These blogs describe both things to do and see whilst staying at Woodlands Malvern B&B and various aspects of passive house buildings, including our own experiences of building and living in a certified Passivhaus.
Known for exceptional energy efficiency and indoor comfort, are passive houses worth it. Based on our experience of self-building and living in a certified Passivhaus, we consider that the answer is unequivocally ‘yes’. Here, we look at some of the key aspects.
Read MoreKnown for exceptional energy efficiency and indoor comfort, are passive houses worth it. Based on our experience of self-building and living in a certified Passivhaus, we consider that the answer is unequivocally ‘yes’. Here, we look at some of the key aspects.
Read MoreThe most significant benefit of living in our passive house is the year-round tranquil, high-quality-comfort indoor environment: the air is always fresh, the house is draught-free, there’s no condensation on surfaces, and the temperature throughout is remarkably constant whatever the weather.
Read MoreMost existing homes can be retrofitted to significantly reduce their energy cost by adapting passive house principles.
Read MoreThe Passivhaus approach to energy efficiency leads to really low space heating bills and the highest quality indoor living environment
Read MoreThe high quality indoor environment and constant comfort of a Passivhaus are defining features. Even in the July 2022 heatwave and the December 2022 cold snap, the temperature indoors at Woodlands remained comfortable throughout the house
Read MoreFeel why a passive house is so different! Stay at Woodlands Malvern B&B and we’ll be delighted to share our experiences of self-building and of living in our award-winning certified passive house
Read MoreIf you’re thinking of a self-build oak-frame passive house discover what Oakwrights offers at one of two open days at Woodlands B&B. Talk with Linda and Andrew about their experiences self-building and living in an Oakwrights passive house and with Oakwrights’ Architectural Design Team members
Read MoreBetter insulation, draught-proofing and more energy-efficient windows
Read MoreOur Passivhaus has a comfortable temperature all year round and always feels fresh. Come in on a cold winter’s day and there’s a subtle warmth that seems to come from everywhere.
Read MoreA passive house’s mechanical ventilation heat recovery (MVHR) system should help reduce the risk of Covid-19 transmission: it’s like having windows open all the time but with no draughts and no significant heat loss.
Read MoreWhen it comes to indoor temperature, you’ll be warm and comfortable all year round at Woodlands. We think of our passive house in terms of the Goldilocks principle: it’s not too hot and it’s not too cold; it’s ‘just right’
Read MoreThis 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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