Australian Passivhaus Association clarifies one comprehensive standard

Passivhaus (or Passive House) was developed in the ‘90s in Germany as a set of specific criteria that must be collectively achieved to meet the Passivhaus Standard. The criteria – which are objectively measured during both construction and operationally upon completion – centre around heating, cooling, renewable energy and airtightness and deliver myriad environmental, cost saving and health benefits.Similar guides were recently released by the UK’s Passivhaus Trust and t