The world’s most energy efficient buildings are healthier, more comfortable, affordable and contribute to a sustainable future.

That’s the Passive House Standard.

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The Passive House Standard

Buildings consume up to 40 percent of global energy use and contribute up to 30 percent of annual global greenhouse gas emissions – they are a key piece of the puzzle towards a low-carbon future.

Passive House (Passivhaus) is considered to be the most rigorous voluntary energy-based standard in the design and construction industry today. Passive House buildings consume up to 90 percent less heating and cooling energy than conventional buildings.

Applicable to almost any building type or design, the Passive House high performance building standard is the only internationally recognized, proven, science-based energy standard in construction.

Certification with the Passive House Institute ensures that designers, consultants and components are qualified to create buildings that meet the Standard.

consume up to 40%

contribute up to 30%

Conventional buildings:

of global energy use

of annual global GHG emissions

Passive House buildings:

consume up to 90% lessheating and cooling energy than conventional buildings

The international Passive House Standard requires:

Heating demand max. Heating load max.

* All heating and cooling calculations are based on the treated floor area (TFA) of the building. If active cooling (air conditioning) is required, the annual cooling energy demand must also not exceed 15 kWh/m2.a.

15 kilowatt hours per square metre floor area per year

10 watts per square metre floor area

15 kWh/m2.a* 10 W/m2*or

SPACE HEATING

Pressurization test result max.

** In both over-pressure and under-pressure scenarios at 50 Pa

Total primary energy demand max. (PE)

*** All primary energy demand calculations are based on the treated floor area (TFA) of the building.

120 kilowatt hours per square metre floor area per year

0.6 air changes per hour

120 kWh/m2.a***0.6 ACH** or

AIR TIGHTNESS PRIMARY ENERGY

Primary energy renewable (PER)

Demand kWh/m2.a*** ≤ 60

none

≤ 45

≥ 60

≤ 30

≥ 120Generation kWh/m2ground.a

Feel better:

Quiet and comfortable throughout the changing seasons

Year-round stable indoor air quality and temperature

Substantial reduction in energy use and operating costs

Simple to use, durable systems

Priceless peace of mind

Ventilation systems with heat recovery

Build better:

Super-insulated building envelope

High quality windows with solar orientation

Thermal bridge-free

Air tight

The origins of the Passive House Standard

Saskatchewan Conservation House built in 1977 by Harold Orr and Rob Dumont was the inspiration for the Passive House Standard, developed by German physicist Dr. Wolfgang Feist.

Over the last two decades, tens of thousands of Passive House buildings - including schools, hotels and offices - have been built around the world, in all climates.

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• project profiles, research and videos • upcoming events and courses • industry career opportunities • Passive House professionals near you

Passive House Canada is the national association advocating for the Passive House high performance building standard.

Through our advocacy work, education program, nation-wide events and by fostering the high performance building community, we accelerate adoption of the Passive House Standard.

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About Passive House Canada

Become a Passive House Canada Member

Includes membership with the International Passive House Association worth $215

For access to a growing user-base, technical resources and support, plus discounts on courses and events.

For more information, go to: passivehousecanada.com/membership

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In Canada, the Passive House Standard is now recognized by municipalities and provincial governments leading the way to a low carbon future. Below are a few Canadian projects: