Passivhaus and Low Energy Testing

Eco Technology prides itself in delivering Passivhaus and Low energy testing. Our consultants have completed up to date Passivhaus training course and are fully equipped to carry our site testing.

What is Passiv Haus?

Passiv haus is a building standard for low energy building, which can help ensure buildings reduce ecological footprint and use around 75% less energy, with over 30 years of evidence.

With Passivhaus adopting a whole-building approach with measured targets and focused on high-quality construction, certified through a quality assurance process, this is becoming a very popular requested from our clients. With a focus on Passivhaus buildings providing a high level of occupant comfort using very little energy for heating and cooling which supports health and wellbeing. There are essentially 5 main points to consider for achieving passivhaus standards:-

• Air tight building construction
• Eliminating thermal bridging
• Mechanical heat recovery ventilation (MHRV) & efficient heat control
• High performance window spec
• Quality and high level of  insulation

What is EnerPHit / Low Energy?

Passivhaus is the highest standard that can ben achieved, EnerPHit and Low Energy is a slightly lower standard. See the table below with the performance target figures.

For more information on Passivhaus standards and criteria please visit the Passivhaus Trust https://passivhaustrust.org.uk.

Recent Projects and Site’s we’ve carried out Passiv Haus / Low Energy Testing