GreenBuild and Passive Houses

We love Passive Houses.

Being involved in the project in any way - the specifications, calculations or the testing.

Greenbuild's principal Gavin Ò Sè was certified as a 'Passive House consultant' for several years, after which, due to time commitments in other parts of the business, we let this certification lapse.

Most of the work Passive Houses work we have undertaken since then relates to airtightness consultations and testing, but we remain committed to the Passive House generally as a most worthwhile standard, and we remain members of the Irish Passive House Association.

We are very happy to speak Passive House with you if this is what you have in mind for your project.

Regarding the airtightness, unfortunately, there is much confusion in the industry about the Blower Door Test for Passive Houses.

We have produced a little guide to help you understand the Passive House airtightness requirements and the airtightness testing/blower door testing procedures for Passive House buildings:

Passive House Blower door testing guidelines

This is a good read if you are interested in low energy and/or Passive building in Ireland and beyond.

Some content is available free to view. You may spot a Greenbuild ad or mention of us in several of the issues there.