Layne Arthur Architecture Ltd.
Specializing in High Performance Building Design
Utilizing the Passive House Standard we are focused on creating
comfortable, sustainable and affordable environments
PASSIVE HOUSE 101
Passive House is the world's leading standard in energy efficient building construction. The Passive House Standard stands for quality, comfort and energy efficiency. By focusing on the following five principles a building's annual heating and cooling needs could be drastically reduced to levels around 10 percent of a typically constructed building.
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Continuous insulation layer
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Air tight construction (draft free)
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High performance windows and doors
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Thermal bridge free detailing
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Optimal indoor air quality and heat recovery
Passive House Institute
Sarah Lewis, 2014 ( PHPP Illustrated )
THE FIRM
The firm provides Architecture services in Saskatchewan that are focused on Ecological and Sustainable design principles.
The Passive House or PassivHaus approach has been adopted as the most reliable standard in achieving energy efficiency in new buildings and existing building retrofits. We incorporate all or many of these low carbon design principles into residential dwellings, commercial, educational, and institutional buildings.
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