by Simone | Feb 26, 2021 | Sustainable Design
Passive House principles Most of you might already be aware of the Passive House Principles but for a quick recap: Understanding the Passive House Principles Passive House follows FABRIC FIRST DESIGN APPROACH. 1 A continuous Building Envelope without any gaps The...
by Simone | Feb 26, 2021 | Sustainable Design
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO PERFORM CALCULATIONS AT AN EARLY DESIGN STAGE? EVEN FOR SOLAR PASSIVE DESIGN OR LOW ENERGY HOMES? We recommend having preliminary calculations done through the early design stage. To make a first assessment of the energy performance at...
by Simone | Feb 26, 2021 | Sustainable Design
The passive house calculation is one of the most accurate ways of calculating energy efficiency. The tools used are PHPP (Passive House Planning Package) and Design PH. This allows the user to make informed energy efficiency decisions. Which enable us to choose the...
by Simone | Feb 22, 2021 | About, Sustainable Design
Meet MelissaSenior DesignerCertified Passive House Designer After receiving her Bachelor of Architecture, Mellissa has spent the last 16 years working for various firms across Queensland and Victoria and we are now fortunate to have Mellissa, and the wealth of...
by Simone | Feb 19, 2021 | The 20/20 House
The Gruen Eco Design blog about how to convert your dream of an energy efficient home into a reality. Selecting Fixtures, Fittings & Appliances As our April construction start date approaches there are still a lot of things we have to select and put into our...