Thermal comfort
Passive House buildings need very little energy to achieve a comfortable temperature all year round - both in cold and in hot seasons. An extremely well insulated building envelope as well as triple glazed windows 1) and insulated frames keep the desired warmth in and undesirable heat out.
The follwing articles on Passipedia contain more information around the topic of thermal comfort:
Comfort in Passive House buildings
Comfort criteria according to international standards especially for use in Passive Houses
Adaptive versus Heat Balance Comfort Models
Local thermal comfort in Passive House buildings
Summer comfort in Passive Houses
Well-insulated Passive House windows improve comfort dramatically by keeping average inside surface temperatures above 17°C, even under the coldest of outdoor conditions. This, of course, also helps to prevent condensation and mould growth.
All surfaces (window frame, casements, and glazing) are
pleasantly warm (above 17 °C). The temperature doesn't fall
below 15 °C even at the glass edge.
Learn more about Local thermal comfort in Passive House buildings
