Solar Passive Design or Passive House?Â
What is Passive Solar Design?
‘Passive Solar Design’…….  ‘Solar Design’ ……..‘Solar Passive Design’ are all used interchangeably for the design approach and construction techniques which utilize the local climate to reduce energy consumption while maintaining thermal comfort.
Passive design considers and utilizes building features such as orientation, thermal mass, insulation and glazing location. Combined together these take advantage of natural sources of heating and cooling. Designing a home to respond to its environment, by taking advantage of sun path and window orientation for winter solar gains (Passive Heating) and prevailing winds for summer cross ventilation cooling (Passive Cooling). Working with the local climate to reduce your energy consumption.
What is Passive House or the German term; Passiv Haus?
The Passive House Institute was founded in 1996 and played a crucial role in developing the Passive House concept. The only internationally recognized, performance – based energy standard in construction.
‘Passive House’ is a design standard developed in Germany that aims to achieve high levels of thermal comfort and energy efficiency.
The 5 principles of Passive House Design:
- Airtightness.
- Thermal Insulation.
- Heat Recovery Insulation.
- High Performance Windows.
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Thermal Bridge Free Construction. Â
Passive House projects should be designed by a Certified Passive House Designer to ensure a successful path to Passive House Certification. Each project must meet the strict passive House certification criteria and be certified by an independent accredited Certifier.Â
Our director Seamus is registered with the Passive House Insitute:
https://cms.passivehouse.com/en/training/directory/designers/detail/p15750
We work closely with you to create a custom Architectural brief, fine tuning your requirements for current and future needs. Developing creative and elegant design responses.
Designing personalised custom contemporary homes that reflect and enhance your lifestyle.
We strive to be the leading Perth architectural firm, focusing on high end luxury residential homes.
Interiors
We design Architecture, Interiors and Landscape architecture collectively. Without this process there is an endless list of missed opportunities.
We create interiors that are inviting, functional and comfortable. Our interiors are unified with repetition of materials, textures and architectural detailing. Â
Our award-winning innovative designs have helped us build a reputation as one of the best architectural firms in Perth.
Our approach is to build for the future, utilising the latest sustainable materials and design techniques.
Creating energy efficient homes which are sustainable and cost effective. Performing throughout our hot summers and colder winter months. Ensuring healthy comfortable homes, which contribute to reducing our carbon footprint.
Our projects include; Passive House Design & 9.5 Star Homes.