Solar Passive House and Low-Energy Buildings

The Earthscan Expert Guide to Design and Construction
1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-0-415-83581-7
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 224 Seiten, Format (B × H): 189 mm x 246 mm

Reihe: Earthscan Expert

It is widely accepted that current levels of energy consumption are unsustainable, and half of energy consumption is related to houses. Passive houses, zero or plus energy buildings should therefore be an important corner stone in any sustainable energy strategy. They combine lowest possible energy consumption, as well as providing high levels of comfort and favourable long term economic value. The European Union wants passive houses to be the building standard by 2020.

This comprehensive guide introduces readers to the basic concepts of passive houses. It provides detailed examples of passive houses in different geographical areas and climates. It compares the advantages of different solutions for well-insulated and air-tight construction and details suitable ventilation systems. The economic and ecological benefits of this new type of building are explained and demonstrated.

While the passive house principle is also applicable to the refurbishment of old houses, this book will concentrate on the development of new buildings. Overall the book provides an accessible, up-to-date text suitable for architects, building owners and students.

Zielgruppe

Academic and Professional Practice & Development

Autoren/Hrsg.

Theoboldt, Ingo

Bell, Steff

Fachgebiete

• Geowissenschaften Geographie | Raumplanung Geographie: Sachbuch, Reise
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften Ökologie
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften, Biologie: Sachbuch, Naturführer
• Geisteswissenschaften Architektur Ökologische Aspekte in der Architektur

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction 2. The Building 3. Ventilation, Heating and Cooling 4. Electrical Systems and Internal Heat Gains 5. No Green Washing 6. Variety 8. Beyond Passive Houses

Über Autor(innen)

Steff Bell isFounder and Director of Future Komfort, a consultancy focusing on Passive House and Low Energy buildings based in Edinburgh, UK.He is a certified Passive House designer, researcher and developer, as well as writer and lecturer.
Ingo Theoboldt is a Certified Passive House consultant and certifier based in Tvarred, Sweden. He has worked on over 150 individual projects across Europe.