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|[[https://www.passivhausassociation.com.au/news/nathers-vs-passivhaus-understanding-the-differences-between-these-energy-rating-schemesnbsp|{{:picopen:image_literature.png?nolink&100x100|}}]]|**[[https://www.passivhausassociation.com.au/news/nathers-vs-passivhaus-understanding-the-differences-between-these-energy-rating-schemesnbsp|NatHERS vs Passivhaus: Understanding the Differences]]**  \\ When it comes to residential energy efficiency building practices in Australia, two prominent rating schemes, stand at the forefront — Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) and the Passivhaus Standard.  This research uncovers the differences between NatHERS and Passivhaus calculations and assumptions.|2023|**[[https://www.passivhausassociation.com.au/|Australian Passive House Association (APA))]]** |
|[[https://static1.squarespace.com/static/635a579eb5d4b729bdc95772/t/655dbe5f333b464338cb0612/1700642421007/The+Passivhaus+Playbook.pdf|{{:picopen:thepassivhausplaybook_1.jpg?nolink&100x142|The Passivhaus Playbook.jpg}}]]|**[[https://static1.squarespace.com/static/635a579eb5d4b729bdc95772/t/655dbe5f333b464338cb0612/1700642421007/The+Passivhaus+Playbook.pdf|The Passivhaus Playbook - A Pragmatic Guide for Passivhaus Success]]**  \\ The Passivhaus Playbook outlines nine steps, presented diagrammatically, with detailed information on each step provided later. It emphasizes a cyclical process, starting with aligning stakeholders and presenting a clear investment case, leading to the sharing of project stories for industry collaboration. The Playbook involves all project stakeholders, emphasizing early team alignment for success.|2023|**[[https://www.passivhausassociation.com.au/|Australian Passive House Association (APA)]]** |
|[[https://passivehousenetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/PHN-RDH-Comparison-Study-Methodology-Report.pdf|{{:picopen:phn_report.jpg?nolink&100|phn_report.jpg}}]]| \\ **[[https://passivehousenetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/PHN-RDH-Comparison-Study-Methodology-Report.pdf|Energy Standards Comparison Study, Task 1: Methodology & Modeling Parameters]]. ** \\  \\ Phase one of a multi-phase study looks at predicted outcomes by comparing Passive House standards to multiple codes and standards currently utilized across the United States.|2023|**[[http://passivehousenetwork.org/|Passive House Network (PHN)]]** |
|[[https://passivehouse.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/PHINZ-flow-diagram-6.pdf|{{:picopen:howtorefertomyproject.jpg?nolink&100|howtorefertomyproject.jpg}}]]|**[[https://passivehouse.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/PHINZ-flow-diagram-6.pdf|How do I refer to my project?]]** \\ This guide includes additional terms common in the construction industry to guide these conversations about Passive Houses and the discussions regarding other better-performing buildings, which may not be essentially Passive House.|2023|**[[https://passivehouse.nz/|Passive House Institute New Zealand (PHINZ)]]** |
|[[https://passivehouse.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/PHINZ-Passive-House-Homes-Where-People-Thrive_v1a.pdf|{{:picopen:capture.jpg?nolink&100|capture.jpg}}]]|**[[https://passivehouse.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/PHINZ-Passive-House-Homes-Where-People-Thrive_v1a.pdf|Passive House: Homes Where People Thrive]]** \\ This publication provides basic information about the concept of Passive House buildings to home builders and clients|2021|**[[https://passivehouse.nz/|Passive House Institute New Zealand (PHINZ)]]** |
|[[https://passivehouse.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/How-To-Talk-About-Passive-House-flat.pdf|{{https://passipedia.org//lib/plugins/ckgedit/fckeditor/userfiles/image/picopen/16howtotalkaboutpassivehouse.jpg?nolink&100x142|16howtotalkaboutpassivehouse.jpg}}]]| \\ **[[https://passivehouse.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/How-To-Talk-About-Passive-House-flat.pdf|How to Talk About Passive House]]** \\  \\ This publication provides a basic set of rules for explaining the concept of Passive House buildings to different sets of audiences.|2020|**[[https://passivehouse.nz/|Passive House Institute New Zealand (PHINZ)]]** |
|[[https://passivehouse.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/PHINZ-Brochure-March17-compressed.pdf|{{https://passipedia.org//lib/plugins/ckgedit/fckeditor/userfiles/image/picopen/11eveythingyoualwayswantedtoknowaboutpassivehouseinnewzealand.jpg?nolink&100|11eveythingyoualwayswantedtoknowaboutpassivehouseinnewzealand.jpg}}]]|**[[https://passivehouse.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/PHINZ-Brochure-March17-compressed.pdf|Everything you always wanted to know about Passive Houses in New Zealand]]** \\  \\ The publication gives an overview of the Passive House buildings development in the New Zealand, highlighting the fundamental design principles of Passive House design.|2017|**[[https://passivehouse.nz/|Passive House Institute New Zealand (PHINZ)]]** |
|[[https://www.passivhaustrust.org.uk/UserFiles/File/PH Intro Guide update 2013.pdf|{{:picopen:12passivehouseandintroduction.jpg?nolink&100|12passivehouseandintroduction.jpg}}]]|**[[https://www.passivhaustrust.org.uk/UserFiles/File/PH Intro Guide update 2013.pdf|Passivhaus:An Introduction]]** \\  \\ The publication gives an overview of the Passive House buildings development in the UK by highlighting the fundamentals of the Passive House building design supported by the Passive House case studies.|2012|**[[https://www.passivhaustrust.org.uk/|Passivhaus Trust (PHT), UK]]** |
|[[https://www.passivhaustrust.org.uk/UserFiles/File/Why choose Passivhaus 2013 FINAL.pdf|{{https://passipedia.org//lib/plugins/ckgedit/fckeditor/userfiles/image/picopen/23whychoosepassivehouse.jpg?nolink&100x137|23whychoosepassivehouse.jpg}}]]|**[[https://www.passivhaustrust.org.uk/UserFiles/File/Why choose Passivhaus 2013 FINAL.pdf|Why choose Passivhaus?]]** \\ The publication gives an overview of the Passive House buildings development in the UK, highlighting the fundamental design principles of Passive House design.|2012|**[[https://www.passivhaustrust.org.uk/|Passivhaus Trust (PHT), UK]]** |

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