Residents are opening their Passive House buildings for the 20th time. Interested parties can see the benefits of high energy efficiency for themselves.
Passive House Open Days
The Passive House Open Days will again take place on the second weekend in November. From 10 to 12 November 2023, many buildings around the world will be open to the public. Residents also present their homes in a video.
In Germany, among other activities, there is a workshop on highly energy-efficient school buildings. These were predominantly realized with prefabricated building elements and therefore also promise a shorter construction time.
energy efficiency
The tried and tested concept of open days in Passive House buildings makes it easy to see the benefits
It is still worthwhile focussing on high energy efficiency: These buildings offer a high level of living comfort while keeping energy costs low. Climate protection also benefits from the significantly reduced energy consumption of the buildings.
The tried and tested concept of open days in Passive House buildings makes it easy to see the benefits. Residents are invited to their homes and pass on their own experiences with highly energy-efficient construction and refurbishment directly to the visitors.
Better buildings
Over the past 20 years, many people have used this opportunity to find out more about Passive House buildings and buildings that were retrofitted to the EnerPHit standard using Passive House components.
In addition to the low demand for heating energy in winter, good thermal insulation is also an advantage in summer, when it helps to keep the heat outside.
The advantages are obvious
"The fact that the Passive House Open Days have been inspiring people for 20 years now is impressive," explains Sabine Stillfried from the International Passive House Association (iPHA).
Sabine Stillfried adds, "We very often receive feedback that this event in particular has persuaded building families to construct or retrofit their building even more efficiently than originally planned, simply because the advantages are so obvious."
ventilation system with heat recovery
In most highly energy-efficient buildings it is not yet necessary to switch it on at this time, Stillfried continues
While in conventional buildings the heating system is usually already running at the beginning of November, in most highly energy-efficient buildings it is not yet necessary to switch it on at this time, Stillfried continues.
In addition, a ventilation system with heat recovery ensures consistently fresh air in the house.
Schools as modular timber construction
Together with the Passive House Institute, the district of Groß-Gerau, Germany, is organizing a workshop regarding experiences with highly energy-efficient school buildings realized with prefabricated elements in modular timber construction. Among other things, this promises a shorter construction time.
World map and video tours The Passive House Institute's project database lists all viewing options for the period from 10 to 12 November 2023. The list is updated on an ongoing basis. The website of the network iPHA lists all information and activities, including a world map with viewing options.