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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.

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
cold climates Yekaterinburg
Sweden
warm climatesSouth-West Europe
New Zealand
hot, dry climates Las Vegas
hot, humid climates Dubai
subtropical, mild climates Tokyo / Hyakuri
Shanghai
tropical climates Salvador da Bahia, Mumbai, Singapore
Mexico, India


 **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 built examples worldwide - certified Passive House buildings and EnerPHit retrofits

World map of certified buildings

The international criteria for Passive House and EnerPHit buildings in different languages

Passive House in the Global South

Read more about the studies Passive Houses for different climate zones and Passive Houses in tropical climates

Passive House in various climate zones - technical and economic aspects

Detailed and general remarks on hot and humid climates

PHPP climate data tool

Climate data tool for the Southern Hemisphere

Summer situations in refurbished non-residential buildings

Information on the climate dependent criteria for Passive House suitable transparent buildings components is available on the website of the Passive House Institute

The complete study “Passive Houses for different climate zones” can be ordered here

Nr.41 Cooling in non-residential Passive House buildings

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