Can I Still Open the Windows in an Airtight Passivhaus?
Confused about what airtight construction means in a Passivhaus? Discover how it ensures energy efficiency and indoor comfort without sacrificing fresh air or the option to open your windows.
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Confused about what airtight construction means in a Passivhaus? Discover how it ensures energy efficiency and indoor comfort without sacrificing fresh air or the option to open your windows.
We often get asked if building a Passivhaus costs more. Our Director, Clare Booth, gives a quick walk-through of the cost difference, plus the long-term savings and benefits Passivhaus offers.
We recently took part in the Green Home Festival in Edinburgh and shared how we’re making Passivhaus simple for self-builders with our soon-to-be launched Coldwells Build Passivhaus range.
Wood burning stoves can no longer be installed in Scotland’s new build homes. So what’s the backup plan during a power cut? The solution lies in Passivhaus.
The Coldwells Build Passivhaus range launches in winter 2024. Our ready-to-go, design-driven homes combine premium, sustainable materials with the speed and precision of prefabricated construction.
If you’re new to Passivhaus, Rupert Daly, Passivhaus designer and associate director at John Gilbert Architects, provides insight into this low energy building standard.
Get ahead of the curve and understand what the changes mean and how you can build a future-proof, world-leading Passivhaus home.
We spoke to Built Environment Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) about our mission to accelerate sustainable, innovative and future-proofed housing in Scotland.
With energy costs soaring and Scotland's net zero target fast approaching, we all need to be using less energy. We discuss the top 5 benefits of a Passivhaus home.
To view the Coldwells Build Passivhaus designs before their official launch in winter 2024, register today.
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