Understanding Passivhaus: A Simple Guide to Passivhaus Detailing and Design - Emma Walshaw

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n nUnderstanding Passivhaus is a simple guide to the Passivhaus standard. The book explains the principles behind Passivhaus thinking, and explores numerous construction methods for achieving the Passivhaus standard.n n nn What is Passivhaus? n nn n- Why design a Passivhaus? n- PHPP n- Certification n nn Principles of Passivhaus Design n nn n- Technical requirements n- Building fabric n- Form factor n- Insulation n- Thermal bridge n- Airtightness and air leakage n- Building services and ventilation n- Windows n- Solar design n- Shading n- Summer ventilation n- Roof lights n nn Types of Construction n nn n- Masonry construction n- Timber frame n- Structural Insulated Panels (SIPS) n- Insulated Concrete Formwork (ICF) n- Mixed methods of construction n nn Construction Details n nn n- Solid concrete with rendered external insulation n- Insulated concrete formwork n- Solid masonry with larsen trusses n- Masonry cavity wall n- Timber frame with larsen trusses n- Timber I joist frame n- SIPS construction n- Timber frame with external render n nn Case Studies n nn nA selection of wonderful examples of Passivhaus designs and construction methods, with more case studies added for this second edition.n