In the UK we often think more draughty and old when it comes to buildings, rather than something modern, temperature-controlled and made of sustainably sourced wood. But Passive House, a German building standard dedicated to energy conservation, has now hit the UK nursery market.
The Passive House or (Passivhaus) method originated in Germany in the early 1990s and has progressed from houses to offices, hospitals and now education facilities. It has been used in all of Frankfurt’s kindergartens since 2002.
The real secret of a Passive House nursery lies in the fact that the constant temperature and extremely high air quality are achieved without the need for expensive technical products such as photovoltaic panels or heat pumps. In fact, little heating is needed, as passive houses don’t leak – are not allowed, if they want to maintain their status – much air at all.
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