Sneak peak of new #Passivhaus U-value App
Below is a sneak peak at the ‘in-development’ screen-grab of the forthcoming Passivhaus U-value App:
We’re in the final stages of testing, all the code is written and is being beta-tested on devices; so far all the calculations for all conditions (where Rse and Rsi are critical) are working OK.
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New Passivhaus U-Value Calculator App in development…
TeachPassiv.com are please to announce the imminent release of a new Passivhaus App for Apple iOS and Android.
The app is a U-value calculator using the Passivhaus methodology; it has been carefully written to ensure that the surface resistance values are in accordance with EN ISO 6946 for all conditions and can also take into account constructions below ground, unheated spaces and compensation for rain screen constructions.
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Passivhaus Masterclass in Scotland: @Mark_J_Siddall @billbutch @PassivhausArch @PassivhausTrust mentioned
The Passivhaus Trust have a Masterclass covering ‘Passivhaus Delivery, ensuring quality and managing risk’ on 5th February 2015.
Full details and book available HERE
Course facilitators include:
• Mark Siddall, LEAP
• Bill Butcher
• Green Building Store and
• Kirsty Maguire
Passivhaus is cheaper than standard build @encraft_uk @Kate_de @phplusmag mentioned
A recent study by Encraft shows that taking into account the whole life cost of a house, Passive House construction is 2-5% lower than traditional construction methods.
CLICK HERE for the article and HERE for the full article.(788kb)
This article concurs with the article posted by Kate de Selincourt last year for Passive House Plus magazine that explains how the perception that Passive House is more expensive has come about.
CLICK HERE for the post & link to article by Kate de Selincourt
It should be remembered that both pieces of research are UK based and that in Ireland (where the Building Regulations are much closer to Passive House standards), the cost saving differential is much greater.
New #Passivhaus Fact sheet added – Passive House Tradesperson course @Target_Zer0 & @passiveacademy mentioned
A new fact Sheet has been added to the FACT SHEETS section of website
Or alternatively CLICK HERE to download the Passive House Tradesperson Fact sheet.
Passive House Tradesperson Courses mentioned in the fact sheet are provided by TargetZero and Passive House Academy
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