Misunderstanding the Principles – a primer

An integrated approach encompassing the principles of detailed performance and comfort criteria, accurate modelling, and quality assurance mean that Passivhaus buildings, unlike most UK new build, reliably perform as designed. Applying some but not all the principles of Passivhaus carries the risk of poor outcomes and significant costs.

This 2-page primer highlights what can go wrong when a project has an ill-defined brief, and gives advice to help clients, contractors and consultants realise all the benefits of Passivhaus, manage costs, and minimise risk.

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