Green Roof with Unique Eco Design: A Passive House

Written by Posted On Monday, 28 August 2017 05:03

Sustainable building principles are becoming more popular with green technology at its peak. Many designers, architects, scientists, and contractors are coming together to create ultimate environmentally friendly structures. These show that it is possible to combine eco-friendly green factor with the eco-chic and modern design.

A perfect example of sustainable building paired with the outstanding design is the passive house. This type of housing is mainly built to be energy efficient, have a lower footprint and cut utility bills. Architects implemented a green roof and a solar system and pushed the boundaries of conventional design even further.

PASSIVE HOUSE DESCRIPTION

Passive House may sound futuristic, but it is actually a representation of simplicity and going back to basics. It adjusts to particular standards to meet lower heating and air conditioning requirements and completely ditches fossil fuels or harmful gasses. It fully runs on free energy that makes the temperature of the property constant, hence the name: passive.  

CAN I BUILD A PASSIVE HOUSE ANYWHERE?

It is crucial to consider a passive house more of a building method than a style. Therefore, it applies to various areas.

Some properties of the passive house always stay the same. For example, all passive buildings have to have proper insulation and windows to maintain the temperature constant. However, depending on the climate, those construction elements can adjust to keep the building passive.

Therefore, passive homes mostly use same building principles but end up looking different due to climate requirements.

We feel free to say that you are able to build a passive house anywhere in the world no matter the weather. Passive houses exist exactly for that purpose, to allow affordable housing to anyone in the world. This building method is always possible. However, experienced professionals should deal with it.  

 

 

 

PASSIVE HOUSES IN DIFFERENT CLIMATE CONDITIONS

One of the main characteristics of these homes is their thick walls. Passive housings have three times thicker walls than traditional properties. This allows the property to control the temperature efficiently with the help of natural ventilation system.  Combined together; thick walls and ventilating system create a soundproof and air-isolated building.

How to heat a passive house?

The heating system in the passive house is made of multiple stages. Electrical devices, for example, stoves, computers, lights, fridges, etc., produce so-called “free heat.”  The air flow carries the heat and leaves the property through a ventilation system. Heat recovery system transfers the heated air to the fresh air to warm the home again. This guarantees sustainability and maximum energy efficiency of the house.

How to cool a passive house?

Same thing: reuse of the air. Windows should always have quality coverings to reduce the heat load during summer. The heat inside the home gets lower thanks to efficient devices and equipment used in the passive house.

Maintaining a temperature will require different equipment in different climates. Some areas might need to work more on cooling, some on humidity and some of the heating. Therefore, there is no particular rule for supplying passive house.

Adding a green roof to the property will have a significant effect, and at Reilly Roofing, the number one roofing company in Arlington, Texas, we will be glad to help you with that. Living roofs offer an excellent insulation both in winter and summer. Except for protecting a home from extreme temperatures, they also eliminate leaking, reduce footprint, contribute to biodiversity and maintain the environment.

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