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?
- PHPP
- Certification
Principles of Passivhaus Design
- Technical requirements
- Building fabric
- Form factor
- Insulation
- Thermal bridge
- Airtightness and air leakage
- Building services and ventilation
- Windows
- Solar design
- Shading
- Summer ventilation
- Roof lights
Types of Construction
- Masonry construction
- Timber frame
- Structural Insulated Panels (SIPS)
- Insulated Concrete Formwork (ICF)
- Mixed methods of construction
Construction Details
- Solid concrete with rendered external insulation
- Insulated concrete formwork
- Solid masonry with larsen trusses
- Masonry cavity wall
- Timber frame with larsen trusses
- Timber I joist frame
- SIPS construction
- Timber 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.
Author: Emma Walshaw
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: First in Architecture
Published: 09/08/2020
Pages: 234
Weight: 1.68lbs
Size: 11.69h x 8.27w x 0.64d
ISBN: 9781916334328
Language: English
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