House Planning Help Podcast

HPH003 : The Passivhaus Standard #1 A Passivhaus Builder's Story (Passive House)

Aug 28, 2012
Guest
Pat Wilkinson
Pat Wilkinson from Touchwood Homes shares his decision to build to the Passivhaus standard. They discuss the frustration with larger companies for not prioritizing sustainability and the components of a Passivhaus, emphasizing insulation and airtightness. The shortage of qualified tradesmen in energy efficiency and the challenges of dealing with planning authorities are also addressed. The Passivhaus standard and the Sustainable Building Association in the UK are explored.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 5min
2
Pioneering Passivhaus Build and Frustration at Larger Companies
04:46 • 5min
3
Components of a Passivhaus: Insulation and Airtightness
09:23 • 11min
4
The Lack of Qualified Tradesmen and the Need for Education in the Construction Industry
20:50 • 2min
5
Dealing with Planning Authorities and the Challenges of Building an Energy Efficient House
22:43 • 2min
6
Exploring the Passivhaus Standard and Sustainable Building Association
24:34 • 3min