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-===== The Passive House Planning Package =====+The Passive House is all about a good planning process. The goals are: healthy buildings, comfortable buildings and sustainable buildings. The decisive factor here is the quality of the building envelope and the ventilation. The performance of a designed building can be calculated prior to construction - the tools on this page help to simplify the design process.
  
-|The **Passive House Planning Package (PHPP)** (order [[http://passiv.de/literaturbestellung/index.php/en/?task=view&category_id=1|here]]) contains everything necessary for designing a properly functioning Passive House. The PHPP prepares an energy balance and calculates the annual energy demand of the building. \\ \\ [[planning:calculating_energy_efficiency:phpp_-_the_passive_house_planning_package|Read more]]|{{:picopen:phpp_passive_house_planning_package.png?400|}} \\ The PHPP consists of a **printed manual** with a **CD**. The manual not only elucidates the calculation methods used in the PHPP but also explains other important key points in the construction of Passive Houses. The CD contains a tool based on Excel (or an equivalent spreadsheet software programme) with different worksheets containing the respective inputs and calculations for various areas.| \\ +===== Passive House Design Tools =====
-|**designPH**, a newly developed 3D data entry and design modelling tool (SketchUP plugin) for the PHPP is available now. [[planning:calculating_energy_efficiency:phpp_-_the_passive_house_planning_package:designph_plugin|Read more]]|   {{:picopen:designph_logo.png?200}}   |  \\ +
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 +|**[[.:design_tools|]]** |**[[.:calculating_energy_efficiency:phpp_-_the_passive_house_planning_package|PHPP]]** |The Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) is an easy-to-use planning tool for energy efficiency, for the use of architects and planning experts. The reliability of the calculation results and ease of use of this planning tool has already been experienced by several thousand users. For more information, click [[.:calculating_energy_efficiency:phpp_-_the_passive_house_planning_package|here]] and [[https://passivehouse.com/04_phpp/04_phpp.htm|here]].|EN, DE|
 +| ::: |**[[https://passivehouse.com/04_phpp/05_designph/05_designph.htm|designPH]]** |designPH 2 is a plugin for the popular 3D design software SketchUp which gives quick results using automatic analysis. For a brief overview, click [[.:calculating_energy_efficiency:phpp_-_the_passive_house_planning_package:designph_plugin|here]], or see the designPH homepage at [[https://www.designph.org|www.designph.org]]|EN, DE|
 +| ::: |**bim2PH** |bim2PH is a BIM Tool developed by the Passive House Institute, which allows efficiency data entry in 3D BIM software and transfers information for the energy balance calculation and efficiency design into the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP).|Currently being revised|
 +| ::: |**districtPH** |districtPH is used to create energy balances for neighborhoods, from smaller groups of buildings up to whole districts. //Please contact us directly. if you are interested in this tool.//|EN|
  
-===== Climate data tool =====+===== Additional Tools =====
  
-|With this tool you can retrieve climatic data in the [[planning:calculating_energy_efficiency:phpp_-_the_passive_house_planning_package|PHPP]] data format for any location in the world except Antarctica. The data were developed on the basis of satellite data which were obtained from the NASA Langley Research Center Atmospheric Sciences Data Center POWER Project. Assessment and processing for the use within the PHPP took place at the Passive House Institute. \\  [[planning:calculating_energy_efficiency:phpp_-_the_passive_house_planning_package:climate_data_tool|Read more / Use the climate data tool]]|{{:picopen:screenshot_klimadatentool.png?900}}|\\ +^Category^Tools^Description^Languages| 
-\\+|**[[.:climate|Climate]]** |**[[.:climate_data_tool|]]** |With this tool you can retrieve climatic data in the PHPP data format for any location in the world except Antarctica. This data has not been verified and cannot be used for certification purposes.|EN, DE| 
 +| ::: |**[[.:climate_data_tool_for_the_southern_hemisphere|]]** |Tool for the adaptation of climate data sets of the Southern Hemisphere to be used in PHPP up to version 9.|EN| 
 +| ::: |**[[.:summer_temperature_tool|]]** |Modification of existing PHPP climate data with higher summer temperatures to allow better evaluation of the summer comfort of buildings.|EN, DE| 
 +| ::: |**[[.:climate_conversion_phpp_versions_tool|]]** |This tool provides a template in order to automatically convert PHPP climate data between PHPP versions 9 and 10.|EN| 
 +| ::: |**[[.:climate_conversion_phpp_si_to_ip|]]** |This tool provides a template in order to automatically convert PHPP climate data from SI to IP units, and vice versa. All cell references and formatting refer to PHPP version 9.|EN| 
 +|**[[.:thermal_envelope|Thermal envelope]]** |**[[.:temperature_reduction_factors_for_unheated_or_partially_heated_extensions|]]** |Calculation tool for temperature reduction factors to temperature zone "X" in the PHPP "Areas" worksheet.|EN, DE| 
 +| ::: |**[[.:tools:manufacturing_energy_evaluation_tool|MEET (outPHit Manufacturing Energy Evaluation Tool)]]** |The tool will be new add-on to the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) and can be used to assess and compare single materials regarding manufacturing energy and CO<sub>2</sub>, opaque assemblies regarding manufacturing and operational energy as well as CO<sub>2</sub>.|EN| 
 +| ::: |**[[.:tools:meet_online|MEET]]<sub>[[.:tools:meet_online|online]]</sub> ** |With the user-friendly tools **MEET<sub>online</sub> ** [[https://database.passivehouse.com/en/toolkit/meet/assembly-comparison/|Building Assembly Comparison]] and **MEET<sub>online</sub> ** [[https://database.passivehouse.com/en/toolkit/meet/building-lca/|Building Lifecycle Analysis Calculator]], you can quickly conduct an ecological life cycle assessment (including CO<sub>2</sub>). The **Building Assembly Comparison **allows you to compare exterior building components and assess the impact of thermal insulation. In contrast, the **Building Lifecycle Analysis Calculator** evaluates the entire building concept, including interior components, building technology, and PV systems.|EN, DE| 
 +| ::: |**[[.:tools:deep_renovation_guidelines_kit|]]** |Guidelines and tools to support decision-making for deep retrofits. Includes four tools, a material properties table, and a comprehensive set of guidelines.|EN, DE, and others| 
 +|**[[.:thermal_bridges|Thermal bridges]]** |**[[.:calculation_of_heat_losses_of_drain_pipes|]]** |This tool enables a more accurate calculation of heat losses from internal drain pipes for wastewater and stormwater.|EN, DE| 
 +| ::: |**[[.:thermal_bridge_tool|]]** |The user can play with different inputs for standard generic component connections, receiving straightforward feedback, which allows fast optimisation.|EN| 
 +| ::: |**[[:basics:building_physics_-_basics:thermal_bridges:timber_construction_thermal_bridge_catalogue|Thermal bridge tool for timber constructions]]** |With this tool, the user can look up the heat losses from thermal bridges at component connections made of wooden construction.|EN, DE| 
 +|**[[.:windows|Windows]]** |**[[.:window_tool|]]** |The Window tool provides an overview regarding life-cycle costs, hygiene, and comfort for comparison of different windows.|EN| 
 +| ::: |**[[.:hygiene_tool|]]** |Provides an assessment of the minimum thermal quality of building components with regard to its temperature factor, depending on the relative humidity.|EN| 
 +| ::: |**[[.:tools:reductionfactor_shading|]]** |A tool that calculates shading reduction factors for shading devices according to ISO 52022, including the impact of insect screens.|DE, EN| 
 +|**[[.:ventilation|Ventilation]]** |**[[.:commissioning_tool_-_ventilation_checklist|]]** |The Commissioning tool serves planners and ventilation system installers in how to communicate the correct operational data and how to adequately adjust a ventilation system.|Currently being revised| 
 +| ::: |**[[.:ventilation_tool|]]** |The tool offers all sorts of information about ventilation units, like performance, dimensions, installation options, to facilitate finding a suitable device for the specific requirements of the customers specific situation.|EN| 
 +| ::: |**[[.:phluft|]]** |The PHLuft Tool consists of the three parts: Heat output, Ground heat exchanger (air based), Heat exchanger. The Tool is intended to aid designers of Passive House ventilation systems.|DE| 
 +| ::: |**[[.:pressure_loss_calculation_tool|]]** |Calculation of pressure losses in ventilation ducts (circular and rectangular).|EN, DE| 
 +| ::: |**[[.:pherde|]]** |The tool is intended to serve Passive House designers as an aid for the design and calculation of brine-to-earth heat exchangers.|DE| 
 +|**[[.:cooling|Cooling]]** |**[[.:cooling_systems_tool|]]** |Different cooling configurations can quickly be entered and compared, so that an informed choice of the appropriate system combination is possible.|EN| 
 +|**[[.:heat_pump|Heat pump]]** |**[[.:heat_pump_tool|]]** |It derives the test points for COP (heating) and EER (cooling) from the available manufacturer data (e.g. HSPF/SCOP or SEER). Tool versions are available for both PHPP 9 (only air-to-air HP) and PHPP 10 (ground- and air-to-water HP as well).|EN| 
 +| ::: |**[[.:tools:heat_pump_water_heaters|Heat pump water heaters]]** |This tool helps to enter heat pump water heaters inside the thermal envelope into PHPP10.|EN, DE| 
 +|**[[.:electricity|Electricity]]** |**[[.:lift_energy_demand_tool|]]** |This tool helps to assess the energy demand of lifts using the Excel®-Tool of the Passive House Institute. The assessment follows the calculations presented in VDI 4707 2009-3.|EN, DE| 
 +|**[[.:monitoring|Monitoring]] & Photographic Evidence** |**[[.:data_processing_tool|]]** |This tool aids in the preparation of measurement data for use in the energy balancing with PHPP|EN, DE| 
 +| ::: |**[[.:construction_site_photos_list_-_detailed|(Extended) Building site photographs checklist]]** |A detailed list that can be linked to the PHPP, enabling precise and project-specific explanations of the photos that need to be taken on the building site. Comes with a folder structure to keep everything organized.|EN| 
 +| ::: |**[[.:scaled_pointer|]]** |The Passive House Institute has designed a scaled pointer for use during building site visits - as a scale and reference within building site photos.|EN| 
 +|**Others** |**[[https://database.passivehouse.com/de/download/product_page/ipconversion|IP Conversion]]** |Conversion of units between the imperial (IP) and metric (SI) system.|EN| 
 +| ::: |**[[.:water_vapour|Saturation densities of vapour in air]]** |This tool gives values for the stauration water vapour density dependent on tempearture.|EN, DE| 
 +| ::: |**[[.:sound_protection_tools_and_calculations|]]** |This tool is intended as aid for approximate calculation and dimensioning of sound protection measures by the designer.|DE, EN is being revised| 
 +| ::: |**[[.:tools:outphit_decision_support_tool|DESUTO (outPHit Decision Support Tool)]]** |With the Decision Support Tool, outPHit helps with the planning of energy-related improvements and is intended to facilitate the first steps towards refurbishment.|EN| 
 +| ::: |**[[.:tools:outphit_pv_economy_evaluation|PVecon (outPHit PV Economy Evaluation)]]** |This tool to assess PV self-consumption potential of a building, the possibility to improve the self-consumption ratio by temporary storing PV electricity within a building, and supports to evaluate the economic potential of selling PV to the grid.|EN, DE, and others| 
 +| ::: |**[[.:airtight_construction:airtightness_measurement_of_high-rise_buildings_guidelines|High-Rise Pressure Difference Calculator]]** |This tool calculates the pressure differences in high-rise buildings due to buoyancy. It helps with calibrating the airtightness test settings.|EN, DE|
  
-===== Calculation guide for temperature reduction factors to temperature zone "X" in the PHPP "Areas" worksheet ===== 
  
-|If a building abuts to low heated or or unheated buildings / building parts. This can be considered with a reduction factor in PHPP. The guideline includes advices aswell as a calculation tool to define these factors.\\ [[planning:calculating_energy_efficiency:phpp_-_the_passive_house_planning_package:calculation_guide_for_temperature_reduction_factors|Read more / Use the worksheet with the temperature zone X]]|{{ :picopen:img_factorx_en.png?400|}}|\\+----
  
-===== Climate data tool for the Southern Hemisphere =====+===== See also =====
  
-|Some PHPP calculations are based on the assumption that the building under consideration is located in the Northern Hemisphere. The PHPP can also be used for locations in the Southern Hemisphere, but a specific approach described in the PHPP manual must be adopted for this purpose. \\ [[planning:calculating_energy_efficiency:phpp_-_the_passive_house_planning_package:climate_data_tool_for_the_southern_hemisphere|Read more / Use the climate data tool for the Southern Hemisphere]]  {{:picopen:members_only.png?20|}}|{{:picopen:klimadatentool_suedhalbkugel.jpg?700}}|\\ +iPHA webinar: [[webinars:phpp_tools]]
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-===== Lift energy demand ===== +
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-|The Excel tool supports the planner  to assess the energy demand of lifts, for example, in the early planning stage. A detailed determination of the energy requirement is also possible. The assessment follows the calculations presented in VDI 4707 2009-3.  \\ [[planning:lift_energy_demand|Read more / Use the lift energy demand tool]]|||\\ +
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-[[sinfonia:Heat losses caused by drain pipes in the PHPP]] \\ +
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-Several **to the PHPP affiliated tools / aids** are available for free on the [[http://passiv.de/en/05_service/02_tools/02_tools.htm|homepage]] of the Passive House Institute: \\ +
-(//please note that these tools are available in German only//): \\ +
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-**Sound protection – tools and calculations** \\ +
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-**PHVP 2002** - The Preliminary Passive House Planning Package PHVP 2002 is a simplified version of the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) which is available free of charge. \\ +
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-**SommLuft** - The Excel-based “SommLuft” tool allows users to estimate the air exchange through windows for the configuration of appropriate window openings. \\ +
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-**PHLuft** - Software programme which aids designers of Passive House ventilation systems. \\ +
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-**PHI Rechentool Druckverlust (pressure loss calculation tool)** - Calculation of pressure losses in ventilation ducts (circular and rectangular) using the Passive House Institute’s Excel® tool.  +
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-[[http://www.phi-ibk.at/luftfuehrung/|Web-Tool]] - Optimization of dwelling floor plan configuration for cascade ventilation +
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-[[planning:calculating_energy_efficiency:phpp_-_the_passive_house_planning_package:heat_pump_tool|]]+
  
  
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