what is it like to live in a passive house in Melbourne
So what does it feel like to live in a Passive House (passivhaus) in Melbourne?
Why intelligent membranes are important
Our internal wrap is more than just a membrane to achieve airtightness! It actually plays an important role in moisture management within the structure by improving the capacity of the building assembly to dry out.
In today’s world, a home cannot be defined as sustainable if it is not air tight and does not include mechanical ventialtion
An airtight house with inadequate ventilation may lead to condensation and mould, high internal levels of carbon dioxide and increased exposure to other internal pollutants. the build-up of gases, toxins and pollutants resulting from increased airtightness can trigger respiratory health issues.
so what is high performance
We created a high-performance cheat sheet so we can all create and build better homes
