This 1 hour CPD seminar run in association with RESET introduces the design and construction principles, processes and practices behind the Passivhaus standard. 

The seminar covers:

• Introduction
• What is Passivhaus?
• History & evolution in Europe
• Passivhaus as comfort & energy standard
• Design approach & methodologies
• Continuous highly insulated envelope
• High performance glazing - why this is crucial
• Thermal bridge free construction - analysis & elimination
• Airtightness - strategy & detailing
• Role of ventilation - strategy, indoor air quality & heat recovery
• Heating low energy houses
• Certification process - quality assurance
• The tools: Passivhaus Planning Package (PHPP) modelling
• Passivhaus in the UK - relation to building regulations, SAP & the Code for Sustainable Homes
• UK Passivhaus case studies

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