Definition and principles of passive design

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Definition and principles of passive design

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Heat exchange

Outside cold air goes into the heat exchanger and this will leave a warm supply of fresh air inside the house

Fresh air from the outside turns into warm air on the inside

MVHR

Dry rooms - Bedroom, hallway

wet rooms - utility rooms, bathrooms, kitchen

take in fresh air from the outside

fresh air around your house

Mechanical Ventilation Heat Recovery

Key Principles of passive design

MHVR

Airtightness

Super insulation

Preventing thermal bridging

Thermal mass

Solar Gain

Compact form

Conclusion

Encouragement for wider adoption of passive design principles

Recap of the importance and benefits of passive design

Case Studies

Example 2: Passive cooling strategies in a commercial building

Evaluation of indoor comfort and energy efficiency

Overview of the building's passive cooling techniques

Example 1: Passive solar design in a residential building

Analysis of energy savings and user satisfaction

Description of the building's passive design features

Benefits of Passive Design

Environmental sustainability

Preserving natural resources

Minimizing greenhouse gas emissions

Comfort and well-being

Enhancing occupant health and productivity

Providing optimal indoor thermal and visual comfort

Energy efficiency

Lowering energy consumption and utility bills

Reducing reliance on mechanical heating and cooling systems

Keywords

tubular solar panels = heat

photovoltic

renewable

retro fit

thermostat

solar panels

wifi routes

insulation

cavity

outside wall

Definition of a passive design

The concept of a passive house is to minimize heat loss and maximize heat gain.

The idea of a passive house is to maximize comfort in the house. Natural light/resources should also be taken into consideration and used as much as possible in the house.

Energy efficient house

Principles of Passive Design

Natural ventilation

Incorporating stack effect and cross ventilation

Strategies for promoting airflow

Fenestration and shading

Use of shading devices to prevent unwanted heat gain

Proper window placement for daylighting

Insulation and thermal mass

Utilizing thermal mass for temperature regulation

Importance of insulation

Orientation and layout

Utilizing natural ventilation

Minimizing solar heat gain

Maximizing solar gain

Main topic

u value - <0.15 kW/hour/year

Definition of Passive Design

Importance of passive design in building construction

Explanation of passive design