A role in PassivHaus design

• PassivHaus is a concept used for some years elsewhere in Europe defining a low energy house
• The EU plans to make PassivHaus and similar extremely low-energy homes widespread by 2016
• The UK aims to introduce the even more challenging standard of zero carbon houses with renewable energy sources by 2016

An example of PassivHaus design conceptA low-carbon society based on renewable energy, is not feasible without optimal energy efficiency.  The solution is a well-insulated, energy-efficient building, where both the budget and space needed for renewable energy solutions can be realised, whether based on PassivHaus or other similar concepts.

Further reading

PassivHaus website

• Introduction
• The road to zero carbon
• Building up to new standards
  • Code for sustainable homes and zero carbon building
  • BREEAM
  • BRE Green Guide
  • The role of Rockwool in meeting new standards
  • A role in PassivHaus design
  • Existing buildings
  • Rockwool and Enhanced Capital Allowances
  • How energy efficient is your home?
• Reduce, reuse, recycle
• Life cycle analysis (LCA)
• Corporate and social responsibility
• Registration