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Passive house

  • 21-08-2008 3:37pm
    #1
    bragan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 166 ✭✭


    Has anyone got any experiences with a passive house? We are going to build a two story house, 2600 sq ft. We are waiting to get planning permission, and I am looking into all of our options - timber frame, block, heat source, etc.

    I am interested in the idea of a passive house, but I would like to hear from people that have gone with a passive house in Ireland, specifically:
    • What kind of temperatures does the hot water reach?
    • How warm is the house? What about in the middle of winter?
    • How much would the ESB bill usually be?
    • Is it worth it?

    I think the biggest worry I have, is that it will be cold in winter, and we won't have enough hot water.


Comments

  • #2
    No6
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,489 ✭✭✭No6


    have a read of this, it might help. www.sei.ie/phguidelines :D


  • #3
    sydthebeat
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    in order for it to be considered truely passive it should be certified by teh passive house institute.

    The whole design and sepcification will be put through a data package called the phpp (passive house planing package)... this will show you exactly the info you are looking for so you will know before you turn a sod all the quantity factors.

    the phpp is extremly specific to your build and its use.


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