Exploring the Passive House building certification

19th September 2024 | 15:00pm

The Passive House standard is a high-performance energy efficiency model that originated in Germany. The first prototype building was completed in Canada in 1977 and featured airtight construction, advanced insulation, and a heat recovery system.

Years later, the Passive House Institute has formalised the standard as a whole-building approach. This includes every aspect from construction to operation and includes everything from windows to ventilation systems.

Join us on the 19th September 2024, at 15:00 PM for our Passive House webinar to learn more about this sustainable building standard.

This session focuses on:
Why indoor climate is important
The key characteristics of a Passive House certification
Advantages of certifying a building according to the Passive House standard
Passive House in the UK vs the USA
Products and Solutions for Passive House buildings
Real life case studies of Passive House in practise

Presenters:

Dene Kent | Business Unit Director Commercial UK&I
Joshua Emerson | Marketing & Sales Development Director UK&I
Mike Woolsey | Business Development Manager Commercial Ventilation North America

Additional resources and industry insights

The Passive House building certification - Technical Guide

This guide covers key aspects such as the stringent requirements for energy consumption, airtightness, and thermal insulation necessary to achieve Passive House certification. It also highlights the benefits of this standard, including significant reductions in heating and cooling demands, enhanced indoor air quality, and overall comfort for occupants.

Entopia, Cambridge Reference

The Entopia Building at 1 Regent Street, Cambridge is the visionary new headquarters of the Cambridge Institute for Sustainable Leadership (CISL). Designed to meet the Passive house building standard for renovations (EnerPHit) as well as the WELL Gold and BREEAM Outstanding standards. With that, the Entopia Building aims to be a global exemple of sustainable office retrofits.

Swegon blog

Explore our expert-written blog posts on ventilation, heating, and cooling, offering diverse perspectives on indoor climate topics, with over 100 posts available and ongoing updates to broaden your knowledge.

Indoor Climate Guide

Discover how temperature and air quality impact your indoor environment. Our Indoor Climate Guide explores ventilation, heating, and cooling factors, emphasising their effects on human well-being.