PHI Building Criteria

Performance targets for a European climate

The tables within this publication by the Passive House Institut shows headline criteria for Passivhaus new build and retrofit. Readers must refer to the full criteria to ensure they have the correct values for their specific project – variations may apply. More information and detailed criteria on the different Passivhaus classes, Classic, Plus, & Premium, can be found within the publication

All Passivhaus projects must use the design tool Passive House Planning Package (PHPP).

Read more about Passivhaus Certification.