Making Net Zero Happen
Passivhaus FAQs
This FAQs document draws on industry and governmental research and feedback from the construction market. The FAQs are intended as a helpful tool for local authorities who are considering adopting the Passivhaus Standard in order to create low energy new-build council homes for direct delivery programmes.
This includes answers to questions such as:
- Why do we need a low energy design strategy?
- What is the Passivhaus standard?
- What are the key benefits of a Passivhaus approach?
- How can we minimise the cost of Passivhouse?
The document is intended to be read as a supporting appendix to the Low Energy Design Strategy Proposal Template, to assist with internal consultation for teams seeking approval to target the Passivhaus standard.
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Making Net Zero Happen: Team Tracker for Achieving Net Zero Carbon
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Making Net Zero Happen: Road Map to Net Zero
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Making Net Zero Happen: Passivhaus Implementation Plan Template
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Making Net Zero Happen: How can Authorities target the highest standards in energy performance for new council-led homes?
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Making Net Zero Happen: Achieving low carbon standards for new homes through the development management process
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Site Visit Template
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