Dipl.-Ing. Tim Delhey Eian, Assoc. AIA, PBD AIBD Certified Passive ...

PASSIVE HOUSE 

Dipl.-Ing. Tim Delhey Eian, Assoc. AIA, PBD AIBD 

Certified Passive House Consultant

“TE Studio, Ltd.” is a Registered Provider with The American 

Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems. Credit 

earned on completion of this program will be reported to CES 

Records for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for non- 

AIA members are available on request. 

This program is registered with the AIA/CES for continuing 

professional education. As such, it does not include content 

that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or 

endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any 

method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing 

in any material or product. Questions related to specific 

materials, methods, and services will be addressed at the 

conclusion of this presentation.

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This presentation is protected by US and International Copyright 

laws. Reproduction, distribution, display and use of the 

presentation without written permission of the speaker is 

prohibited. 

© TE Studio, Ltd. 2009, 2010 

Certified Passive House and the related Logo are certification 

marks owned by the Passive House Institute US | PHIUS and are 

used by permission.

learning objectives 

1. Definition of the Passive House Building Energy Standard 

2. Origins 

3. History 

4. Concept 

5. Requirements 

6. Planning and Engineering

“PASSIVHAUS” 

TM 

CERTIFIED PASSIVE HOUSE 

A rigorous, voluntary building energy standard 

focusing on highest energy efficiency and quality of life 

at low operating cost. 

The Passive House Standard is the most rigorous building energy standard in the world. 

Consultants, projects or building components that have obtained the right to carry the 

logo have committed themselves to design excellence and the Passive House energy 

performance criteria.

global standard 

• Passive House Standard performance requirements are 

always the same, regardless of building location 

• Climate zone and a building’s distinctive location impact the 

design significantly 

• Therefore, Passive House buildings will look differently 

depending on where they are located 

• Think globally, build locally

ORIGINS

conservation = resource 

Illinois Lo-Cal House, 1974 

Source: The Small Homes Council at the University of Illinois

ack to the future

uilding envelope 

Saskatchewan Conservation House 

Saskatoon, Canada in 1978

passive solar design

HISTORY 

Prof. Bo Adamson 

Sweden 

Dr. Wolfgang Feist 

Germany

“passivhaus” & phi 

1990 

1996: PHI - Passiv Haus Institut 

Source: Passiv Haus Institut

cepheus

passive house u.s. 

Katrin Klingenberg 

2008 

Passive House Institute U.S.

smith house 

Smith House - Urbana, IL - 2003 - e-colab (first built in the U.S.) - Zone 3 

Source: e-colab

iohaus 

Source: Stephan Tanner

CONCEPT 

• Conservation first 

• Minimize losses 

• Maximize gains

Capitalized costs in 

Euro 

Source: Krapmeier & Drössler 2001 

economy 

Passive House 

Elimination of traditional heating system 

Ultra low-energy building 

Low-energy building 

Space-Conditioning Energy in kWh/(m 2 a) 

“Gas-Mileage for Buildings”

energy 

up to 90% reduction in space-conditioning energy consumption* 

up to 75% reduction in source-energy consumption* 

Source: Krapmeier & Drössler 2001 *) compared to standard-practice code-compliant construction

environment

health

comfort

durability

passive ≠ passive 

PASSIVE SOLAR DESIGN PASSIVE HOUSE 

Building design concept Certified building energy standard 

“Unlimited” energy use 

Solar heat gains (passive) 

Shading devices to control solar 

heat gains 

Thermal mass for absorption and 

storage of solar energy 

Time-release of space conditioning 

energy 

Limited energy use per square foot 

and year 

Solar heat gains and internal heat 

gains (passive) 

Shading devices and glazing to 

control solar heat gains 

Insulation and air tightness for 

retention of space conditioning 

energy 

Ventilation system for distribution 

and recovery of heating energy

opportunity 

To accomplish this, Architecture 2030 has issued The 2030 Challenge asking the global architecture 

and building community to adopt the following targets: 

• All new buildings, developments and major renovations shall be designed to meet a fossil fuel, 

GHG-emitting, energy consumption performance standard of 50% of the regional (or country) 

average for that building type. 

• At a minimum, an equal amount of existing building area shall be renovated annually to meet a 

fossil fuel, GHG-emitting, energy consumption performance standard of 50% of the regional 

(or country) average for that building type. 

• The fossil fuel reduction standard for all new buildings shall be increased to: 

• 60% in 2010 

• 70% in 2015 

• 80% in 2020 

• 90% in 2025 

• Carbon-neutral in 2030 (using no fossil fuel GHG emitting energy to operate). 

“These targets may be accomplished by implementing 

innovative sustainable design strategies, generating on-site 

renewable power and/or purchasing (20% maximum) 

renewable energy and/or certified renewable energy credits.” 

Source: architecture2030.com

HERS INDEX 

close to zero 

Z 

LEED 


Net Energy Positive 

Carbon Neutral (operation) 

Carbon Neutral (everything)

REQUIREMENTS 

Architect: Tim Eian/TE Studio, Ltd. 

Street: 3429 Benjamin St. NE 

Postcode/City: Minneapolis, MN 55418 

Mechanical System: TE Studio, Ltd. 

Street: 3429 Benjamin St. NE 

Postcode/City: Minneapolis, MN 55418 

Year of Construction: 2009 

A/V Ratio: 

Number of Dwelling Units: 1 Interior Temperature: 20.0 °C 

0.17 

Enclosed Volume V e: 916.8 m 3 Internal Heat Gains: 2.1 W/m 2 

Number of Occupants: 2.0 

Specific Demands with Reference to the Treated Floor Area 

Treated Floor Area: 153.1 m 2 

Applied: Annual Method PH Certificate: Fulfilled? 

Specific Space Heat Demand: 14 kWh/(m 2 a) 15 kWh/(m 2 a) Yes 

Annual Heat Demand QH 2208 kWh/a 

Pressurization Test Result: 0.6 h -1 0.6 h -1 Yes 

Specific Primary Energy Demand 

(DHW, Heating, Cooling, Auxiliary and Household Electricity): 73 kWh/(m 2 a) 120 kWh/(m 2 a) Yes 


(DHW, Heating and Auxiliary Electricity): 

48 kWh/(m 2 a) 


Energy Conservation by Solar Electricity: 74 kWh/(m 2 a) 

Heating Load: 20 W/m 2 

Heating Load PH 3111 W 

Frequency of Overheating: 2 % over 25 °C 

Specific Useful Cooling Energy Demand: 1 kWh/(m 2 a) 15 kWh/(m 2 a) Yes 

Cooling Load: 7 W/m 2 

We confirm that the values given herein have been Issued on: 

determined following the PHPP methodology and based 

on the characteristic values of the building. The calculations signed: 

with PHPP are attached to this application.

predictable outcome 

• Passive House Planning 

Package (PHPP) 

• Detailed planning and 

engineering 

• Consideration for site, 

climate, use, envelope, 

mechanical system, 

renewables, etc. 

• Field testing & 

third party verification 

• Site supervision by Passive 

House Consultant

performance 

Energy per square foot and year 

Gas Mileage for Buildings

space-conditioning 

≤ 4.75 kBtu/(sf a) 

≤ 15kWh/(m 2 a) 

Total energy used to heat or cool a building

active versus passive 

Source: Krapmeier & Drössler 2001 

25-125 

kBtu/(sf a) 

Average existing building 

85 - 450 kWh/(m 2 a) 

4.756 

kBtu/(sf a) 


15kWh/(m 2 a)

primary energy 

≤ 11.15 kWh/(sf a) 

≤ 120kWh/(m 2 a) or 38kBtu/(sf a) 

Energy at the provider

air tightness 

≤0.6 ACH50 

≤ 0.1CFM50 (typical residential application) 

Measured with blower door in the field

field testing

PLANNING 

• Leapfrog versus incrementalism 

• System versus component approach

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Source: Waltjen 2007 

envelope 

Compare to standard 

2x4 wall thickness

assemblies

Source: Waltjen 2007 

windows & doors

thermal performance 

Image Source: PHI 

Protokollband Nr. 24 (2003)

components

design implications

design implications

quality product

quality product

details

thermal bridge free 

Source: Waltjen 2007

air tight

mechanical response

mechanical response 

Obergeschoss 

60 

40 

Erdgeschoss 

40 

Kellergeschoss 

Lüftungssystem: 

Wichtig: vorbereiten 

Kondensatablauf 

60 

20 

Elektroanschluß 

10 

20 

Fernschaltung Küche 

Bedieneinheit Standort 

40 10 

Schlitze und 

Deckendurchbrüche 

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Planung und Montage 

mit allen 

haustechnischen 

Gewerken abstimmen 

Legende: 

LM 

Ihr Vorschlag 

LM : 

Luftmenge [m³/h] 

Deckeneinbau: 

Wandeinbau: 

Zuluft 

Abluft 

Zuluft 

Abluft 

Luftmengenabgleich: 

ZL 

AL 

KG EG OG Summe 

60 

60 

60 60 180 

90 

40 

190 

Ventile 

8 

8 

Planer: Lüfta GmbH * Am Schmiedanger 4*D-84427 Armstorf 

Tel: 08081/9553-0 * Fax: 08081/9553-299 * Mail: info@luefta.de 

Maßstab: ~1 : 100 Bauherr: 

Projekt: 900086 

Datum 

29.10.2009 

Gez. 

Rap. 

Die Anzahl der Pfeile, entspricht 

die Anzahl der Flex-Schläuche mit 

dem man das Ventil anfahren muss!! 

180,00 

Ventil- und Luftmengenplan 

Peak Building Products, LLC 

301 White Street SW 

55388 Watertown, MN 

Alternativ: 

Bauvorhaben: 

BV: Konkol 

Neubau eines Einfamilienhauses 

im Niedrighausstandard

solar heat gains

internal heat gains 

Copyright Sony Pictures

ackup heat

enewables

efficient appliances 

Source: Ecodrain Source: Sun Frost

ENGINEERING

STO GUARD: AIR TIGHT, DIFFUSION OPEN 

GRADE, MIN. 1/4" PER 1' SLOPE 

1" EPS INSULATION (EIFS) 

2X10 @ 24" O.C. FURR FRAMING, 

INSULATE CAVITIES TIGHTLY 

1/2" EXPANSION JOINT PER STO, 

INSULATE CAVITY 

5/8" T&G OSB SHEATHING 

GEO-TEXTILE 

FABRIC 

STO 1.0 / FINE (EIFS) 

11" EPS (EIFS) 

POLY URETHANE GLUE CONNECTION 

AIR-TIGHT SEAL AT SILL 

STO FLEXYL BELOW-GRADE WATER PROOFING 

GRAVEL BACKFILL 

DRAIN TILE, DRAIN TO DAYLIGHT 

DRAINAGE PLANE? 

STO FINISH COAT 

1'-6" 

STEEL LANDSCAPE 

EDGING 

2" 

MIN. 3'-0" 

FLASHING 

VENTILATION SLOTS 

UNDER FLASHING 



WIND WASH BARRIER (EIFS) 

2" 9" 11 1/4" 4 3/4" 1" 

5/8" PLYWOOD SHEATHING 

CONTINUOUS VENTILATION SPACE, 

2X8 @ 24" O.C. 

FLAT ROOF FLASHING 

5/8" WALL BOARD 

3/4" FURR FRAMING (INSTALLATION) 

5/8" OSB, AIR BARRIER, VAPOR RETARDER 

5-1/2" DENSE-PACK CELLULOSE INSULATION, 

2X6 FRAMING @ 16" O.C., OR ADVANCED 

STICK FRAMING 

SCHEDULED BASE 

3-1/2" RECYCLED COTTON FIBER INSULATION 

3-1/8" INSULATED RIM, R-11 


(SOUND ATTENUATION) 


RESILIENT CHANNEL 


2X6 FRAMING @ 16" O.C. OR ADVANCED 

STICK FRAMING 



3-1/8" INSULATED RIM 



5/8" WALL BOARD, TYP. 


FOAM-PLUG @ SILL PLATE 

EARTHEN PLASTER, TYP. 


NUDURA ICF (2-5/8" XPS—6" CONC—2-5/8" XPS), 

THICKNESS OF CONCRETE LAYER PER 

STRUCTURAL ENGINEER 

thermal 

PEDESTAL PAVER SYSTEM 

SLOPE 1/8" PER 1'-0" 

FABRIC PROTECTION MAT 

2" XPS WITH DRAINAGE CHANNEL 

60 MIL REINFORCED EPDM MEMBRANE 

WITH STRIPPED-IN SEAMS 

3/4" PLYWOOD DECK @ 

1/4" PER 1'-0" SLOPE 

VENTILATION SPACE 

TAPERED FURR FRAMING 

11-7/8" I-JOIST @ 24" O.C. 

DENSE-PACK CELLULOSE 

INSULATION 

14" I-JOIST @ 24" O.C. 

SCHEDULED FLOORING 

SCHEDULED 1/4" SELF-LEVELING COMPOUND 

WITH ELECTRIC IN-FLOOR HEATING MATS PER MECH. PLAN 

3/4 PLYWOOD SUBFLOOR 

11-7/8" I-JOIST 





11-7/8" I-JOIST 

CONSTRUCTION LINE - OUTSIDE FACE OF ICF 


STO GUARD, 

AIR TIGHT, DIFFUSION OPEN 




WITH ELECTRIC IN-FLOOR HEATING MATS 

PER MECH. PLAN 

4" CONCRETE SLAB (EXPOSED WHERE SCHEDULED) 

20 MIL POLY, SEAL JOINTS 

12" XPS INSULATION, DOW SQUARE EDGE, COMPRESSION 

STRENGTH PER STRUCTURAL ENGINEER 

COMPACTED SOIL 

2" XPS INSULATION @ FOOTING, SEAL JOINTS 

UNDISTURBED NATIVE SOIL 

6" 

- 11" STO EIFS 

- 6" (11-1/4") ICF 

- 5/8" GYPSUM WALL BOARD 

- EARTHEN PLASTER 

920'-9 1/4" T.O. ICF 

915'-9 1/2" T.O. DECK 

- PEDESTAL PAVER SYSTEM 

(1/8" PER 1'-0") 

- 60MIL REINFORCED EPDM 

- 12-17 1/2" TAPERED POLY- 

ISOCYANURATE INSULATION 

(1/4" PER 1'-0") 

- 3/4" PLYWOOD SHEATHING 

- 14" I-JOISTS 


906'-3 3/4" T.O. SUB FLOOR 

- SCHEDULED FLOORING 

- SELF LEVELING COMPOUND OR MORTAR WITH 

ELECTRIC IN-FLOOR HEATING MAT (PER MANF.) 


- 11-7/8" I-JOISTS 

- 3-1/2" RECYCLED COTTON FIBER INSULATION 

- SOUND ATTENUATION CHANNELS 


896'-0" T.O. SUB FLOOR 





- 11-7/8" I-JOISTS 

- 3-1/2" RECYCLED COTTON FIBER INSULATION 

- SOUND ATTENUATION CHANNELS 


886'-8 1/4" T.O. SLAB 




- 4" CONCRETE SLAB 

- 20 MIL POLY MEMBRANE, OVERLAP JOINTS AND SEAL 

AIR TIGHT 

- 12" XPS INSULATION, STAGGER JOINT, TAPE AND SEAL 

JOINTS AIR TIGHT 

- COMPACTED SOIL









GEO-TEXTILE 

FABRIC 










1'-6" 


EDGING 

2" 

MIN. 3'-0" 

FLASHING 






2" 9" 11 1/4" 4 3/4" 1" 



2X8 @ 24" O.C. 



hygrothermal 






STICK FRAMING 










STICK FRAMING 















SLOPE 1/8" PER 1'-0" 






1/4" PER 1'-0" SLOPE 



11-7/8" I-JOIST @ 24" O.C. 


INSULATION 

14" I-JOIST @ 24" O.C. 


STO GUARD, 






11-7/8" I-JOIST 





11-7/8" I-JOIST 












UNDISTURBED NATIVE SOIL 









GEO-TEXTILE 

FABRIC 










1'-6" 


EDGING 

2" 

MIN. 3'-0" 

FLASHING 






2" 9" 11 1/4" 4 3/4" 1" 



2X8 @ 24" O.C. 







STICK FRAMING 










STICK FRAMING 















SLOPE 1/8" PER 1'-0" 






1/4" PER 1'-0" SLOPE 



11-7/8" I-JOIST @ 24" O.C. 


INSULATION 

14" I-JOIST @ 24" O.C. 





11-7/8" I-JOIST 





11-7/8" I-JOIST 



STO GUARD, 













UNDISTURBED NATIVE SOIL

THANK YOU FOR 

YOUR TIME! 

QUESTIONS? 

This concludes The American Institute of Architects Continuing 

Education Systems Program 

Dipl.-Ing. Tim Delhey Eian, Assoc. AIA 

PBD AIBD, Certified Passive House Consultant 

TE Studio, Ltd. 

3429 Benjamin St. NE 

Minneapolis, MN 55418 

www.teStudio.com 

612-246-4670 

beautiful, resource-efficient buildings

esources 

• www.passivehouse.us 

• www.passiv.de 

• www.teStudio.com

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