Passive Housing (Leaving Cert Construction Studies): Flashcards
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Passive house
Passive house
Internationally recognised building standard for comfort, sustainability & economy
Energy reduction in passive vs traditional houses
Energy reduction in passive vs traditional houses
85-90%
Annual heating demand limit (passive certification)
Annual heating demand limit (passive certification)
litres oil//year
Air change rate limit at 50 Pascals
Air change rate limit at 50 Pascals
per hour
Average U-value for super-insulation
Average U-value for super-insulation
kWh//year
Windows & frames U-value requirement
Windows & frames U-value requirement
kWh//year, triple-glazed
Total energy use limit (all sources)
Total energy use limit (all sources)
kWh//year
Large windows orientation
Large windows orientation
Within of south
