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Casa IDONIA: First timber Passivhaus Plus house in Catalonia.

Casa IDONIA: First timber Passivhaus Plus house in Catalonia.

Jun 1, 2023

Casa IDONIA: First timber Passivhaus Plus house in Catalonia.  Casa Idonia is a detached single-family home that has achieved Passivhaus Plus certification: the first timber home in Catalonia to achieve…

LILU’s House: the exception that should be the norm

LILU’s House: the exception that should be the norm

Apr 1, 2023

LILU’s House: the exception that should be the norm  Two stories  First story: a client calls me, the self-builder of a home with Passivhaus Plus certification and tells me: “Outside…

Casa SG Costa: Passivhaus Plus in a warm climate

Casa SG Costa: Passivhaus Plus in a warm climate

Mar 2, 2023

Casa SG Costa: Passivhaus Plus in a warm climate ¿Can you imagine living in a super comfortable home, with great indoor air quality, that generates all the energy it needs…

Radon gas: invisible and lethal. What is it and how to prevent it?

Radon gas: invisible and lethal. What is it and how to prevent it?

Nov 14, 2022

Radon gas: invisible and lethal. What is it and how to prevent it? Radon gas is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can enter buildings. It is currently the second…

Freshen up: active cooling with radiant ceilings in a Passivhaus retrofit 

Freshen up: active cooling with radiant ceilings in a Passivhaus retrofit 

Jul 8, 2022

Freshen up: active cooling with radiant ceilings in a Passivhaus retrofit The article presents an active cooling system using the supply air of the ventilation system with radiant ceiling panels,…

Passivhaus in the Mediterranean? Strategies for keeping cool in a Passivhaus on the beach 

Passivhaus in the Mediterranean? Strategies for keeping cool in a Passivhaus on the beach 

Jun 1, 2022

Passivhaus in the Mediterranean? Strategies for keeping cool in a Passivhaus on the beach According to the climate modelling presented in the study “Study on Climate Change and Energy in…