Getting to grips with Passivhaus through the Plan of Work

摘要

In the context of its 2030 Climate Challenge, the RIBA has launched a Passivhaus Overlay to the Plan of Work to make it easier for architects and clients raise their sustainability game. The initiative, in partnership with the Passivhaus Trust, will help project teams to make informed design decisions at the right time to reach Passivhaus standards. According to author, architect and certified Passivhaus designer Mark Siddall, the Overlay provides a useful starting point for any project team aiming to boost sustainability and work towards the Passivhaus standard. The document gives valuable insights into the actions, considerations and processes relevant at each RIBA Stage, outlining the sequences and workflows that successful Passivhaus projects follow. It is not intended to be a standalone guide to achieving the Passivhaus standard, rather providing clarity on the order of effective decision making and design exercises to achieve streamlined certification. Additional guidance and resources are signposted in the document.