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Keep cool and carry on: Passivhaus cooling experiences in the warm climates
Keep cool and carry on: Passivhaus cooling experiences in the warm climates With rising global temperatures and increasingly frequent summer heat waves, keeping cool in Passive House buildings has become…
Thermodynamic analysis of an electric underfloor heating system
Thermodynamic analysis of an electric underfloor heating system The article presents the results of a thermodynamic simulation study, comparing Wood Plastic Composite (WPC) floorboards with ceramic and stoneware floor tiles, heated with an electric underfloor heating system, for both dry…
Dynamic hygrothermal simulation and full-scale validation of a structural insulated panel made from bio-based materials.
Dynamic hygrothermal simulation and full-scale validation of a structural insulated panel made from bio-based materials. Given the environmental impact of the construction sector- responsible for 40% of the total primary…
Healthy home: materials and indoor air quality
Healthy home: materials and indoor air quality Figure 1: Example of materials that can affect a home’s indoor air quality [Source: Jose Hevia / H.A.U.S] The U.S. EPA (Environmental Protection…
Keys to the Passivhaus standard: what is it and how to achieve it?
Keys to the Passivhaus standard: what is it and how to achieve it? The Passivhaus standard is a voluntary energy certification standard for new and retrofitted buildings, aimed at providing…
2023, a year of challenges and achievements: 6 flagship Passivhaus certification and consultancy projects
2023, a year of challenges and achievements: 6 flagship Passivhaus certification and consultancy projects Over the course of last year we’re proud to have participated in both new-build and retrofit…
