Passive House Design 1

In 1996 the Passivhaus Institut was founded. From the list below identify the individual who founded this research Institut

• Tomas O'Leary

• Duncan Stuart

• Archie O'Donnell

• Wolfgang Feist

Select the sketch which best portrays (shows) the Principles of Passive Design.

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The above image shows the sun's path for summer and winter. Draw a circle on the summer sun to identify it.

Passive Houses rely heaviliy on benefiting from the suns energy. To reap the maximum benefits of solar gain what direction should you orientate the longest facade of a passive house?

• Northwest

• North East

• South

• North

From the list below please can you identify the benefits/gains which a Passivhaus receives from the sun?

• Heat Gain

• Cooling Gain

• Light Gain

• Fresh Air Gain

Solar gain can have negative effects on a Passive House. Is this statement True or False?

• True

• False

Overheating is a negative effect from solar gain. From the list below can you identify two choices which would prevent overheating?

• Natural Slates

• Brise Soleil

• Service Cavity with Cellulose fill insulation

• Roof Overhang

Thermal Mass is a key concept involved in Passivhaus design. Which of the following best describes thermal mass?

• Thermal Mass is when materials that are poorer insulators than surrounding materials come in contact; allowing heat to flow through the path created.

• Thermal Mass is the term used to describe Solid Board Insulation.

• Thermal Mass is a property that enables building materials to absorb, store, and later release significant amounts of heat. 

• Thermal Mass is the control of airflow in a building.