Understanding Energy – What is a Passive House?
The idea of a passive house comes from Swedish and German academics from the late 1980s, developing concepts of housing in Europe, encouraging ultra-low energy consumption while still allowing for high air quality in and around the home. It’s one of the world’s leading energy efficient standards and allows for comfortable and environmentally friendly homes and buildings that are affordable too. While not quite a brand name, but more of an idea, a passive house is a construction concept that while relatively new, is proven to make a positive impact on your immediate surroundings. Owning a Passive House vs. Low Energy House Don’t confuse a passive house and a low energy house. The two of them are very different and a passive house can and will give you energy savings of up to 90% when compared to some brand new builds of 75% or less. On average, less than 1.5 litres of heating oil is used per square meter of living space per year, and the same studies show that buildings in warmer cl