Passive Houses in Cold Climates

The first Passive House has been built in a cold-temperate Central European climate where the energy demand for heating has been predominant. Therefore, excellent thermal insulation, highly insulated windows and heat recovery from exhaust air have been the key technologies.

In the meantime, first Passive Houses have also been built in Northern and Eastern Europe. In particular improved thermal insulation, excellent airtightness and an efficient ventilation system have proved its worth there as well.

Passive Houses in Gothenburg, architect Hans Eek / a project within CEPHEUS

Cold climates demand still higher standards of Passive House elements. In order to keep the heating load low, insulation needs to be further improved. Demands on window technology are also rising.

This subject is part of
working group no. VIII: Passive Houses in Cold and in Mediterranian Climates

Next to an exchange of gained experiences, in this working group new and specific questions may also be tackled, e.g.: The frequency of condensate occurance and the freezing of exterior surfaces may increase, just like the freezing of heat exchangers for indoor ventilation.

Working group No. VIII is part of the international sessions. Only papers in english are accepted for this working group.

You want to submit a paper? Find more Information here.

Time schedule of the 10^th International Conference on Passive Houses in Hannover

2005 Dezember 1st: Deadline for abstracts
2006 February 1st:    Notification on acceptance of abstracts
2006 March 1st:         Registration period for reduced fee ends
2006 March 15th:       Deadline for the written contributions of the preceedings

2006 May 19th and 20th   10. Conference on Passive Houses HCC Hannover with Exhibition on Passive House Components and manufacturers session

May 21st field trip to the most interesting Passive House projects and construction sites incl. refurbishment in the region near Hannover.

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