Construction details for passive and zero-energy houses

Ninety proven construction details and guidelines for their correct design and implementation can be found in the book, which is based on the long-standing knowledge and experience of the members of the Passive House Centre. The publication serves as a guide on how to design structures and details and what to look out for. It will help you in design, on site and in the calculation of thermal bridges.
In the book you will find:
- description of the elements of passive and zero-energy houses
- advice for design and implementation of details
- drawings of construction details
- temperature waveforms in infrared and isotherm waveforms
- Important tips for correct execution of details
- photos from the realization.
The details are clearly divided into five parts according to the constructions, namely:
A. Sand-lime masonry + ETICS
B. Aerated concrete masonry + ETICS
C. Polystyrene lost formwork system
D. Columnar wooden building + insulation in the grid
E. Solid wood panels + insulation in the grid
F. Common details for all systems
The aim of this publication was to convey the experience of effective constructions. You can use them directly or take them as inspiration for your own solution.