Contemporary Vernacular Passive House, Co. Cavan
This naturally insulated certified Passive House in the rolling drumlin hills of County Cavan belongs to our Group Technical Manager, Niall Crosson.
![Contemporary Vernacular Passive House, Co. Cavan](/images/media/projects/Contemporary%20Vernacular%20Passive%20House/entrance-4096_1.jpg?q=92&fm=webp&w=1280)
![Cavan Passive House Side View](/images/media/projects/Contemporary%20Vernacular%20Passive%20House/housefront-4096_3.jpg?q=92&fm=webp&w=600)
![Cavan Passive House viewed from a distance just after completion](/images/media/projects/Contemporary%20Vernacular%20Passive%20House/entrance-1-40961.jpg?q=92&fm=webp&w=600)
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![Intello airtight membrane on ceiling with pipe fitted with airtight grommet](/images/media/projects/Contemporary%20Vernacular%20Passive%20House/IMG_4119-4096.jpg?q=92&fm=webp&w=800)
![Bosig structural insulation board fitted at door opening](/images/media/projects/Contemporary%20Vernacular%20Passive%20House/IMG_1624-4096.jpg?q=92&fm=webp&w=600)
![Fronta Humida applied to timber frame with first course of external blockwork](/images/media/projects/Contemporary%20Vernacular%20Passive%20House/IMG_0143-4096.jpg?q=92&fm=webp&w=600)
![Gutex Multitherm on outside of timber frame](/images/media/projects/Contemporary%20Vernacular%20Passive%20House/IMG_2623-4096.jpg?q=92&fm=webp&w=800)
![Gutex Multitherm wood fibre insulation over rafters](/images/media/projects/Contemporary%20Vernacular%20Passive%20House/IMG_9482-4096.jpg?q=92&fm=webp&w=800)
![Thermafleece CosyWool sheepswool insulation fitted between joists on ceiling](/images/media/projects/Contemporary%20Vernacular%20Passive%20House/IMG_7503-4096.jpg?q=92&fm=webp&w=600)
![Gutex Multitherm wood fibre insulation fully fitted on roof](/images/media/projects/Contemporary%20Vernacular%20Passive%20House/IMG_2709-4096.jpg?q=92&fm=webp&w=600)
![Solitex Plus windtight membrane beneath roof tiles](/images/media/projects/Contemporary%20Vernacular%20Passive%20House/IMG_9466-4096.jpg?q=92&fm=webp&w=600)
![Wellhofer attic hatch accessing roof space](/images/media/projects/Contemporary%20Vernacular%20Passive%20House/IMG_5963-4096.jpg?q=92&fm=webp&w=600)
![Thermafleece sheeps wool insulation fitted between studs](/images/media/projects/Contemporary%20Vernacular%20Passive%20House/IMG_7185-4096.jpg?q=92&fm=webp&w=800)
![Cavan Passive House rear elevation](/images/media/projects/Contemporary%20Vernacular%20Passive%20House/11-4096.jpg?q=92&fm=webp&w=800)
![Cavan Passive House in the evening time with view over lake](/images/media/projects/Contemporary%20Vernacular%20Passive%20House/IMG_0932-4096.jpg?q=92&fm=webp&w=600)
![Quadruple glazing in passive house](/images/media/projects/Contemporary%20Vernacular%20Passive%20House/IMG_0935-4096.jpg?q=92&fm=webp&w=600)
![Glazing on kitchen window](/images/media/projects/Contemporary%20Vernacular%20Passive%20House/IMG_0911-4096.jpg?q=92&fm=webp&w=600)
Primary Energy Requirement
95 kWh/m²/year
Air Pressure Test Result
0.39 AC/H @ 50 Pascals
Space Heating Demand
11 kWh/m²/year
Heating load
10 W/m²
Treated Floor Area
260m²
U Value - Exterior wall
0.11 W/m²K
U Value - Roof
0.1 W/m²K
U Value - Ground floor
0.1 W/m²K
U Value - Windows (average)
0.8 W/m²K
Architect
Niall Smith Architects
Installer (Timber Frame)
Timbertech Homes
Installer (Airtightness)
Clíoma House
Installer (Gutex Thermofibre)
Clíoma House