PASSIVHAUS

Highest standard of construction

What is Passivhaus?

Passivhaus is more than just a norm: it represents the highest standard of energy efficiency and comfort in the world, achieved through engineering and design brought to perfection.

Energy Efficiency Scale
kWh/m²/year (primary energy)
PASSIVHAUS
EU 2030 Standard
New build
Existing home

Certification

Obtaining Passivhaus certification requires meeting the strictest construction criteria in the world.

1Analysis

Verifies the designer’s theoretical knowledge

2Process

Ensures consistent quality of materials and components
Ensures manufacturing quality with 1,200+ indicators

3Outcome

Meets airtightness threshold (below 0.6 ACH@50 Pa)
Meets heating/cooling energy demand (below 15 kWh/m²·year)*
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* Achieving this in the final stage depends on site-specific factors such as orientation and natural shading.
Designer certification

Analysis

Verifies the designer’s theoretical knowledge

Process

Ensures consistent quality of materials and components

Ensures manufacturing quality with 1,200+ indicators

Outcome

Meets airtightness threshold (below 0.6 ACH@50 Pa)

Meets heating/cooling energy demand (below 15 kWh/m²·year)*

Project certification

Analysis

Verifies the designer’s theoretical knowledge

Process

Ensures consistent quality of materials and components

Ensures manufacturing quality with 1,200+ indicators

Outcome

Meets airtightness threshold (below 0.6 ACH@50 Pa)

Meets heating/cooling energy demand (below 15 kWh/m²·year)*

System certification

Analysis

Verifies the designer’s theoretical knowledge

Process

Ensures consistent quality of materials and components

Ensures manufacturing quality with 1,200+ indicators

Outcome

Meets airtightness threshold (below 0.6 ACH@50 Pa)

Meets heating/cooling energy demand (below 15 kWh/m²·year)*

* Achieving this in the final stage depends on site-specific factors such as orientation and natural shading.

Energy Efficiency

Through the combination of superinsulation, airtightness and high-performance ventilation, a passive house maintains a constant and healthy indoor climate.

The result? Continuous comfort and surprisingly low energy bills.

Economy & Environment

Even though in some cases the initial costs may be slightly higher, passive houses lower their expenses in the long run.

Energy bills are drastically reduced and the health benefits are huge.

Global Adaptability

Although the concept of the passive house originated in Europe, the basic principles: advanced insulation, intelligent ventilation, airtightness; can be applied almost anywhere from the polar regions to the tropics.

Passivhaus Certified

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