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Passivhaus Concept Changing How Homes are Built

Mila Luleva — Mon, 04 Nov 2013 18:02:37 +0000

Passivhaus, the one and only internationally recognized concept solely for its energy saving performance, has taken over the property market, as energy bills continue to increase. The buildings are self-sufficient, super isolated and air-tight, and are equipped with windows that harvest the energy from the sun. The first time people started talking about Passivhaus was […]

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Floating Autark Home a Model of Self-Sufficiency

Leigh Hutchens — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 07:17:48 +0000

Passivhaus buildings, synonymous with energy efficiency and reduced ecological footprints, are becoming a staple in Europe. Once found on land, Passivhaus homes are now increasingly found in the water. The Autark Home, docked in Masstrict, Netherlands, is one of these floating green homes. The houseboat is completely solar-powered and is 10 times more energy efficient […]

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Passivhaus: German-Style Superefficient and Superinsulated Home

Ovidiu Sandru — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:42:58 +0000

Passivhaus is a German concept of a home that needs very little heating or cooling, because it is so well insulated that it could basically be built on martian surface. There are more then 20,000 of these Passivhaus homes worldwide, many of them being buildings, kindergartens and office spaces.

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