Our Services

Prepartion of Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) for new builds

We offer PHPP which can involve a design stage review before planning has been submitted. This is the ideal time to assess whether your building is likely to meet Passive House standards.

At this stage minor layout changes can be implemented, and the performance of walls and windows are tested before any products have been ordered for the project.

This really cuts down on costs associated with building a Passive House as making changes later in the process is going to slow things down on site.

Preparation of Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) for retrofit projects

We offer PHPP for retrofit projects which can involve a design stage review. There are many types of retrofit projects, as some may be aiming for certification, whereas others may just involve improving the comfort and energy performance of the home.

Energy performance analysis

We offer full energy analysis of an existing building, including a breakdown of problem areas, and a range of solutions to improve the performance and comfort of the home.

This analysis includes a review of all building assemblies, windows, doors, and thermal bridges along with advice on HVAC, heating and cooling systems.

A report will be provided with a detailed description of areas where the greatest improvements can be made.

Clients who normally avail of this service are homeowners who are looking to improve performance and comfort of their homes without necessarily aiming for Passive House standards.

Thermal Bridge Modeling

We provide thermal bridge modeling and analysis services. We can determine whether details are going to meet Passive House standards and whether mold or condensation are going to be a factor. We currently use Therm, Flixo, and Heat3 for our modeling.

FAQs

  • The idea of “Passive House” can be a lot to consider for someone building a new home.

    It is important to remember that there are many levels to a “High Performance Home”. Any home can integrate the principles of Passive House to some level by improving efficiency, especially during the design phase.

    These implementations can lead to a lifetime of improved comfort in the home and a lasting reduction in energy costs.

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  • “Retrofit” is the term used when describing improvements made on existing homes. This area is going to be the most important for the future of high-performance homes as we can’t expect everyone to build a new state of the art home while discarding their current homes.

    The best place to begin is with a full energy analysis of your home:

    -This will help you decide what improvements will make the biggest impact for your home and the costs associated with each of them.

    -This can also identify some non-invasive improvements that can be very beneficial. One example involves checking and repairing the seals around window frames. Another might be to increase the depth of attic insulation. Both could require less than a day’s work and could have measurable impact on the comfort and efficiency of your home.

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