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Passive House | Passivhaus (German)
In a nutshell,
Passive House design is ...
Airtightness
Optimised Building Orientation
Renewable Energy
Super Insulation
Triple Glazing
Mechanical Ventilation and Heat Recovery
Sustainable Materials
We are Certified Passive House Designers
An Internationally Recognised Accreditation
Passive House, or as the germans say, "Passivhaus" buildings achieve a 75% reduction in space heating requirements, compared to standard practice for UK new build.
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We use accurate design modelling via the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP).
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If you want to understand more, please give us a call or check out the Passivhaus Trust, of which we are members.
Materials
Local and Renewable
Timber is one of our favourite building materials as it can be carbon neutral ... and yes, we can use straw to super-insulate your home!
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