Passive House
Passive House design is a tectonic response to climate, orientation, material, and threshold. It is architecture from first principles, one that preserves thermal comfort not through over-engineered systems, but through the precision of enclosure, the thickness of wall, and the clarity of structure.
Passive House is a building standard that puts comfort, energy-efficiency, and indoor air quality at the heart of your home without sacrificing style or practicality.
The benefits of Passive House Design;
- Warm all winter with minimal heating
- Cool in summer without air conditioning
- Quiet, fresh, and free of drafts
- Up to 90% more energy-efficient than a typical home
The Principles of Passive House Design;
- Superinsulation
- Airtight Construction
- High-Performance Windows
- Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR)
- Thermal Bridge-Free Detailing
Contact
If you are interested in designing your new home with Passive Design Principles please email us at info@josephmackey.ie to discuss.
Laois Studio -Brigidine Convent, Mountrath, Laois, R32 DT9F
Cork Studio - Douglas Street, Cork, T12 AD7R