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CARTERS PASSIVE HOUSE - UPDATE 5 - 09 August 2012

Ventilation

Previous installments have talked about insulation and air tightness as key factors for a Passive House design. The third key factor is ventilation.

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CARTERS PASSIVE HOUSE - UPDATE 4 - 02 June 2012

shading, orientation and airtightness.

Previously we discussed walls and windows and the importance to the overall design. We will now explore shading, orientation and airtightness.

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CARTERS PASSIVE HOUSE - UPDATE 3 - 01 June 2012

Walls and Windows

In the last instalment we looked at what a ‘Passive House’ (PH) is and the foundation details on New Zealand’s first certified Passive House, being built in Auckland.

In this entry we will consider the walls and windows, and the importance of their design.

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CARTERS PASSIVE HOUSE - UPDATE 2 - 30 April 2012

Start at the beginning – Design

Jessop Architecture has created a contemporary split level family home that fits beautifully on the sloping section.

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CARTERS PASSIVE HOUSE - 20 February 2012

Carters is working together with Auckland University, Jessop Architecture, Proclima and EcoBuild Developments in conjunction with a team of suppliers such as Tasman Insulation, and supported by Auckland City Council to build the very first certified Passive House in New Zealand.

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