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Passivhaus Australia
design, materials and construction for a sustainable future |
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· The term passive house (Passivhaus in German) refers to the rigorous, voluntary, Passivhaus standard for energy efficiency in a building, reducing its ecological footprint. · It results in ultra-low energy buildings that require little energy for space heating or cooling. · A similar standard, MINERGIE-P, is used in Switzerland. · The standard is not confined to residential properties; office buildings, schools, kindergartens and supermarkets can also been constructed to the standard. · Passive design is not an attachment or supplement to architectural design, but a design process that is integrated with architectural design. · Although it is mostly applied to new buildings, it can be used very successfully for renovations.
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