Passive Housing is a rigorous voluntary standard for energy efficiency in a building, which reduces the building's ecological footprint. It results in ultra-low energy buildings that require little energy for space heating or cooling.
To be designated as a passive house, a building must contain a set of specific best practices that seal it from outside temperatures, while maintaining a stable inside temperature and high air quality. Passive homes need to be air-tight, have continuous insulation, triple-paned windows, and a great system for controlling air quality.
