a superior level of insulation and was built to be airtight. It also has a heat recovery and ventilation system and solar panels on the roof to minimise running costs.
Post date: 27 Nov 2020
Type: News
The scope of the project is to promote, though architecture, the set-up of a collaborative community living in passive houses. In fact, the building has shared facilities, encouraging social contacts and individual space in a community managed the residents. Each household is independent, but there is a common space for activities, such as crafts, guest rooms, and the provision by the community of three meals per week. As far as possible the scheme uses natural building materials.
Post date: 26 Nov 2020
Type: Caso
The 2020 Passive House Canada Summit will take place December 8-10, 2020 • Online Registration is now open. Registration Learn More. Program Learn More. Sponsorship
Post date: 23 Nov 2020
Type: Evento
Join the team from the International Passive House Association for their new series: iPHA Q&A with PHI! Once a month, iPHA will sit down with experts from different departments at the Passive House Institute to hear about the work they do, what they offer and how you can make the most of those offerings!
Post date: 16 Nov 2020
Type: Evento
Date: 27 - 28 November 2020 Time: 2 consecutive days Location: NSBRC, Lydiard Fields, Great Western Way, Swindon SN5 8UB Cost: Free to attend, booking essential The Passivhaus standard is designed to deliver comfort, quality and lower running costs, in any type of building.
Post date: 5 Nov 2020
Type: Evento
The construction is an office building originally in masonry whose renovation has been designed by atelier d’architecture Rivat as architectural firm (Architecte associé: atelier des vergers). The renovation has been completed in 2017 and it is located in the Rhône-Alpes region, and precisely in the suburbs of the town of Saint Etienne, near the hill of Villebeouf in a wooded area.
Post date: 2 Nov 2020
Type: Caso
The construction is designated as hostel for the pilgrims of "Camino de Santiago". The architects, Naxto Ibarrexte and Inaki Del Prim, aimed to combine in their project aspects of sustainability, healthy construction with local materials and energy efficiency.
Post date: 2 Nov 2020
Type: Caso
Passive House Days Canada are back and Online with Virtual Tours! Show us what you’ve got Canada. Shoot a video of your Passive House project and share it with all our Passive House Fans! Passive House Days 2020 The 17th Annual International Passive House Days, organized by the International Passive House Association and its international Affiliates, will take place November 6-8, 2020.
Post date: 30 Ott 2020
Type: Evento
Join the team from the International Passive House Association (iPHA) for their new series: iPHA Q&A with PHI! Once a month, iPHA will sit down with experts from different departments at the Passive House Institute (PHI) to hear about the work they do, what they offer and how you can make the most of those offerings!
Post date: 30 Ott 2020
Type: Evento