Passive Housing (Leaving Cert Construction Studies): Flashcards

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Passive house

Internationally recognised building standard for comfort, sustainability & economy

Energy reduction in passive vs traditional houses

85-90%

Annual heating demand limit (passive certification)

≤1.5\leq 1.5 litres oil/m2m^2/year

Air change rate limit at 50 Pascals

≤0.6\leq 0.6 per hour

Average U-value for super-insulation

<0.15<0.15 kWh/m2m^2/year

Windows & frames U-value requirement

<0.8<0.8 kWh/m2m^2/year, triple-glazed

Total energy use limit (all sources)

≤120\leq 120 kWh/m2m^2/year

Large windows orientation

Within 20°20° of south

Compactness ratio for certification

≤0.7\leq 0.7

Year-round indoor temperature in passive house

18−21°C18-21°C

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