• Understanding Passivhaus: A Simple Guide to Passivhaus Detailing and Design - Paperback
Understanding Passivhaus: A Simple Guide to Passivhaus Detailing and Design
Understanding Passivhaus: A Simple Guide to Passivhaus Detailing and Design

    Understanding Passivhaus: A Simple Guide to Passivhaus Detailing and Design - Paperback

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    by Emma Walshaw (Author)

    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.

    Number of Pages: 234
    Dimensions: 0.64 x 11.69 x 8.27 IN
    Publication Date: September 08, 2020
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