Passive house (Passivhaus) is a voluntary building performance standard for very high energy efficiency and thermal comfort that substantially reduces a building’s carbon footprint. [2]

Passive building design embodies a holistic approach to energy efficiency and comfort by focusing on five key principles. Fireside Home Construction, a Certified Passive House Builder (CPHB) and one …

What is Passive Building? Passive building puts passive house standards into practice to create energy efficient, resilient and comfortable commercial and residential structures.

The list of Passive House projects in the database continues to grow. More than 6000 projects are currently registered, including the world's first certified Passive House hospital in Frankfurt.

Passive House is not only one of the world’s leading energy efficiency standards but also a construction concept made to build comfortable, environmentally friendly and affordable homes and buildings.

The Passive House is the world leading standard in energy-efficient construction: A Passive House requires as little as 10 percent of the energy used by typical Central European buildings – meaning …

A certified Passive House in North America & Canada can be certified by the Passive House Institute PHI or PHIUS, the US certification system. Discover the differences to decide which Passive House …

So what exactly is a passive house and how is it different from a traditional home or other alternatively powered homes? A passive house is one in which a comfortable interior climate can be maintained …

Feb 19, 2025 · What Is a Passive House? Homes built to the Passive House standard use a building envelope's first approach consisting of insulation, air sealing, and no thermal bridging. Windows, …

Jun 25, 2024 · Passive houses take well-being to the next level. Here's everything to know about passive houses, including what they are and all of the benefits.