2025 Resource Bank
Windows, Primary Energy, Renewables and Services
Windows are critical components for managing energy transfer in buildings, requiring careful consideration of frame selection, passive solar design principles, and installation methods. Combined with strategic energy reduction and renewable integration, these elements determine whether a building can meet Passivhaus primary energy requirements while maintaining comfort and performance standards.
Message from the CEO
The future of Australia's built environment depends on leaders like you who are committed to driving change. This resource bank contains evidence, tools, and case studies to support your understanding of the Passivhaus standard. Use these materials to strengthen your technical knowledge and help you navigate the opportunities ahead as we work to transform how Australia builds.
Alexia Lidas, Australian Passivhaus Association
Windows and Passive Design
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What is a Passive House Window and How Do I Pick One?
Comprehensive guide to window specifications and selection criteria
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Passive Design Introduction Theory
Fundamental design principles
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Active for More Comfort: The Passive House
Building envelope performance and comfort relationships
Primary Energy & Renewables
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Primary Energy Renewable (PER): Strategies for Staying within Limits
Practical approaches to meeting renewable energy requirements
Summary
Windows, Primary Energy, Renewables and Services
Windows and Passive Design
What is a Passive House Window and How Do I Pick One? 🌐 Comprehensive guide to window specifications and selection criteria [Download: What is a Passive House Window.pdf]
Passive Design Introduction Theory 📄 University of Strathclyde - Fundamental design principles [Download: passivedesign.pdf]
Active for More Comfort: The Passive House 📄 Building envelope performance and comfort relationships [Download: Passive_House_Active_for_more_comfort_brochure.pdf]
Primary Energy and Renewables
Primary Energy Renewable (PER): Strategies for Staying within Limits 📄 Practical approaches to meeting renewable energy requirements [Download: NetPositive_PerStrategies_Monte-Paulsen.pdf]
Special Thanks
The content of this program was originally developed by Passivhaus enthusiast, and previous APA Chair, Kate Nason, Senior Sustainability Advisor Frasers Property. Kate donated the intellectual property of the 8-hour program to the Association to support the growth of Passivhaus in Australia. If it were not for thoughtful and caring volunteers, like Kate, APA would not have the resource pool it has to draw upon. It has since been adapted and updated.
