2025 Resource Bank
Criteria Principles, Benefits, and Background of Passivhaus
Understanding Passivhaus principles and their proven benefits is essential for anyone looking to implement high-performance building standards. The foundational criteria that define Passivhaus, combined with compelling evidence for energy savings and occupant comfort, demonstrate how these international standards can be successfully applied to Australian conditions and building practices.
Principles, Benefits & Background
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Five Basic Principles for Passive House Construction
Criteria Principles, Passive House Institute
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Passivhaus Principles Guide
UK Passivhaus Trust
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Energy Savings Reliability Study (1990-2018)
Comprehensive review of as-built thermal performance
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Active for More Comfort: The Passive House
International Passive House Association
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Glenroy Community Hub
Case Study, Background & Australian Context
Summary
Criteria Principles, Benefits, and Background of Passivhaus
Foundational Principles
Five Basic Principles for Passive House Construction Passive House Institute [Download: Passivhaus Five.pdf]
Passivhaus Principles Guide 📄 UK Passivhaus Trust [Download: Passivhaus Principles.pdf]
Performance Evidence
Energy Savings Reliability Study (1990-2018) 📄 Comprehensive review of as-built thermal performance [Download: PH energy saving.pdf]
Active for More Comfort: The Passive House 📄 International Passive House Association [Download: passive-house-active-for-more-comfort.pdf]
Australian Case Study
Glenroy Community Hub Demonstrating Passivhaus principles in Australian community infrastructure [Project Details: https://www.passivhausassociation.com.au/project-register/glenroy-community-hub]
