Construyendo la casa de nuestros sueños basada en el estándar Passivhaus
As mentioned in the previous post, insulation is a critical aspect of the design and construction of our house, and this last week has focused on preparing the slab of the house, making sure that it is “warmly wrapped up” to prevent heat loss through the floor. One of the advisors, Architect Rodrigo Guzman, commented… Continue reading Insulating the house (part 2)
A key aspect of the Passivhaus Standard and the Chilean Energy Rating for Houses (CEV) is thermal insulation. This is the first in a series of posts that will delve into this concept. Since Rodrigo and I started dreaming of our house and since we committed ourselves to building with the highest energy efficiency standard… Continue reading Insulating the house (part 1)
When you buy a new appliance, such as a fridge or washing machine, it is common practice to at least consider the energy consumption label. No one wants to buy a fridge with a “C” label. When you buy a new car, most people will at least ask what the fuel consumption is per kilometer… Continue reading Chile’s Housing Energy Rating
Three years ago we decided to embark on a crazy adventure to do a self-build[1]. In the beginning we dreamt of a double story house with double height ceilings in the living room and various other design details. But since then we have simplified our ideas and have finally decided on a rectangular, one story… Continue reading Why we decided to base our house on the Passivhaus Standard
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