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Passive House Windows
Windows are the weakest parts of a thermal-envelope as they cut big holes in your insulated walls... read our mini-guide to Passive House windows to learn about how to get the most bang-for-your-buck when it comes to goo-quality high-performance windows.
Read MorePassive House design
Passive house design guarantees fresh air and energy efficiency but also comfortable homes that are built to last. You can throw open the doors and windows to let the outside in and and when you close them, passive house kicks into gear so your comfort is assured.
Passive House Ventilation
Effective ventilation is the key to comfort. The Mechanical Heat Recovery Ventilation System ensures superior air quality by replacing the air in your home every three hours, as well as regulating the air temperature so your home is warm in winter and cool in summer.
Read MorePassive House Construction
Passive house construction is precise, specific and measured. There are five construction principles and performance criteria that your home must meet to achieve Passive House Certification and ensure high level performance for the lifetime of your home.
Passive House Cost
A passive house can save you in more ways than one. Let us walk you through our affordable solution that delivers cost certainty and ongoing energy savings and delivers a home that will retain its value for many years to come.
Read MorePassive House Finance
A certified passive house in now 17% cheaper in 2020 than in 2019 due to innovations in finance. A new mortgage product recognises the efficiency and quality of a certified passivhaus; you now get rewarded financially as well as with better health, a quieter home, quality sleep and great comfort.
Read MorePassive House – Future Ready
Health and comfort in the home are increasingly becoming topics of conversation. Recent events have bought emphasis to the need for high quality homes. This free tool we have developed allows comparison against future proofed targets; is your home going to be prepared for the future?
Read MoreVentilation: HRV vs ERV
Which type of ventilation unit best suits a Sydney climate; heat recovery or energy recovery? Recent monitoring of our Thornleigh project answers the question....
Read MoreBASIX and Passivhaus
How do BASIX and passivhaus compare? Do I need both in NSW?
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