The Passivhaus Designer’s Manual: A technical guide to low and zero energy buildings

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Author: Christina J. Hopfe
Pages: 346
Size: 3.405,71 Kb
Publication Date: December 11,2015
Category: Energy Efficiency


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Passivhaus may be the fastest developing energy functionality standard in the globe, with almost 50,000 buildings realised to day. As European and global energy directives move ever nearer towards Zero (fossil) Energy standards, Passivhaus offers a robust ‘fabric 1st’ approach that to make the next thing. Applicable to both domestic and nondomestic building types, the effectiveness of Passivhaus is based on the simpleness of the idea.

The Passivhaus Designers Manual may be the most comprehensive specialized guide open to those wishing to style and build Passivhaus and Zero Energy Structures. As a specialized reference for architects, engineers and structure specialists The Passivhaus Designers Manual provides:

  • Condition of the art assistance for anybody designing or focusing on a Passivhaus task;

Lavishly illustrated with nearly 200 complete colour illustrations, and provided by two extremely experienced specialists, that is your one-stop look for comprehensive practical info on Passivhaus and Zero Energy structures.

  • Practical assistance on procurement methods, task administration and quality assurance;

  • Renewable energy systems ideal for Passivhaus and Zero Energy Structures;

  • Useful case research from the united kingdom, USA, and Germany and the like;

  • Detailed worked well examples showing you how it’s done and what things to consider;

  • Professional advice from 20 globally renowned Passivhaus designers, architects, building physicists and engineers.

  • Comprehensive information on building solutions, including powerful ventilation systems and ultra-low energy cooling and heating systems;

  • Holistic design assistance encompassing: daylight style, ecological materials, thermal comfort and ease, indoor quality of air and economics;

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