====== Passive House buildings in different climates ====== **Passive House: A method focused on performance outcome rather than a specific construction style** There is extensive practical experience with constructing Passive House buildings. The Passive House and EnerPHit standards were first introduced in Germany and are most firmly established in Central Europe. However, it would be a significant misconception to simply adopt the identical building design internationally. Building traditions and construction methods vary widely across the world, as do climatic conditions. The essence of the Passive House method is its focus on **performance outcome**: delivering high thermal comfort and indoor air quality with minimal energy use for heating and cooling. To achieve this outcome, every Passive House newbuild or retrofit must be designed to the specific climate and contruction context of its location.\\ **[[basics:passive_houses_in_different_climates:introduction|Read more here]]** about efficiency strategies and Passive House components for different climate zones around the globe. ^The links in this chart lead to the articles Passipedia provides to the corresponding climate zones:^^ ^ climate zones ^ investigated region, \\ country or city^ ^[[basics:passive_houses_in_different_climates:passive houses in cold climates|cold climates]] {{:picopen:members_only.png?25}}|Yekaterinburg \\ Sweden| ^[[basics:passive_houses_in_different_climates:passive_houses_in_mediterranean climate|warm climates]]|South-West Europe \\ New Zealand| ^[[basics:passive_houses_in_different_climates:hot, dry climates|hot, dry climates]] {{:picopen:members_only.png?25}}| Las Vegas| ^[[basics:passive_houses_in_different_climates:hot, humid climates|hot, humid climates ]] {{:picopen:members_only.png?25}}| Dubai | ^[[basics:passive_houses_in_different_climates:passive_houses_in_subtropical climate|subtropical, mild climates]] {{:picopen:members_only.png?25}}| Tokyo / Hyakuri \\ Shanghai| ^[[basics:passive_houses_in_different_climates:passive_house_in_tropical_climates|tropical climates]] {{:picopen:members_only.png?25}}| Salvador da Bahia, Mumbai, Singapore \\ Mexico, India| \\ {{:picopen:map_ph_different_climates.png?1000| **The principle remains the same - the details have to be adapted.** This statement can be taken as the general rule governing the design of Passive Houses in all climates around the globe. This maps shows you, which places on earth - apart from Central-Europe with its cool-temperate climate - have already been investigated by the Passive House Institute with a focus on the construction of Passive Houses. }} ---- ====== See also ====== A variety of [[:examples|built examples]] worldwide - certified Passive House buildings and EnerPHit retrofits [[http://passiv.de/en/03_certification/02_certification_buildings/02_certification_buildings.htm|World map of certified buildings ]] [[certification:certified_passive_houses:certification_criteria_in_other_languages|The international criteria for Passive House and EnerPHit buildings in different languages]] [[basics:passive_houses_in_different_climates:Passive House in the Global South|Passive House in the Global South]] [[basics:passive_houses_in_different_climates:study_passive_houses_for_different_climate_zones| Read more]] {{:picopen:members_only.png?20}} about the studies //Passive Houses for different climate zones// and //Passive Houses in tropical climates// [[basics:passive_houses_in_different_climates:Passive Houses in various climate zones - technical and economic aspects|]] {{:picopen:members_only.png?25}} [[basics:passive_houses_in_different_climates:Detailed and general remarks on hot and humid climates]] [[planning:calculating_energy_efficiency:phpp_-_the_passive_house_planning_package:Climate data tool|PHPP climate data tool]] [[planning:calculating_energy_efficiency:phpp_-_the_passive_house_planning_package:climate_data_tool_for_the_southern_hemisphere|Climate data tool for the Southern Hemisphere]] {{:picopen:members_only.png?25|}} [[phi_publications:Summer situations in refurbished non-residential buildings|Summer situations in refurbished non-residential buildings]] {{:picopen:members_only.png?25}} Information on the climate dependent criteria for Passive House suitable transparent buildings components is available on the [[http://passiv.de/en/03_certification/01_certification_components/02_certification_criteria/01_transparentcomponents/01_transparentcomponents.html|website]] of the Passive House Institute The complete study "Passive Houses for different climate zones" can be ordered [[https://shop.passivehouse.com/de/products/ende-passive-houses-for-different-climate-zones-108/|here]] === Nr.41 Cooling in non-residential Passive House buildings === * [[phi_publications:Nr. 41: Solar gains – sun protection – daylight use – internal heat sources – artificial lighting – EDP equipment; Experiences with the lu-teco office building| Solar gains – sun protection – daylight use – internal heat sources – artificial lighting – EDP equipment: Experiences with the lu-teco office building]] * [[phi_publications:PB 41: Planning tools for the summer situation in non-residential buildings|Planning tools for the summer situation in non-residential buildings]] **Clickable map / Passive House at a glance ** \\ Which components are needed to achieve the Passive House Standard / EnerPHit Standard in my European region? \\ [[planning:component_guidelines_for_cost-optimal_passive_houses_and_enerphit_retrofits|Read more...]] \\ \\