Passivhaus Handbook - Green Books

Passivhaus Homes partners, Janet Cotterell and Adam Dadeby's new book, The Passivhaus Handbook, is being published by Green Books in September and is an essential guide for everyone wanting to realise a supremely comfortable, healthy and durable home with exceptionally low energy costs. Whether you are building an extension, retrofitting your house or starting from scratch; are new to low-energy design or already have some experience, this book will help you navigate around the potential pitfalls and misconceptions. It brings together current thinking and best practice.

Passivhaus design focuses first on getting the building fabric right, to achieve ultra-low energy consumption in the most cost-effective manner. The approach is relevant to a wide range of building types and climates, not just to special structures. Passivhaus methodology can be combined with elements of other building standards, such as the UK’s Code for Sustainable Homes, or with other goals, such as a commitment to use low-impact and natural building materials. This book includes:

A clear explanation of the underlying building physics.

Detailed information on key elements: avoiding air leakiness, designing out thermal (cold) bridges, moisture management and ventilation strategy.

Tips for creating a cooperative, motivated project team.

Photographs and diagrams throughout.

Buy the Passivhaus Handbook at the Passivhaus Store later this year. Once published, there will be an accompanying website: www.passivhaushandbook.com.