Week 5 - Passivhaus Design Blog
Passive Design External Envelope This week, I had my presentation where I was able to show my final floor plan design, key considerations, the passivhaus principles I planned to address in my design and some concept sketches of the home. I received feedback in my WT4026 lab on my proposed design and it was mostly positive, and where I should start looking next. I was told to start looking at the benefits of open plan living as well as its health benefits and how it can effect your mood. Other areas I wanted to look at was my types of flooring, I have decided to go with polished concrete but I wanted to know how this was done and who could do it for me. I was also advised to begin looking at the external envelope of my house and start finalizing the details surrounding that. Foundations and Walls The foundation I have decided to go with is the supergrund insulated foundation, with a wide cavity concrete block wall. Upon looking at the passivhaus principles it was clear that in orde...