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 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

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

• Solar gains – sun protection – daylight use – internal heat sources – artificial lighting – EDP equipment: Experiences with the lu-teco office building
• 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?
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