Passive Houses

This is achieved through insulating the building envelope and retaining all internal gains from the occupants, their activities, use of appliances and most importantly the sun. A passive house requires the following U values to be achieved: walls < 0.15, roof 0.1 and finally the floors 0.13 including cold bridges.

The key components of a passive house include; southern orientation, triple glazed windows, air tightness, heat recovery ventilation, cold bridge elimination and energy saving appliances.

What are the benefits of a Passive House?

The advantages of building a passive house include:

	Very low energy bills
	Reduced CO2 emissions
	Lower Carbon Tax bills
	Improved air quality
	Increased internal light within the building
	Prolonged building life - Built to last
	Consistent comfort throughout the house
	Health Benefits - clean, fresh, warm, filtered air/condensation control/no dust mites
	Adds value to your home for the future