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planning:building_services:ventilation:passive_house_-_6_reasons_why_you_still_need_windows [2015/09/13 11:03] – [Passive House - 6 reasons why you still need opening windows] wfeist | planning:building_services:ventilation:passive_house_-_6_reasons_why_you_still_need_windows [2015/09/13 11:14] – [...do I need to keep the windows closed at all times?] wfeist | ||
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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). |
- | **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. Saving costs on windows is a bad idea and might cause several problems later on: | + | |
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- Users typically expect to have openable windows anyway as they offer maximum flexibility. Most users would not want to miss windows as a “connection to the outside world”, and want to be able to choose whether to keep the windows open or closed. Eliminating this option might cause discontent amongst users whose wishes should be respected – unless it would be unreasonable to do so (for example in a submarine or a spaceship).\\ | - Users typically expect to have openable windows anyway as they offer maximum flexibility. Most users would not want to miss windows as a “connection to the outside world”, and want to be able to choose whether to keep the windows open or closed. Eliminating this option might cause discontent amongst users whose wishes should be respected – unless it would be unreasonable to do so (for example in a submarine or a spaceship).\\ | ||
- Cleaning fixed glazing is usually much more difficult than cleaning windows that can be opened and cleaned from the inside. Openable windows thus make a building much easier to maintain and can help reduce running costs.\\ | - Cleaning fixed glazing is usually much more difficult than cleaning windows that can be opened and cleaned from the inside. Openable windows thus make a building much easier to maintain and can help reduce running costs.\\ | ||
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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. | 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, | + | Based on these reasons and experiences, |
planning/building_services/ventilation/passive_house_-_6_reasons_why_you_still_need_windows.txt · Last modified: 2019/10/14 10:21 by cblagojevic