Passive Design

Using a range of passive design techniques, your home can be naturally heated and cooled year-round. This reduces energy consumption and lowers greenhouse gas emissions.

 

These factors allow us to achieve optimal passive design:

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• Orientating buildings to capture warming sun in winter and cooling breezes in summer​

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• Shading for protection

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• Choosing layout decisions that optimise natural ventilation and lighting

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• Thermal mass

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• Creating sealed, insulated buildings for thermal and acoustic comfort

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• Ensuring optimum indoor air quality through natural and/or mechanical ventilation and low toxic materials​​

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