Casas al gusto, Passivhaus prototypes 

Description Passivhaus design and consultancy and M & E engineering for two Passivhaus prototypes of Casas al Gusto, by Growing Buildings  These two types of detached single-family homes are designed by the architect Iván Perez, from Territori 24. The homes, with treated floor areas of 125 and 225 m2, have 1 and 2 floors and …

Casas al gusto, Passivhaus prototypes

Passivhaus, M & E engineering

Praxis cabecera proyectos

Description

Passivhaus design and consultancy and M & E engineering for two Passivhaus prototypes of Casas al Gusto, by Growing Buildings 

These two types of detached single-family homes are designed by the architect Iván Perez, from Territori 24. The homes, with treated floor areas of 125 and 225 m2, have 1 and 2 floors and are designed to meet the Passivhaus Classic standard. 

Praxis has undertaken the energy simulation with PHPP, the design of the thermal and airtight envelope, advice on low environmental impact materials, optimization of construction details and calculation of thermal bridges. 

We have also designed the M & E systems: mechanical ventilation with heat recovery, space heating and cooling, hot water production, plumbing, wastewater & drainage, electrical services, telecommunications, control and solar PV energy production. 

Year: 2021

Location: Bages, Barcelona

Services: Passivhaus consultancy, M & E design  

LILU´s House: bio-based Passivhaus

Passivhaus design and consultancy, for this single-family house in Abrera, Barcelona, designed by architecture firm OMB Arquitectura and built by House Habitat.

LILU´s house: bio-based Passivhaus

Passivhaus, Blower Door

Praxis cabecera proyectos

Description

Passivhaus design and consultancy, for this single-family house in Abrera, Barcelona, designed by architecture firm OMB Arquitectura and built by House Habitat.

The home has 143 m2 distributed over 2 floors, it will be the headquarters of the company House Habitat and a research unit for companies and universities. It is in the process of Passivhaus Plus certification.

Praxis has delivered the PHPP modelling, design of the thermal envelope and airtight layer, advice on low-impact materials, analysis and optimization of thermal bridges and construction details, and dynamic hygrothermal analysis of risk from moisture damage with the WUFI tool.

Praxis has also undertaken the Blower Door testing and on-site Passivhaus supervision and quality control.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJ3Fx_TfkE0

https://passivehouse-database.org/index.php#d_7032

https://www.plataforma-pep.org/ejemplos-ph/lilus-house/

Year: 2022

Location: Abrera, Barcelona

Services:
Blower Door, Passivhaus

Porta de la Morera Nursing Home

Description Passivhaus design and consultancy for an elderly people’s residency located in Mollet del Vallès. This 8,400 m2 building, designed by Genars and developed by FIATC Seguros via FIATC Residencias (Inverfiatc), is in the process of Passivhaus Classic certification. Praxis has delivered the PHPP modelling, design of the thermal envelope and airtight layer, advice on …

Porta de la Morera Nursing Home

Passivhaus

Praxis cabecera proyectos

Description

Passivhaus design and consultancy for an elderly people’s residency located in Mollet del Vallès. This 8,400 m2 building, designed by Genars and developed by FIATC Seguros via FIATC Residencias (Inverfiatc), is in the process of Passivhaus Classic certification.

Praxis has delivered the PHPP modelling, design of the thermal envelope and airtight layer, advice on low-impact materials, and analysis and optimisation of thermal bridges and construction details.

We’ve also undertaken a thermodynamic and daylighting study of the building, using DesignBuilder (EnergyPlus & Radiance), to assess natural light levels and analyse the risk of summer overheating.

Our work has also included an audit of the mechanical and electrical systems, with proposals for improvements and compliance with the Passivhaus standard, to ensure efficient operation and low maintenance costs. Praxis has also undertaken the Blower Door testing and on-site Passivhaus supervision and quality control.

Year: 2021

Location: Elx, Alicante

Services: Passivhaus consultancy, thermodynamic simulation, daylighting analysis, M & E consultancy, Blower Door testing

Single-family home in Sitges

Description Passivhaus design and consultancy, M & E engineering, and M & E site supervision, for this detached house in Sitges, Barcelona, designed by the architecture firm Intercon. The home, of 884 m2 distributed over 3 floors, is in the process of Passivhaus Classic Certification. Praxis has delivered the PHPP modelling, design of the thermal …

Single-family home in Sitges

Passivhaus design & consultancy, Blower Door Tests, M & E design, Site supervision

Praxis cabecera proyectos

Description

Passivhaus design and consultancy, M & E engineering, and M & E site supervision, for this detached house in Sitges, Barcelona, designed by the architecture firm Intercon.

The home, of 884 m2 distributed over 3 floors, is in the process of Passivhaus Classic Certification.

Praxis has delivered the PHPP modelling, design of the thermal envelope and airtight layer, advice on low-impact materials, and analysis and optimisation of thermal bridges and construction details.

We’ve also designed the M & E systems: mechanical ventilation with heat recovery, space heating and cooling, hot water production, plumbing, wastewater & drainage, electrical services, telecommunications, control and monitoring. Praxis has also undertaken the Blower Door testing, on-site M & E supervision and on-site Passivhaus supervision and quality control.

Year: 2021

Location: Sitges, Barcelona

Services:
Passivhaus design & consultancy, Blower Door Tests, M & E design, Site supervision

Terraced houses in Santa Coloma de Farners

Description Passivhaus design and consultancy for 4 terraced houses in Santa Coloma de Farners, Girona, design and developed by the Quim Ferrer, de Ecospai. Each home has a gross floor area of around 165 m2, distributed over 3 floors, with an underground parking lot. They are built with healthy and low-impact materials, and are in …

Terraced houses in Santa Coloma de Farners

Passivhaus

Praxis cabecera proyectos

Description

Passivhaus design and consultancy for 4 terraced houses in Santa Coloma de Farners, Girona, design and developed by the Quim Ferrer, de Ecospai.

Each home has a gross floor area of around 165 m2, distributed over 3 floors, with an underground parking lot. They are built with healthy and low-impact materials, and are in the process of Passivhaus Classic certification.

Praxis has delivered the PHPP modelling, design of the thermal envelope and airtight layer, advice on low-impact materials, and analysis and optimisation of thermal bridges and construction details. Praxis has also undertaken on-site Passivhaus supervision and quality control.

Year: 2021

Location: Santa Coloma de Farners, Girona

Services:
Passivhaus design & consultancy, Site supervision

Massies de Mollet Nursing Home

Description Passivhaus design and consultancy for an elderly people’s residency located in Mollet del Vallès. This 6575 m2 building, designed by Genars and developed by FIATC Seguros via FIATC Residencias (Inverfiatc), is in the process of Passivhaus Classic certification. Praxis has delivered the PHPP modelling, design of the thermal envelope and airtight layer, advice on …

Massies de Mollet Nursing Home

Passivhaus

Praxis cabecera proyectos

Description

Passivhaus design and consultancy for an elderly people’s residency located in Mollet del Vallès. This 6575 m2 building, designed by Genars and developed by FIATC Seguros via FIATC Residencias (Inverfiatc), is in the process of Passivhaus Classic certification.

Praxis has delivered the PHPP modelling, design of the thermal envelope and airtight layer, advice on low-impact materials, and analysis and optimisation of thermal bridges and construction details.

We’ve also undertaken a thermodynamic and daylighting study of the building, using DesignBuilder (EnergyPlus & Radiance), to assess natural light levels and analyse the risk of summer overheating.

Our work has also included an audit of the mechanical and electrical systems, with proposals for improvements and compliance with the Passivhaus standard, to ensure efficient operation and low maintenance costs. Praxis has also undertaken the Blower Door testing and on-site Passivhaus supervision and quality control.

Year: 2021

Location: Mollet del Vallès, Barcelona

Services:
Passivhaus consultancy, thermodynamic simulation, daylighting analysis, M & E consultancy, Blower Door testing

Mirador de Gràcia Nursing home

Consultoría Passivhaus para una residencia geriátrica asistida ubicada en Barcelona capital, diseñada por el despacho de arquitectura Genars y promovido por FIATC Seguros a través de FIATC Residencias (Inverfiatc).

Mirador de Gràcia Nursing home

Passivhaus and nZEB

Praxis cabecera proyectos

Description

Passivhaus consultancy for an elderly people residence located in Barcelona capital, designed by Genars architecture studio and developed by FIATC Seguros through FIATC Residencias (Inverfiatc). This 6575 m2 building is in the process of Passivhaus Classic certification.

Praxis has delivered the PHPP modelling, design of the thermal envelope and airtight layer, advice on low-impact materials, and analysis and optimisation of thermal bridges and construction details.

We’ve also undertaken a thermodynamic and daylighting study of the building, using DesignBuilder (EnergyPlus & Radiance), to assess natural light levels and analyse the risk of summer overheating.

Our work has also included an audit of the mechanical and electrical systems, with proposals for improvements and compliance with the Passivhaus standard, to ensure efficient operation and low maintenance costs. Praxis has also undertaken the Blower Door testing and on-site Passivhaus supervision and quality control.

Year: 2021

Location: Barcelona

Services:
Passivhaus consultancy, thermodynamic simulation, daylighting analysis, M & E consultancy, Blower Door testing

Learnlife Eco Hub: pop-up learning space

Passivhaus design & consultancy for a pop-up learning hub in Castelldefels, Barcelona, designed by the Learnlife team.

Learnlife Eco Hub: pop-up learning space

Passivhaus, M & E engineering, Blower Door

Praxis cabecera proyectos

Descripción

Passivhaus consultancy for the Eco Hub, a pop-up learning hub in Castelldefels, Barcelona, designed by the Learnlife team, whose philosophy is to provide spaces that offer “a better way of learning, backed by science and research, that is learner-centred and focuses on self-determined, purpose-inspired and personal learning”.

Winner of the Green Solutions Awards 2022-2023 of Construction 21 Spain in the Low-tech Category, the Eco Hub consists of two prefabricated timber modules built by Tall Fusta and made from healthy and low environmental impact materials. Windows are made by Elke Wood Windows, with meranti frames and low-e argon filled double glazing. Each module is equipped with a Passivhaus certified Zehnder mechanical ventilation system with heat recovery, for optimum air quality.

Praxis has delivered the PHPP modelling, design of the thermal envelope and airtight layer, advice on low-impact materials, and analysis and optimisation of thermal bridges and construction detail, together with the design of the M & E systems: mechanical ventilation with heat recovery, space heating and cooling, hot water production, and solar PV.  Praxis has also undertaken the Blower Door testing and on-site Passivhaus supervision and quality control.

Photos by Jordi Vila Marta – Argotphoto

International Passivhaus Projects database

Spanish Passivhaus Platform (PEP) project database

Construction 21 Spain project database

Year: 2021

Location: Castelldefels, Barcelona

Services:
Passivhaus Consultancy, Blower Door Tests, Site supervision, MVHR design and specification, heating and cooling system design and specification