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: | |
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climate zones | investigated region, country or city |
cold climates ![]() | Yekaterinburg Sweden |
warm climates | South-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 |
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
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
Clickable map / Passive House at a glance
Which components are needed to achieve the Passive House Standard / EnerPHit Standard in my European region?
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