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Understanding Passivhaus by Emma Walshaw (2nd edition)
Product Overview
Main purpose
Gain in-depth knowledge of the world's fastest growing energy performance standard
This book includes
- 60 construction details (2D and 3D)
- Case studies of the best Passivhaus designs and construction methods
- Information on Passivhaus certification and PHPP
Overview
Understanding Passivhaus is a straightforward guide to the Passivhaus standard. It explains the principles behind Passivhaus thinking, and explores numerous construction methods for achieving the Passivhaus standard.
This book is aimed at providing a clear and concise introduction to the Passivhaus method, for students, architects, self builders or anyone with an interest in the future of construction.
Helps you to
- Fully understand the Passivhaus standard
- Learn the basic principles of detailing a Passivhaus
- Understand the many construction methods used for Passivhaus design
- Improve your technical abilities
- Save a huge amount of time and effort searching for details
Key topics covered
What is Passivhaus
- Why design a Passivhaus
- PHPP
- Certification
Principles of Passivhaus Design
- Technical requirements
- Building fabric
- Form factor
- Insulation
- Thermal bridge
- Airtightness and air leakage
- Building services and ventilation
- Windows
- Solar design
- Shading
- Summer ventilation
- Roof lights
Types of Construction
- Masonry construction
- Timber frame
- Structural Insulated Panels (SIPS)
- Insulated Concrete Formwork (ICF)
- Mixed methods of construction
Construction Details
- Solid concrete with rendered external insulation
- Insulated concrete formwork
- Solid masonry with larsen trusses
- Masonry cavity wall
- Timber frame with larsen trusses
- Timber I joist frame
- SIPS construction
- Timber frame with external render
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