Passive House
An ultra-energy-efficient home built to rigorous standards that minimize energy consumption while maintaining exceptional comfort, using passive design principles and high-performance components to reduce environmental impact.
Key Features
Superinsulation
Passive houses feature exceptionally thick, continuous insulation in walls, roofs, and foundations to minimize heat transfer and maintain stable temperatures.
Airtight Construction
Meticulous sealing of the building envelope prevents air leakage, eliminating drafts and significantly reducing energy loss through infiltration.
High-Performance Windows
Triple-glazed windows with insulated frames and special coatings maximize solar gain while minimizing heat loss, crucial to passive performance.
Heat Recovery Ventilation
Mechanical ventilation systems with heat recovery provide continuous fresh air while capturing and reusing heat from exhaust air, maintaining indoor air quality.
Thermal Bridge-Free Design
Careful detailing eliminates thermal bridges (areas where heat conducts through the building envelope), ensuring consistent thermal performance.
Solar Orientation
Strategic placement of windows and overhangs maximizes beneficial solar gain in winter while preventing overheating in summer through passive means.
Design Variations
Contemporary Passive House
Modern design with clean lines, minimalist details, and innovative materials that showcase sustainable living without compromising aesthetics.
Traditional Passive House
Classic architectural styles adapted to meet passive standards, demonstrating that energy efficiency can be achieved within familiar forms.
Urban Passive House
Space-efficient designs for city settings that achieve exceptional performance despite constraints, often incorporating roof gardens or vertical greenery.
Passive Plus House
Net-positive energy approach that combines passive design with renewable energy systems to produce more energy than the home consumes.
Renovation Cost Estimate
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Renovation Cost Estimate
Detailed cost data is not available for this specific space type. The estimates above represent baseline costs per square foot for similar commercial spaces.
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Note: These estimates are for planning purposes only. For a detailed quote specific to your project, please consult with our design team.
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