Passive House 101 – Part 5

passive house 101 – part 5 As we previously discussed on this blog, Passive House implementation is dependent on well thought out design with quality, reliable components, and materials. This superhero duo of energy efficiency has a critical wing man. The Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) is integral to this concept and the tool behind […]

Passive House 101 – Part 3

passive house 101 – part 3 A Passive House is characterised by five principles which can be summarised in the following: Thermal insulation Minimalising thermal bridges. Triple-paned glazing An airtight building envelope. A mechanical ventilation system with heat recovery. These principles can be applied through various strategies. Thermal insulation requirements can be reached by using […]

Passive House 101 – Part 2

passive house 101 – part 2 Explaining what Passive House means involves defining what it is and is not. To begin with, it’s not a brand. Passive House is a building standard which is open sourced, it’s not patented or trademarked, and all criteria and rules are published. The Passive House is a building concept […]

Passive House 101 – Part 1

passive house 101 – part 1 The Origins of Passive House and Why It Matters More Than Ever Welcome to reimagined habitat’s Passive House 101 series — a practical introduction to Passive House principles, healthy home design, thermal comfort, and high-performance building. As Australian homes continue to struggle with: overheating rising energy costs poor insulation […]