Versatility

With over 50,000 Passive Houses in use worldwide, the Passive House Standard is gaining popularity. This is not only due to the outstanding advantages it offers, but also due to its flexibility.

The Passive House Standard, being a quality standard, dictates no particular methods of construction. Whether solid construction, wood or composite- architects can design Passive Houses according to their own preferences. Even manufacturers of prefabricated houses are offering Passive House designs. The versatile Passive House Standard is also increasingly being used in retrofits as well as for non-residential buildings such as schools, administrative buildings, manufacturing plants and hotels. As the Passive House concept is based on physical principles, each building can and should be adapted to its particular climate.