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This is the first at this site of pages promoting the building of passive houses in New Zealand The passive house standard for building construction has SO much to offer us that it we deserve its wide adoption, especially in colder regions. If passive houses were more widely built in New Zealand, the demand for electricity generation would be moderated, because passive houses use MUCH less energy than conventional houses Also, the health and personal comfort of home users, especially in cold-climate winters, would be greatly improved. Read about it here! Article; Christchurch and New Zealand need passive houses < Click! Enjoy! |
 Links to pages about the seven precepts of Passive House design. Home Very efficient Insulation No thermal bridges Air-tight construction Great ventilation Passive heating High-efficiency windows Passive solar gain Prices / costs Important considerations Early perceptions Design standards Comparisons |