What are the principles of passive construction?
Designing a certified passive building
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What are the principles of passive construction?
Designing a certified passive building

Author : Léon NOUINDE

Publication date: November 10, 2023 | Lire en français

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2. What are the principles of passive construction?

For a building to qualify as passive, it must at least comply with the labelling process, which includes a number of requirements. A declaration on honor is not enough. Labels have been created in European Union countries to certify compliance with the specifications. The table below compares the criteria adopted in three countries: France, Switzerland and Germany.

Label comparison table (source: XPAIR website)

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