Sustainability and Passive Design (Leaving Cert Construction Studies): Flashcards
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What is energy efficiency?
What is energy efficiency?
Using less energy to achieve the same results
What control system do smart homes use?
What control system do smart homes use?
Zone-based control systems
What is biomass?
What is biomass?
Plant and animal matter used for energy production
Most common biomass fuel for residential heating
Most common biomass fuel for residential heating
Wood pellets
What is the passive house standard?
What is the passive house standard?
Exceptional energy efficiency through careful design rather than complex technology
Passive house annual energy use per m²
Passive house annual energy use per m²
15-20 kWh per square metre
Passive house energy reduction vs traditional
Passive house energy reduction vs traditional
85-90% reduction
Three key passive house design principles
Three key passive house design principles
Superior insulation, airtight construction, natural heat sources
Zinc roofing recyclability
Zinc roofing recyclability
Nearly 100% recyclable
Solar energy capture methods
Solar energy capture methods
Photovoltaic panels or thermal collectors