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Passivhaus. / Moreno Rangel, Alejandro.
In: Encyclopedia, Vol. 1, No. 1, 22.12.2020, p. 20-29.Research output: Contribution to Journal/Magazine › Journal article › peer-review
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TY - JOUR
T1 - Passivhaus
AU - Moreno Rangel, Alejandro
PY - 2020/12/22
Y1 - 2020/12/22
N2 - Passivhaus or Passive House buildings are low-energy buildings in which the design is driven by quality and comfort, hence achieving acceptable levels of comfort through post-heating or post-cooling of fresh air. Additionally, Passivhaus building design follows the Passivhaus design criteria, as described in the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP). This article aims to introduce the Passivhaus background, development, and basic design principles. Finally, it also presents a brief description of the performance of Passivhaus buildings
AB - Passivhaus or Passive House buildings are low-energy buildings in which the design is driven by quality and comfort, hence achieving acceptable levels of comfort through post-heating or post-cooling of fresh air. Additionally, Passivhaus building design follows the Passivhaus design criteria, as described in the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP). This article aims to introduce the Passivhaus background, development, and basic design principles. Finally, it also presents a brief description of the performance of Passivhaus buildings
KW - Passivhaus
KW - Passive House
KW - Energy-efficient buildings
KW - Sustainable architecture
KW - Building Science
U2 - 10.3390/encyclopedia1010005
DO - 10.3390/encyclopedia1010005
M3 - Journal article
VL - 1
SP - 20
EP - 29
JO - Encyclopedia
JF - Encyclopedia
SN - 2309-3366
IS - 1
ER -