Passive House Roof Detail

Passive roof systems mbc timber frame.

Passive house roof detail.

Metal web joists and roof trusses available on a supply only basis for traditional build projects. This is very close to the passivhaus standard 0 10 0 15 w m2k however it still does satisfy it. The main diagram below shows how the three passive elements roof wall and foundation link together. The system has been assessed according to the passive house institute s criteria for roof systems and has been validated as suitable for passive house projects in the cool temperate and warm temperate climate zone.

Mbc passive house technical detail of a certified building constructed in the uk 2013. The irish standard part l 2011 for a traditional roof structure is 0 16 w m2k. Passive house details introduces the concepts principles and design processes of building ultralow energy buildings. Vedag membranes are applied on top of the insulation to form the weather barrier.

All mbc passive roof systems deliver a u value of 0 10w m2k. In order to avoid the thermal insulation of plane surfaces. Essary not only from an energy point of view but also in terms of building physics fig. Fink truss attic truss the vaulted roof and the flat roof.

Alwitra flat roof details. Click image to expa nd. For further information regarding our mbc passive houses please contact us today or view more about our passive house system. See more ideas about passive house architecture details passive house design.

Passive house takes advantage of using large sections of glass to garner heat from the sun known as solar gain and taking advantage of the quad glazing to keep that retained heat in. Principle sketches of flat roofs for passive houses available as downloads in dwg dxf and pdf formats free of charge. The individual roof type diagrams show the detail associated with each roof type. May 7 2018 explore dxsewell s board passivhaus.