Passivhaus

The world’s most rigorous and fastest growing energy standard

 

The Passivhaus standard applies to residential houses as well as commercial, public and industrial buildings too.
Passivhaus is based on simple building physics teamed with high performance materials ensuring thermal comfort all year round.

 

Fabric first – we believe in investing money in to high performing materials that are not only sustainable but have a low impact on the environment. This in turn reduces poor performing buildings that contribute to CO2 emissions and saves money in the long run by cutting high energy bills.

 

We use airtightness membranes and tapes for internal and external use. Air leakage can account for up to 50% of heat loss wasting both energy and money, by using high performance membranes this is reduced considerably.

 

We install cellulose insulation made from recycled newspaper infused with boron salt, which is:
– plastic free  – fire resistant  – mould resistant  – pest resistant  – VOC free  – breathable

 

By blowing in warmcel cellulose insulation a complete void fill is achieved with a 30% improvement on air tightness for the building.

Warmcel is a Nature Plus certified building product which has met a rigorous criteria for sustainability.

COST EFFICIENT

Passivhaus buildings save up to 75% on heating

requirements compared to standard

UK construction methods.

SOUND PROOF

Quiet, serenity, calm.

With quiet ventilation, triple glazed windows and good

acoustic insulation, a good night sleep awaits.

VENTILATION

A highly efficient ventilation system ensures incredible air quality,

providing fresh air while filtering out pollen and reducing dust.

LIVE COMFORTABLY

No cold spots or draughts ensure cosy levels of thermal comfort.

A Passivhaus is designed to maintain 16°C without heating

over the winter period.

ENERPHIT

Renovating to cut down draughts and dreaded bills? The Passivhaus

renovation standard ‘Enerphit’ is the exemplar benchmark when it

comes to existing buildings with high levels of comfort and

energy reduction at the forefront.

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Contact us to see how we work with self-builders, architects, builders/developers, local authorities and more.

Our Passivhaus Consultancy will help steer your Passivhaus project to success.

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