Passive House Design Planning and design of energy-efficient buildings

• Main Authors: Gonzalo, Roberto, Vallentin, Rainer
• Format: eBook Book
• Language: English
• Published: München De Gruyter 2014; Institut für internationale Architektur-Dokumentation; Detail Business Information GmbH, The; DETAIL; Edition DETAIL
• Edition: 1
• Series: DETAIL Green Books
• Subjects: Architecture; Architecture > Environmental aspects; ARCHITECTURE / Professional Practice; Architecture and energy conservation; Architecture, Domestic; Architecture, Domestic > Environmental aspects; Design and construction; Dwellings; Ecological houses; Environmental aspects; Sustainable buildings; Sustainable buildings > Design and construction

"Passive House Design" provides architects with the confidence required to deal with the Passive House Standard. It shows where there is significant scope for design and explains design strategies that lead to better passive houses. A selection of international buildings illustrate how des...