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Understanding Passivhaus

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Book Understanding Passivhaus Emma Walshaw
Libristo code: 35377702
Publishers Emma Walshaw, September 2020
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Understanding Passivhaus is a simple guide to the Passivhaus standard. The book explains the principles behind Passivhaus thinking, and explores numerous construction methods for achieving the Passivhaus standard.


What is Passivhaus?


  • Why design a Passivhaus?
  • PHPP
  • Certification


Principles of Passivhaus Design


  • Technical requirements
  • Building fabric
  • Form factor
  • Insulation
  • Thermal bridge
  • Airtightness and air leakage
  • Building services and ventilation
  • Windows
  • Solar design
  • Shading
  • Summer ventilation
  • Roof lights


Types of Construction


  • Masonry construction
  • Timber frame
  • Structural Insulated Panels (SIPS)
  • Insulated Concrete Formwork (ICF)
  • Mixed methods of construction


Construction Details


  • Solid concrete with rendered external insulation
  • Insulated concrete formwork
  • Solid masonry with larsen trusses
  • Masonry cavity wall
  • Timber frame with larsen trusses
  • Timber I joist frame
  • SIPS construction
  • Timber frame with external render


Case Studies


A selection of wonderful examples of Passivhaus designs and construction methods, with more case studies added for this second edition.

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About the book

Full name Understanding Passivhaus
Author Emma Walshaw
Language English
Binding Book - Paperback
Date of issue 2020
Number of pages 234
EAN 9781916334328
ISBN 1916334326
Libristo code 35377702
Publishers Emma Walshaw
Weight 784
Dimensions 297 x 209 x 23
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