What is a Passive House?
A passive house represents the pinnacle of energy-efficient construction, offering unparalleled comfort and affordability.
This innovative building standard, developed in Germany as "Passivhaus," has gained global recognition for its ability to drastically reduce energy consumption, by up to 95% in some cases, while maintaining optimal indoor climate. Modular holds the Passivhaus Component certification for the modular construction system.
Passivhaus
Certification
To achieve Passivhaus Certification, a building must meet strict performance criteria, including limits on heating and cooling demand, energy consumption, and airtightness. This certification is the global gold standard for energy-efficient construction.
This certification is awarded to Passivhaus systems & components before fabrication. This is also the certification awarded to Modular.
It involves rigorous testing to ensure that the design and specifications truly match the Passivhaus Institute standards.
This certification is verified by the Passivhaus Institute to an already built house (once the homes is finished or the structure is closed).
One of the key test for this certification is the blower door test, which measures the airtightness of the completed structure.
Up to
10x More
energy efficient
Than the current EU standard
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Experience unparalleled thermal efficiency with the Passivhaus insulation principles inside your BIOBUILDS home. The high-end insulation used on passive homes dramatically reduces heat transfer and slashes energy costs.
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Achieve the pinnacle of energy efficiency with the Passivhaus principles building design in your BIOBUILDS home. Airtight construction design eliminates drafts, prevents heat loss, and ensures optimal temperature control.
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Enjoy fresh, clean air 24/7 with a Passivhaus ventilation system inside your BIOBUILDS home. The Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) technology constantly supplies filtered air while recapturing up to 90% of heat from exhaust air.
Energy Efficiency
The combination of superinsulation, airtightness, and efficient ventilation creates a consistently comfortable indoor environment. Temperature variations are minimal, and the constant supply of fresh air ensures superior air quality without drafts.
Economy &
Environment
Initial construction of costs of a passive house may be equal or slightly higher, passive homes offer significant long-term savings through drastically reduced energy bills.
The environmental impact of passive houses is equally impressive. By drastically reducing energy consumption, these buildings significantly lower carbon emissions, contributing to climate change mitigation efforts.
Global
Adaptability
While the passive house concept originated in Europe, it has been successfully adapted to diverse climates worldwide. From the Arctic to the tropics, passive house principles can be applied anywhere. However the efficiency of these homes might need climate-specific modifications to achieve peak performance.
The Passivhaus Certified
MODULAR
System by BIOBUILDS
