Resources - A comprehensive list of Passivhaus

An output of the PassREg project was the creation of an accesible informational brochure that informs of the successes of the PassREg regions and most importantly, provides strong examples of how municipalities can implement NZEBs through the use of Passive House and renewables.

Ever wondered about the nuts and bolts of getting a building Passive House certified? The Passive House Institute have an excellent guide available to download here.

Online US publication ‘Passive House Buildings’ contains some great examples of low and high rise buildings in their free e-book: ‘From Small to Extra Large – Passive House Rising to New Heights”. To find out more click here.

This publication aims to address some of the questions and misconceptions that have been raised around Passivhaus, and to encourage developers and others to consider Passivhaus..

This introductory guide provides an overview of the Passivhaus standard, how it can be achieved, how to get started and looks at 12 certified Passivhaus projects across the UK

The Passivhaus Trust has recently published the third in a series of guidance publications entitled, ‘How to Build a Passivhaus: Rules of Thumb’, following on from ‘Passivhaus: an Introduction’ and ‘Why Choose Passivhaus?

An introductory handbook on Passive House and the resources that will help developers make a successful project.

Net Zero Energy Buildings: Passive House + Renewables demonstrates that the Passive House pathway is the best way to reach Net Zero.

New York Passive House 2015 is the ultimate reference manual for the latest and greatest in Passive House examples right here at home in the Greater New York Region.

The contractor’s guide is aimed as a practical introduction and is therefore the right place to start. It addresses the issues that building contractors face when tasked with a Passivhaus project and gives simple advice and tips on how to deliver a successful outcome.

This primer is an aid to understanding the key principles involved in achieving the airtightness performance required to meet the Passivhaus standard.

An aid to understanding the key principles of the Passivhaus standard.

A guide for the design team and local authorities – The core focus of the Passivhaus standard is to dramatically reduce the requirement for space heating and cooling, whilst also creating excellent indoor comfort levels.

How does a Passive House work? Which requirements exist with regard to components, planning, design, and project implementation? In order to competently answer such questions, the IPHA has created an informational brochure entitled, Active for more comfort: The Passive House.

The Hellenic Passive House Institute (HPHI) has created a Passive House comic book in an English version for print. The book called “House of the Future” features nZebo who protects the environment and our wallet.

The need to reduce carbon emissions in order to reduce the impact of climate breakdown is well understood (IPCC, 2018).

The study lays out innovative and practical solutions that allow us to achieve healthy, durable, and energy-efficient buildings in Australia.

by Walter Pokorny, Thomas Zelger and Karl Torghele

by Jane Cotterell and Adam Dadeby

by Marion Baeli

by Mary James

A series of eBooks, presenting the complexities of Passive House design and construction in a simple way – for students of all ages.

by Justin Bere

by Roberto Gonzalo and Rainer Vallentin

by Edward Mazria

by Julie Torres Moskovitz

by Chris van Uffelen

This introductory guide provides an overview of the Passivhaus standard, how it can be achieved, how to get started and looks at 12 certified Passivhaus projects across the UK.

by Passivhaus Trust (UK)

by Sarah Lewis

by Mary James

by Tracey Allen

by Christina J. Hopfe and Robert S. McLeod