Passivhaus Designer’s Manual

<p>Passivhaus is the fastest growing energy performance standard in the world with almost 50000 buildings realised to date. Applicable to both domestic and non-domestic building types the strength of Passivhaus lies in the simplicity of the concept. As European and global energy directives move ever closer towards Zero (fossil) Energy standards Passivhaus provides a robust 'fabric first' approach from which to make the next step.</p><p>The Passivhaus Designers Manual is the most comprehensive technical guide available to those wishing to design and build Passivhaus and Zero Energy Buildings. As a technical reference for architects engineers and construction professionals The Passivhaus Designers Manual provides:<br>State of the art guidance for anyone designing or working on a Passivhaus project;<br>In depth information on building services including high performance ventilation systems and ultra-low energy heating and cooling systems;<br>Holistic design guidance encompassing: daylight design ecological materials thermal comfort indoor air quality and economics;<br>Practical advice on procurement methods project management and quality assurance;<br>Renewable energy systems suitable for Passivhaus and Zero Energy Buildings; <br>Practical case studies from the UK USA and Germany amongst others;<br>Detailed worked examples to show you how it's done and what to look out for;<br>Expert advice from 20 world renowned Passivhaus designers architects building physicists and engineers.<br>Lavishly illustrated with nearly 200 full colour illustrations and presented by two highly experienced specialists this is your one-stop shop for comprehensive practical information on Passivhaus and Zero Energy buildings.</p>