Hard facts, not empty promises - Passive House and the energy revolution
Sustainable construction does not mean compromising comfort. On the contrary, with Passive House, thermal comfort is enhanced while running costs sink. At the International Passive House Conference in Frankfurt, Germany, over a 100 experts will show that this is possible in all climates and for practically any type of building. Tangible solutions towards the energy revolution will be presented during lectures held on 19 and 20 April where speakers will bring to light just how Passive House, a Standard resulting in a truly "Nearly Zero Energy Buildings", can facilitate the implementation of energy efficiency building legislation worldwide.
The new version of the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) design tool will also be presented at the Conference. The new version takes both Passive House and renewable energies into account – a combination being promoted internationally by PassREg, an EU funded project. Parallel to the Conference, manufacturers will exhibit their cutting edge and highly efficient components, making energy-efficient construction ever easier.
Passive House efficiency has been substantiated by numerous measurements in practical examples worldwide. This is especially the case in Frankfurt, the unofficial "Passive House Capital" where excellent results have been achieved not just with residential buildings but also with schools and office buildings. The Standard regularly results in energy savings of up to 90 % above building stock, in new builds and retrofits alike. As roughly 40 % of world energy used currently goes to the operation of our buildings, it is clear that Passive House can make the energy revolution possible!
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23 - 27 April 2014 Aachen |
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2013 International Passive House Conference Review
Economically attractive solutions for the energy revolution - more
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Latest version of the PHPP planning tool to be launched at the 17th
International Passive House Conference
Fit for renewable energies and suitable for all climates - more |
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Pioneer Award for 1970s Zero-Energy House in Denmark
Project due to receive recognition at the Passive House Conference in Frankfurt - more |
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Manufacturer's exchange: "Passive House components workshop"This workshop aims to narrow the gap by providing guidance on what it takes to develop Passive House components suited to a wide variety of climatic conditions while informing designers and builders on the latest innovations and technologies - more |
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World's largest exhibition on Passive House to take place in
Frankfurt, Germany
Manufacturers to show off the latest components for energy efficient construction - more |
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Training opportunities for Passive House craftsmen worldwide
Tradesperson-Forum on the Passive House Conference as a platform for the exchange of practical experience - more |
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Excursions offer insight into the Passive House variety
Conference participants get to view projects in Frankfurt and surroundings - more |
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Conference offers chance to win short stay in Passive House
Last year's prize winners enthusiastic about holidays taken in energy efficient buildings - more |
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NEW: Conference Programme
16 Sessions | 90 Presentations | Workshops | Manufacturers' Exchange | The world's
largest Passive House Exhibition with Manufacturers' Forum | Forum for Craftsmen | Excursion...more |
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Gingerbread Passive House gives a taste of Passive House Conference
Conference Programme presented at Frankfurt's Christmas Market - more |
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First programme highlights of the upcoming Conference
Prof. Dr. Feist comments on the Jury session - more |
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Heated debate regarding abstracts for the 17th International Passive
House Conference
Scientific Advisory Board in Darmstadt decides programme of lectures - more |
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Outstanding submissions for the International Passive House
Conference in 2013
200 contributions from 36 countries submitted for the 17th International
Conference in Frankfurt - more |
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Invitation to the 17th International Passive House Conference
19 - 20 April 2013 Congress Center Messe Frankfurt - more |
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16th International Passive House Conference Hanover 2012
Master plan for the European Energy Revolution put forth...more |
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