passivhaus standard

DEFINITION: An international low-energy design standard that is awarded to homes which require minimal energy for heating and cooling, whilst also providing excellent indoor comfort levels. More than 30,000 buildings have been awarded the standard to date. 

See also: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)

See also: BREEAM

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