Perfecting the 'passive' home

The video discusses passive houses, which significantly reduce heating costs and environmental impact by utilizing existing heat sources. These houses are becoming more common in Europe, especially in Scandinavia and Germany, due to their energy efficiency and minimal additional heating requirements. The technology involves recycling heat from various sources, such as cooking, to maintain a constant temperature. Passive houses are seen as a solution to reduce greenhouse emissions, with predictions that more buildings will adopt similar systems in the coming years.

What is the primary financial benefit of living in a passive house?

• Increased property value

• Lower maintenance costs

• Reduced heating bills

• Higher rental income

How do passive houses maintain a constant temperature?

• By installing air conditioners

• By using solar panels

• Through double-glazed windows and thick walls

• Through geothermal heating

What is a common complaint about the automated blinds in energy-efficient office buildings?

• They are too expensive to maintain

• They are difficult to operate

• They block too much sunlight

• They move up and down too frequently

What percentage of the world's greenhouse emissions are buildings responsible for, according to environmentalists?

• 90%

• 75%

• 50%

• 25%

In which regions of Europe are passive houses most commonly found?

• Western Europe

• Scandinavia and Germany

• Eastern Europe

• Southern Europe