The Passivhaus standard and why we chose to build to it
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In addition to digging the house’s foundations we needed groundwork undertaken for foul and surface water drainage
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In addition to landscaping the area immediately surrounding the house, we needed to remove a fair bit of soil for a patio area
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Here we describe raising the oak frame and installing the wall and roof insulation panels
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Here we discuss the brickwork, timber cladding, and the roof. These determine the house’s external appearance..
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In this section we look at the installation of our triple-glazed windows, doors and roof windows and the first airtightness test – which was passed.
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The ‘first fix’ structural carpentry and plumbing and electrical work, that is the work done wall plastering…
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This blog describes one of the defining features of a Passivhaus: the mechanical ventilation heat recovery (MVHR) system.
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Here, we explain why we chose to install a ground source heat pump and how heat pumps work
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Here we describe the ‘second fix’ stage of our build process; possibly the most exciting one after the oak frame erection
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This post is about finishing the surfaces of the retaining walls, patio and parking area
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This blog is about our experience of living in our certified Passivhaus. over the first two-and-a-half years, how the house performed, and our energy costs (pre-2022 price rises). We also briefly look at the ‘extras’ of building and living in a Passivhaus and certification.
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