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Passivhaus: the future of architecture?

RMJM Architecture

The post Passivhaus: the future of architecture? Estimated reading time: 3 min Seen as the next big trend, the construction concept is revolutionising accommodation amid a growing global energy crisis. Passive house’ is a popular building standard that is acclaimed for being. appeared first on RMJM.

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Pioneering Passivhaus: 3 Decades of Setting Standards for Building Efficiency

Architizer

It’s been 30 years since physicist Professor Wolfgang Feist of the University of Innsbruck, Austria, first introduced the architectural community to Passivhaus or “Passive House.” A mere three years on from that initial conversation, the first Passivhaus construction was undertaken. Passivhaus is hugely successful.

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Macdonald Wright Architects creates low-energy home in London as "scalable prototype"

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Macdonald Wright Architects wanted to use the opportunity to study the energy performance of the home, which has the same footprint as "the average UK dwelling", to inform its future projects. London studio Macdonald Wright Architects has created the low-energy and heavily insulated Library House on an infill plot in Hackney.

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Passivhaus principles make this house an urban oasis

Habitus Living

Built by the architects themselves on a challenging, irregular site, the Hütt 01 Passivhaus is more than just a home – it’s a testament to the architects’ belief that net zero energy homes are the future. It’s a vision for holistic sustainability, which promotes a balanced life.

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RIBA names best British buildings for 2022

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A Passivhaus school, London social housing and a medieval dining hall are among the winners of the Royal Institute of British Architects ' National Awards for 2022. One of the schools on the list is the Passivhaus Harris Academy. A mock-Tudor residence is among several houses to win in the RIBA National Awards.

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Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios creates Passivhaus student housing crescents in Cambridge

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Called Stephen Taylor Court, the blocks contain 84 homes for King's College's graduate students and fellows that were designed to Passivhaus standards and to have as low a carbon impact as possible. This not only reduces the amount of concrete used in the substructure but also provides a perfect Passivhaus foundation solution.".

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Seven principles for designing low-carbon skyscrapers

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Despite growing concerns about the carbon emissions associated with their construction and operation, skyscrapers continue to spring up around the globe. Here, Philip Oldfield sets out seven ways to design tall buildings that are more sustainable. Is there such a thing as a low-carbon tall building? So, should we stop building them? Retrofit first.

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