What is a passive house?
Passive house is a world leading standard in construction that is truly energy efficient, comfortable and affordable at the same time. Passive House is not a brand name, but a tried and true construction concept that can be applied by anyone, anywhere. A passive house requires as little as 10 percent of the energy used by typical North American buildings meaning an energy saving of up to 90 percent. Owners of passive houses are barely concerned with increasing energy prices.
Yet, a passive house is more than just a low-energy building:
Passive houses allow for space heating and cooling related energy savings of up to 90% compared with typical building stock and over 75% compared to average new builds. Passive houses use less than 1.5 litres (0.4 gallons) of oil or 1.5 m³ (53 cu ft) of gas to heat one square meter (35 cu ft) of living space for a year – substantially less than common “low-energy” buildings. Vast energy savings have been demonstrated in warm climates where typical buildings also require active cooling.
Passive houses make efficient use of the sun, internal heat sources and heat recovery, rendering conventional heating systems unnecessary throughout even the coldest of winters. During warmer months, passive houses make use of passive cooling techniques such as strategic shading to keep comfortably cool.
Climate Zones As Per Passive House Institute
System 76 MD Passive House (Zones 1-3 Approved)
Highlights And Added Values
- System 76 is approved under Phius testing in zones 1-3
- Passive house suitability according to Phius testing standards – 0.18 BTU/(hr 0F ft2).
- Wide glazing spectrum up to 52 mm thickness for the use of triple glazing or special functional glass
- Safe load transfer of the high glass weights to the centrally arranged steel reinforcement
- Classic white, laminated in wood structures, plain colors and metallic colors
- Sealing colors for white profiles light grey or black
System 88 MD Passive House (Zones 1-5 Approved)
Highlights And Added Values
- System 88 is approved under Phius testing in zones 1-5.
- Centre gasket system with 88mm profile depth
- Passive house suitability according to Phius testing standards 0.14 BTU/(hr 0F ft2).
- Large glazing spectrum up to 60 mm thickness for the use of triple glazing or special functional glass
- Safe load transfer of the high glass weights to the centrally arranged steel reinforcement
- Classic white, laminated in wood structures, plain colors and metallic colors
- Sealing colors for white profiles light grey or black
For More Colours in Passive Houses
Kömmerling 76 and 88
Our exhaustive testing process in the USA through Phius is he smartest path to a zero-carbon built environment, as standard that certifies the majority of all passive house projects in North America with their locally tailored, globally applicable passive building standard.
We have been able to achieve approvals for climate zones in both white, colored and wood grained profiles. So all the benefits of Passive House with the design options of different finishes for architects.
Passive House Windows Now Available In Color
Passive house certification in accordance with Phius.
White
Ceylon Bronze
Black Smooth