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- Insulation vs. thermal mass @planning:thermal_protection:thermal_protection_works
- e full (German) version of the summary given here can be ordered from the following link: [[https://sho... oved principles, the serious scientific community cannot thoroughly prove any of its statements.** In f... ts possible today. Furthermore, these statements can be checked by everyone, even regarding the topic ... author himself experienced that: the temperatures can sink to below zero – the water in the flower vase
- Dynamic simulation of a building's thermal performance @planning:calculating_energy_efficiency
- heat conduction in solids and non-flowing fluids can be described by Fourier's dynamic heat conduction... the flow problem for a room in a stationary case can be tackled numerically with some effort today usi... l (e.g. Fourier problem with boundary conditions) can no longer be solved analytically. Already here yo... xpediently used today. Such a computer algorithm can also be understood as a (program-based) model of
- Energy balances - Background @planning:calculating_energy_efficiency
- s conserved** - it is never lost. However, energy can leave a certain area, resulting in **"energy loss... his specific area. Consequently, energy balances can only be prepared for restricted spatial areas wit... e, is only a replacement of this heat loss \\ and can therefore be reduced as required by more effectiv... of the heat gains.** |\\ \\ As the heat losses can be easily and relatively acurately calculated (th
- Airtightness and airtightness measurement @planning:refurbishment_with_passive_house_components:thermal_envelope
- he air change rate necessary for good quality air can be ensured with mechanical ventilation. At the v... auses discomfort and heat losses because the heat cannot be recovered from air lost through building jo... irtightness ===== The airtightness of a building can be measured by means of an air pressure test (air... per 2000] ]]). Such excellent airtightness levels can also be achieved for modernised buildings if airt
- Windows in a step-by-step retrofit @planning:refurbishment_with_passive_house_components
- nts, or a window may be in such bad shape that it cannot wait. If a façade is renovated, any windows re... hings at once. Sometimes, the ownership community can only reach a minimal consensus. Ideally, windows... exterior aperture sizes due to reveal insulation can easily lead to an ‘embrasure’ effect, especially ... he temperatures at the interior window connection can be critical. Later, when the façade is renovated,
- Introduction: Retail stores as Passive Houses @planning:non-residential_passive_house_buildings
- heating which dominates in existing buildings and can be easily influenced in terms of planning. Added ... plays a secondary role here. Much greater savings can be realised in other areas. This will be discusse... owards the outside so that internal heating loads can be limited.**}}] In the food sector in smaller r... standpoint, it seems that an overall factor of 10 can be achieved, which is similar to that realised in
- Aspects of efficient ventilation in hospitals @planning:non-residential_passive_house_buildings:ph_hospitals
- mption. \\ The main way that ventilation systems can be tweaked to improve operational efficiency is b... ed into the extent to which heat recovery systems can be used in hospital ventilation systems. Requirem... need for outdoor air, outdoor air exchange rates can be reduced considerably. \\ * Air exchange rat... this way, the energy required to run ventilators can be reduced by around 65 percent compared to the l
- Overall retrofit plan for step-by-step retrofits to EnerPHit Standard @planning:refurbishment_with_passive_house_components
- -by-step retrofit processes ===== In general, we can differentiate between two types of step-by-step r... n the retrofit of single sides of a building only can be envisaged (Figure 3). [{{:picopen:retrofittin... after completing all steps. The pre-certification can take place as soon as the following prerequisites... rgy saving measures. Thus an optimal final result can securely be obtained over all steps with manageab
- Compact HVAC systems @planning:building_services
- e supply air coming from the heat recovery device can also transport a small quantity of heat. Just 10 ... m² of fresh air that is indispensable for hygiene can be provided for the supply air rooms (see heat ca... requirement is extremely small - so small that it can be met by the 10 W/m² provided by a supply air he... ion and hot water generation in one. Such systems can also include active cooling and dehumidififcation
- Baseline study - implementing the Passive House concept in hospitals @planning:non-residential_passive_house_buildings:ph_hospitals
- Housingfor the State of Hesse. **The full study can be downloaded [[https://database.passivehouse.com... re not unrelated; for instance, efficient devices can reduce the demand for cooling. The influence of d... urrently available devices and improved processes can reduce energy consumption by more than 30 percent... \\ The investigations also show that heat demand can be reduced by 60 percent and final energy demand
- Thermal insulation @planning:thermal_protection
- protection comes in. -> Good thermal protection can be achieved for **all construction methods** and ... ctions. -> An appropriate level of insulation can also be applied to **existing buildings** at any ... kWh. A more detailed explanation of the economics can be found [[[[Basics:Affordability:Investing in en... . A typical Passive House compact heating system can provide a heating power of about 1,000 W (that's
- Types of ventilation @planning:building_services:ventilation:basics
- Excellent air quality is especially essential and can only be achieved if "used" air is regularly repla... dows. * Apart from that, condensation damage can occur due to the warm air escaping through cracks... ntilation, adequate air exchange in new buildings can only take place by means of regular purge ventila... increased risk of high air humidity. Because we cannot perceive the indoor air quality ourselves and
- Don’t save on the insulation @planning:thermal_protection
- These are the advantages of good insulation which can be enjoyed by the owner and occupant themselves.\... f fuel wood\\ for the whole external wall;\\ this can be provided for everyone\\ through sustainable fo... epends on the heating load.\\ Small heating loads can be dealt with easily: 400 watts of heat are provi... se weighs.| 65% of the CO<sub>2</sub>\\ emissions can be\\ avoided by using\\ thermal insulation\\ pane
- Passive House schools – How to go about it @planning:non-residential_passive_house_buildings:passive_house_schools
- e_schools:Passive House schools – requirements]] can be met with justifiable effort. These recommendat... arge buildings. A/V ratios of less than 0.4 m²/m³ can usually be achieved if the buildings are well-pla... o 0.15 W/(m²K)**). Depending on the building, one can apply improved roof insulation cost-efficiently a... mples show that for larger buildings, such values can be achieved relatively easy.\\ **[[planning:ther
- Influence of retrofitting on daylighting @planning:refurbishment_with_passive_house_components:mechanical_systems
- ntroduction ===== Some building physics projects can have a direct impact on daylighting. Optimized li... able daylight//**|\\ \\ Non-residential buildings can get a lot of their lighting from daylight. Figure... s. When a building has good daylighting, daylight can cover approximately 85 % of the period during whi... ing buildings have defined daylight openings that can be altered only minimally. Retrofits can also hav
- Passive House Schools - Boundary Conditions @planning:non-residential_passive_house_buildings:passive_house_schools
- Insulation works – Evidence no.1 "Measurements at a highly insulated wall" @planning:thermal_protection:thermal_protection_works
- Experience with drain water heat recovery @planning:building_services:heating_and_dhw:experience_with_drain_water_heat_recovery
- Component Award 2016: Affordable ventilation solutions for retrofits @planning:refurbishment_with_passive_house_components
- Step-by-step Retrofits towards EnerPHit Standard in social housing in Spain @planning:refurbishment_with_passive_house_components
- Passive House - 6 reasons why you still need opening windows @planning:building_services:ventilation
- Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) in Step by Step Retrofitting Projects @planning:refurbishment_with_passive_house_components
- Economic analysis for the retrofit of a detached single family house to the EnerPHit standard @planning:refurbishment_with_passive_house_components
- “designPH” plugin for Trimble Sketchup @planning:calculating_energy_efficiency:phpp_-_the_passive_house_planning_package
- Internal heat gains in relation to living area @planning:calculating_energy_efficiency:phpp_-_the_passive_house_planning_package
- Improving thermal bridges and airtightness in existing buildings @planning:refurbishment_with_passive_house_components:thermal_envelope
- Step-by-step deep retrofit and building integrated façade/roof on a 'million program' house @planning:refurbishment_with_passive_house_components
- Comparison of energy performance of ventilation systems using passive vs. active heat recovery @planning:building_services:ventilation
- PHPP - validated and proven in practice @planning:calculating_energy_efficiency:phpp_-_the_passive_house_planning_package
- Energy use for heating in a well insulated new building @planning:thermal_protection:thermal_protection_works
- Prospects for the modernisation of existing buildings using highly efficient components @planning:refurbishment_with_passive_house_components
- Calculation guide for temperature reduction factors to temperature zone "X" in the PHPP "Areas" worksheet @planning:calculating_energy_efficiency:phpp_-_the_passive_house_planning_package
- PHI window certification: previous success and new climate zones @planning:thermal_protection:windows:window_certification
- Refurbishment with Passive House components - introduction @planning:refurbishment_with_passive_house_components
- PHPP calculations in hot and humid climates @planning:calculating_energy_efficiency:phpp_-_the_passive_house_planning_package
- Sound generation, sound dispersion and sound proofing in heat pumps @planning:building_services:heating_and_dhw:heating:heat_pumps
- Checklist: Test reports of airtightness measurements @planning:airtight_construction:general_principles
- The overall heat transfer coefficient or U-value @planning:calculating_energy_efficiency:phpp_-_the_passive_house_planning_package
- Variant calculations and economic assessment with PHPP 9 @planning:calculating_energy_efficiency:phpp_-_the_passive_house_planning_package
- Energy efficiency in cafeterias and commercial kitchens @planning:non-residential_passive_house_buildings:cafeterias_and_commercial_kitchens