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Wrong – Absolutely not! There are multiple reasons why there needs to be at least one opening window in each room typically used for living (bedrooms, living room, kitchen). The best option is a turn and tilt fitting. At least this is true for all places on the planet, there external conditions are at least sometimes near to a comfortable range (well, and as long as you are not building on Mars, there are only a few exceptions). Saving costs on windows is a bad idea and might cause several problems later on:
There are few Passive House buildings partially or entirely fitted with fixed glazing. Most reports or enquiries regarding these building concern complaints about excessive temperatures in summer or users feeling closed in – something that can be prevented with a turn and tilt fitting.
Based on these reasons and experiences, providing at least one openable window per room used for living is a prerequisite for Passive House buildings to be eligible for certification; there might be well justified exceptions (if the building is in the direct vicinity of an airport e.g.).