What Is A Passive House And Why You Need It (4K)

Passive homes have gained significant recognition in recent years for their innovative and sustainable design principles. These houses are not just another architectural trend, but rather a response to the pressing need for energy-efficient and eco-friendly living spaces. With an emphasis on reducing energy consumption, passive houses have become a beacon of hope for mitigating the environmental impact of residential buildings.

The concept behind passive houses is simple yet revolutionary - to create homes that require minimal heating or cooling systems. By implementing a well-thought-out combination of insulation, solar energy utilization, and efficient ventilation, passive houses are able to maintain a comfortable indoor climate year-round without excessive reliance on fossil fuels.

One key feature of passive houses is their air-tightness, achieved through the use of continuous insulation and high-performance windows and doors. This not only prevents heat loss in cold weather but also keeps the interior cool during hot summer months. The carefully sealed structure ensures that external elements, such as drafts and pollutants, are kept at bay, resulting in a healthier and more comfortable living environment.

Another essential element of passive houses is their strategic use of solar energy. Large south-facing windows and properly positioned shading devices allow for optimal solar gain during winter months, while preventing overheating in the summer. Additionally, the inclusion of solar panels on the roof contributes to a considerable reduction in energy consumption, as passive houses generate a significant portion of their own electricity.

One of the most fascinating aspects of passive houses is their reliance on natural ventilation systems. By incorporating heat recovery ventilation (HRV), which continuously exchanges stale indoor air for fresh outside air, these homes maintain a constant supply of clean and filtered air. The HRV system also transfers heat from the outgoing air to the incoming air, further reducing the need for additional heating or cooling.

Apart from their impressive energy efficiency, passive houses offer numerous benefits to their occupants. The superior insulation and air-tightness result in a remarkably quiet living environment by minimizing external noise penetration. Additionally, these homes prioritize the use of non-toxic materials, ensuring improved indoor air quality and reducing the risk of allergies and respiratory issues.

While the concept of passive houses has gained significant traction, there are still challenges to overcome. The cost of constructing a passive house can be higher in comparison to traditional homes due to the specialized materials and systems required for their construction. However, it's important to consider the long-term benefits of lower energy bills and reduced environmental impact that these houses offer.

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[Hectorfuentest]

What a beautiful and inteligent home. Sadly the camera man was filming an spech not the beautiful features on it. Congrats to the architect!

[KnightSayer]

I’ve been struggling with so many passive house designs looking very “classic”. But this one I really like. It’s contemporary & filled with light. Something that I’ll use as a bit of inspiration for my own one. Well done!

[TessaLeigh]

What an amazing space! The most polluted air most uf us breathe is inside of our homes. I have large hepa air purifiers in every room. The line that struck me was "fighting a losing battle" with small appliance air purifiers. So true!

Wondering if this sealed, passive solar house also good for reducing fire risk in areas prone to seasonal fires? Many people in northern California are building without fireplaces and limited entry points for a fire to jump inside the house.

Now I want to build my dream house like this!! So gorgeous!!

[EternityCubed]

Very nice and well presented tour of this house and it's construction. It all makes a lot of sense, even if I am not sure if this would strictly be a "passive house". What surprises me though is that it is presented as something new or out of the ordinary. All of this is more or less standard for all new houses in Sweden for the last 25 years or so. My house is even built in 1989 and it has the majority of the concepts presented here - heat recovery fresh air ventilation in all rooms (extract in bathroom kitchen etc and supply in other rooms), triple glazed thermal windows, fully airtight vapor barriers in walls & roof, very well insulated, foundations & slab insulated and with capillary breaking materials etc... So it seems this is not the standard or normal in Canada then?

[DDELE]

You have a beautiful home. I hope one day I can build something like that for my family.

[eliinthewolverinestate]

Thanks for the erv explanation. I am going with south facing large planter in my cottage. Plants give off lots of moisture.

[basilkingsley]

Omg. So well done. I watched every minute of this video. I love the excitement in the voice of the builder. He’s so knowledgeable and nailed every detail. The only thing I wasn’t sure of was the chandelier on top of the bathtub. Didn’t hear him mention the distance. It appeared to be reachable by hand. Other than that, a master class.
I love the solar generator idea 💡 and using solar panels during the day. Over all, well done.

[TomLap-qdxc]

Awesome video, we are trying to build a small but very efficient home. There are so many ways to get there but the basics seem to run through.

[giosaniii]

What did/does the house go for price wise? & from as someone from Wisconsin, what would a standard house about the same size go for in that area?

[UndercoverArchitect]

Thanks for all the great points about Passive House! All so helpful!

[basiliobastardo]

1:35 magic....A passive definition on a new level

[maxarntzen]

would love to see a drawing of the air flow and a simple explanation on the drawing how the air flow system works. Did not really get it 😢.
Still a really cool house! thanks 🏡

[giprim]

This is lovely! What’s the ballpark cost from start to finish?

[florencebaendes]

Really nice video. The presenter is a really good communicator and he really cares about the quality!

[miles]

that amount of insulation is pretty standard now a days here in The Netherlands, we use brick on the outer walls then the insulation followed by the concrete.
the tilt and turn windows are also everywhere here and the triple pane windows are pretty standard too.

with new construction now a days you'll usually see quadruple pane windows to block the sun's heat or the cold from the outside and they're also required to be triple pane for buildings located in busy areas like city centers.

a little while ago i was in NYC and i noticed they had dual pane windows everywhere, even the high-rises had dual pane and i could easily hear the sirens and horns of the cars outside so maybe it still has to do with regulation that North America is behind with this.

[jrod]

Nice layout on the home. Explanations were amazing.

[jeremyl]

I typically watches most YT video at 2.5 - 3X speed and I just spend the full 46 : 54 watching the whole thing, great video! at system to look forward on having one day.

[eliinthewolverinestate]

I like conditioned attics rather than blown insulation. The amount of heat and cold in that space is greater than outside a lot of the time. And that radiates into places. Where as a conditioned space helps radiate the indoor temps through out the structure.

[amdo]

So funny watching this from Western Europe. How you are on awe about the tilting Window, thickness of the wall and 3 Tier window. Not saying that all houses have that here, but it is of a norm and we probably are taking it for granted. Love the house.

[JamieHumeCreative]

Very well thought out. Love it. Changing those lights? Guessing that would be rare and less dust.