My part of the joint session on Passive House—what it is and why it matters—with Stephan Tanner at the 2009 Minnesota AIA Convention. The slideshow contains a lot of full-screen images but no subtitles, therefore omitting some of the information which would have been given verbally during the presentation.

1. PASSIVE HOUSE
Tim Delhey Eian, Assoc. AIA, AIBD
Certified Passive House™ Consultant

2. “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.

3. copyright materials
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
Certified Passive House™ and the related Logo are certification
marks owned by the Passive House Institute US | PHIUS and are
used by permission.

4. learning objectives
1. Definition of the Passive House Building Energy Standard
2. Origins
3. History
4. Concept
5. Requirements
6. Planning and Engineering

5. “PASSIVHAUS”
CERTIFIED PASSIVE HOUSE ™
TM
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.

6. 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 Houses will look differently depending on
where they are located
• Think globally, build locally

7. ORIGINS

8. conservation = resource
Illinois Lo-Cal House, 1974
Source: The Small Homes Council at the University of Illinois

9. back to the future

10. building envelope
Saskatchewan Conservation House
Saskatoon, Canada in 1978

11. passive solar design

12. HISTORY
Prof. Bo Adamson Dr. Wolfgang Feist
Sweden Germany

13. “passivhaus” & phi
1990
1996: PHI - Passiv Haus Institut
Source: Passiv Haus Institut

14. cepheus

15. passive house u.s.
Katrin Klingenberg 2008
Passive House Institute U.S.

16. smith house
Smith House - Urbana, IL - 2003 - e-colab (first built in the U.S.) - Zonee-colab
Source: 3

17. biohaus
Source: Stephan Tanner

18. CONCEPT
• Conservation first
• Minimize losses
• Maximize gains

19. Capitalized costs in
economy
Elimination of traditional heating system
Ultra low-energy building
Euro
Low-energy building
Passive House
Space-Conditioning Energy in kWh/(m2 a)
“Gas-Mileage for Buildings”
Source: Krapmeier & Drössler 2001

20. 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

21. environment

22. health

23. comfort

24. durability

25. passive ≠ passive
PASSIVE SOLAR DESIGN PASSIVE HOUSE
Building design concept Certified building energy standard
Limited energy use per square foot
“Unlimited” energy use
and year
Solar heat gains and internal heat
Solar heat gains (passive)
gains (passive)
Shading devices to control solar Shading devices and glazing to
heat gains control solar heat gains
Insulation and air tightness for
Thermal mass for absorption and
retention of space conditioning
storage of solar energy
energy
Time-release of space conditioning Ventilation system for distribution
energy and recovery of heating energy

26. 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

27. close to zero
HERS INDEX
Z LEED
Passive House
Net Energy Positive
Carbon Neutral (Operation)

28. 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 0.17
A/V Ratio:
Number of Dwelling Units: 1 Interior Temperature: 20.0 °C
Enclosed Volume Ve: 916.8 m3 Internal Heat Gains: 2.1 W/m2
Number of Occupants: 2.0
Specific Demands with Reference to the Treated Floor Area
Treated Floor Area: 153.1 m2
Applied: Annual Method PH Certificate: Fulfilled?
Specific Space Heat Demand: 14 kWh/(m2 a) 15 kWh/(m2 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/(m2 a) 120 kWh/(m2a) Yes
Specific Primary Energy Demand
(DHW, Heating and Auxiliary Electricity) :
48 kWh/(m2 a)
Specific Primary Energy Demand
Energy Conservation by Solar Electricity: 74 kWh/(m2 a)
Heating Load: 20 W/m2
Heating Load PH 3111 W
Frequency of Overheating: 2 % over 25 °C
Specific Useful Cooling Energy Demand: 1 kWh/(m2 a) 15 kWh/(m2a) Yes
Cooling Load: 7 W/m2
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.

29. 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

30. performance
Energy per square foot and year
Gas Mileage for Buildings

31. space-conditioning
≤ 4.750 kBtu/(sf a)
≤ 15kWh/(m2 a)
Total energy used to heat or cool a building

32. active versus passive
25-125 4.756
kBtu/(sf a) kBtu/(sf a)
Average existing building Passive House
85 - 450 kWh/(m2 a) 15kWh/(m2 a)
Source: Krapmeier & Drössler 2001

33. primary energy
≤ 11.15 kWh/(sf a)
≤ 120kWh/(m2 a) or 38kBtu/(sf a)
Energy at the provider

34. air tightness
≤0.6 ACH50
≤ 0.1CFM50 (typical residential application)
Measured with blower door in the field

35. field testing

36. PLANNING
• Leapfrog versus incrementalism
• System versus component approach

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38. envelope
Compare to standard
2x4 wall thickness
Source: Waltjen 2007

39. assemblies

40. windows & doors
Source: Waltjen 2007

41. thermal performance
Image Source: PHI
Protokollband Nr. 24 (2003)

42. components

43. design implications

44. design implications

45. quality product

46. quality product

47. details

48. thermal bridge free
Source: Waltjen 2007

49. air tight

50. mechanical response

51. mechanical response
Ihr Vorschlag
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die Anzahl der Flex-Schläuche mit
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52. solar heat gains

53. internal heat gains
Copyright Sony Pictures

54. backup heat

55. renewables

56. efficient appliances
Source: Ecodrain Source: Sun Frost

57. ENGINEERING

58. thermal
920'-9 1/4" T.O. ICF
FLASHING
VENTILATION SLOTS
UNDER FLASHING
MIN. 3'-0"
STO 1.0 / FINE (EIFS)
2" EPS INSULATION (EIFS)
WIND WASH BARRIER (EIFS)
PEDESTAL PAVER SYSTEM
5/8" PLYWOOD SHEATHING SLOPE 1/8" PER 1'-0"
CONTINUOUS VENTILATION SPACE,
2X8 @ 24" O.C. 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
FLAT ROOF FLASHING VENTILATION SPACE
TAPERED FURR FRAMING
1" EPS INSULATION (EIFS)
915'-9 1/2" T.O. DECK
2X10 @ 24" O.C. FURR FRAMING,
INSULATE CAVITIES TIGHTLY 11-7/8" I-JOIST @ 24" O.C. - PEDESTAL PAVER SYSTEM
(1/8" PER 1'-0")
- 60MIL REINFORCED EPDM
- 12-17 1/2" TAPERED POLY-
ISOCYANURATE INSULATION
(1/4" PER 1'-0")
DENSE-PACK CELLULOSE
- 3/4" PLYWOOD SHEATHING
INSULATION
- 14" I-JOISTS
- 5/8" GYPSUM WALL BOARD
14" I-JOIST @ 24" O.C.
3-1/8" INSULATED RIM
STO GUARD,
AIR TIGHT, DIFFUSION OPEN
1/2" EXPANSION JOINT PER STO, - 11" STO EIFS
INSULATE CAVITY - 6" (11-1/4") ICF
- 5/8" GYPSUM WALL BOARD
5/8" WALL BOARD - EARTHEN PLASTER
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
SCHEDULED FLOORING
SCHEDULED 1/4" SELF-LEVELING COMPOUND
WITH ELECTRIC IN-FLOOR HEATING MATS PER MECH. PLAN
3/4 PLYWOOD SUBFLOOR
906'-3 3/4" T.O. SUB FLOOR
11-7/8" I-JOIST
3-1/2" RECYCLED COTTON FIBER INSULATION - SCHEDULED FLOORING
3-1/8" INSULATED RIM, R-11 - SELF LEVELING COMPOUND OR MORTAR WITH
ELECTRIC IN-FLOOR HEATING MAT (PER MANF.)
- 3/4" PLYWOOD SHEATHING
- 11-7/8" I-JOISTS
- 3-1/2" RECYCLED COTTON FIBER INSULATION
- SOUND ATTENUATION CHANNELS
3-1/2" RECYCLED COTTON FIBER INSULATION
(SOUND ATTENUATION) - 5/8" GYPSUM WALL BOARD
5/8" WALL BOARD
RESILIENT CHANNEL
5-1/2" DENSE-PACK CELLULOSE INSULATION,
2X6 FRAMING @ 16" O.C. OR ADVANCED
STICK FRAMING
SCHEDULED BASE
SCHEDULED FLOORING
SCHEDULED 1/4" SELF-LEVELING COMPOUND
WITH ELECTRIC IN-FLOOR HEATING MATS PER MECH. PLAN
3/4 PLYWOOD SUBFLOOR
896'-0" T.O. SUB FLOOR
STO 1.0 / FINE (EIFS)
11-7/8" I-JOIST
11" EPS (EIFS) - SCHEDULED FLOORING
3-1/2" RECYCLED COTTON FIBER INSULATION
STO GUARD: AIR TIGHT, DIFFUSION OPEN - SELF LEVELING COMPOUND OR MORTAR WITH
3-1/8" INSULATED RIM ELECTRIC IN-FLOOR HEATING MAT (PER MANF.)
5/8" T&G OSB SHEATHING - 3/4" PLYWOOD SHEATHING
- 11-7/8" I-JOISTS
- 3-1/2" RECYCLED COTTON FIBER INSULATION
- SOUND ATTENUATION CHANNELS
3-1/2" RECYCLED COTTON FIBER INSULATION - 5/8" GYPSUM WALL BOARD
(SOUND ATTENUATION)
5/8" WALL BOARD, TYP.
POLY URETHANE GLUE CONNECTION
RESILIENT CHANNEL
AIR-TIGHT SEAL AT SILL
FOAM-PLUG @ SILL PLATE
DRAINAGE PLANE? EARTHEN PLASTER, TYP.
STO FINISH COAT 1/2" WALL BOARD, TYP.
NUDURA ICF (2-5/8" XPS—6" CONC—2-5/8" XPS),
1'-6" THICKNESS OF CONCRETE LAYER PER
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
STEEL LANDSCAPE
6"
GRADE, MIN. 1/4" PER 1' SLOPE EDGING
2"
GEO-TEXTILE
SCHEDULED BASE
FABRIC
SCHEDULED FLOORING
STO FLEXYL BELOW-GRADE WATER PROOFING
SCHEDULED 1/4" SELF-LEVELING COMPOUND
WITH ELECTRIC IN-FLOOR HEATING MATS
PER MECH. PLAN
4" CONCRETE SLAB (EXPOSED WHERE SCHEDULED) 886'-8 1/4" T.O. SLAB
20 MIL POLY, SEAL JOINTS
GRAVEL BACKFILL - SCHEDULED FLOORING
- SELF LEVELING COMPOUND OR MORTAR WITH
12" XPS INSULATION, DOW SQUARE EDGE, COMPRESSION ELECTRIC IN-FLOOR HEATING MAT (PER MANF.)
STRENGTH PER STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
DRAIN TILE, DRAIN TO DAYLIGHT - 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 - COMPACTED SOIL
2" XPS INSULATION @ FOOTING, SEAL JOINTS
UNDISTURBED NATIVE SOIL
2" 9" 11 1/4" 4 3/4" 1"
CONSTRUCTION LINE - OUTSIDE FACE OF ICF

59. hygrothermal
FLASHING FLASHING
VENTILATION SLOTS VENTILATION SLOTS
UNDER FLASHING UNDER FLASHING
MIN. 3'-0"
MIN. 3'-0"
STO 1.0 / FINE (EIFS) STO 1.0 / FINE (EIFS)
2" EPS INSULATION (EIFS) 2" EPS INSULATION (EIFS)
WIND WASH BARRIER (EIFS) WIND WASH BARRIER (EIFS)
PEDESTAL PAVER SYSTEM PEDESTAL PAVER SYSTEM
5/8" PLYWOOD SHEATHING SLOPE 1/8" PER 1'-0" 5/8" PLYWOOD SHEATHING SLOPE 1/8" PER 1'-0"
CONTINUOUS VENTILATION SPACE, CONTINUOUS VENTILATION SPACE,
2X8 @ 24" O.C. FABRIC PROTECTION MAT 2X8 @ 24" O.C. FABRIC PROTECTION MAT
2" XPS WITH DRAINAGE CHANNEL 2" XPS WITH DRAINAGE CHANNEL
60 MIL REINFORCED EPDM MEMBRANE 60 MIL REINFORCED EPDM MEMBRANE
WITH STRIPPED-IN SEAMS WITH STRIPPED-IN SEAMS
3/4" PLYWOOD DECK @ 3/4" PLYWOOD DECK @
1/4" PER 1'-0" SLOPE 1/4" PER 1'-0" SLOPE
FLAT ROOF FLASHING VENTILATION SPACE FLAT ROOF FLASHING VENTILATION SPACE
TAPERED FURR FRAMING TAPERED FURR FRAMING
1" EPS INSULATION (EIFS) 1" EPS INSULATION (EIFS)
2X10 @ 24" O.C. FURR FRAMING, 2X10 @ 24" O.C. FURR FRAMING,
INSULATE CAVITIES TIGHTLY 11-7/8" I-JOIST @ 24" O.C. INSULATE CAVITIES TIGHTLY 11-7/8" I-JOIST @ 24" O.C.
DENSE-PACK CELLULOSE DENSE-PACK CELLULOSE
INSULATION INSULATION
14" I-JOIST @ 24" O.C. 14" I-JOIST @ 24" O.C.
3-1/8" INSULATED RIM 3-1/8" INSULATED RIM
STO GUARD, STO GUARD,
AIR TIGHT, DIFFUSION OPEN AIR TIGHT, DIFFUSION OPEN
1/2" EXPANSION JOINT PER STO, 1/2" EXPANSION JOINT PER STO,
INSULATE CAVITY INSULATE CAVITY
5/8" WALL BOARD 5/8" WALL BOARD
3/4" FURR FRAMING (INSTALLATION) 3/4" FURR FRAMING (INSTALLATION)
5/8" OSB, AIR BARRIER, VAPOR RETARDER 5/8" OSB, AIR BARRIER, VAPOR RETARDER
5-1/2" DENSE-PACK CELLULOSE INSULATION, 5-1/2" DENSE-PACK CELLULOSE INSULATION,
2X6 FRAMING @ 16" O.C., OR ADVANCED 2X6 FRAMING @ 16" O.C., OR ADVANCED
STICK FRAMING STICK FRAMING
SCHEDULED BASE SCHEDULED BASE
SCHEDULED FLOORING SCHEDULED FLOORING
SCHEDULED 1/4" SELF-LEVELING COMPOUND SCHEDULED 1/4" SELF-LEVELING COMPOUND
WITH ELECTRIC IN-FLOOR HEATING MATS PER MECH. PLAN WITH ELECTRIC IN-FLOOR HEATING MATS PER MECH. PLAN
3/4 PLYWOOD SUBFLOOR 3/4 PLYWOOD SUBFLOOR
11-7/8" I-JOIST 11-7/8" I-JOIST
3-1/2" RECYCLED COTTON FIBER INSULATION 3-1/2" RECYCLED COTTON FIBER INSULATION
3-1/8" INSULATED RIM, R-11 3-1/8" INSULATED RIM, R-11
3-1/2" RECYCLED COTTON FIBER INSULATION 3-1/2" RECYCLED COTTON FIBER INSULATION
(SOUND ATTENUATION) (SOUND ATTENUATION)
5/8" WALL BOARD 5/8" WALL BOARD
RESILIENT CHANNEL RESILIENT CHANNEL
5-1/2" DENSE-PACK CELLULOSE INSULATION, 5-1/2" DENSE-PACK CELLULOSE INSULATION,
2X6 FRAMING @ 16" O.C. OR ADVANCED 2X6 FRAMING @ 16" O.C. OR ADVANCED
STICK FRAMING STICK FRAMING
SCHEDULED BASE SCHEDULED BASE
SCHEDULED FLOORING SCHEDULED FLOORING
SCHEDULED 1/4" SELF-LEVELING COMPOUND SCHEDULED 1/4" SELF-LEVELING COMPOUND
WITH ELECTRIC IN-FLOOR HEATING MATS PER MECH. PLAN WITH ELECTRIC IN-FLOOR HEATING MATS PER MECH. PLAN
3/4 PLYWOOD SUBFLOOR 3/4 PLYWOOD SUBFLOOR
STO 1.0 / FINE (EIFS) STO 1.0 / FINE (EIFS)
11-7/8" I-JOIST 11-7/8" I-JOIST
11" EPS (EIFS) 11" EPS (EIFS)
3-1/2" RECYCLED COTTON FIBER INSULATION 3-1/2" RECYCLED COTTON FIBER INSULATION
STO GUARD: AIR TIGHT, DIFFUSION OPEN STO GUARD: AIR TIGHT, DIFFUSION OPEN
3-1/8" INSULATED RIM 3-1/8" INSULATED RIM
5/8" T&G OSB SHEATHING 5/8" T&G OSB SHEATHING
3-1/2" RECYCLED COTTON FIBER INSULATION 3-1/2" RECYCLED COTTON FIBER INSULATION
(SOUND ATTENUATION) (SOUND ATTENUATION)
5/8" WALL BOARD, TYP. 5/8" WALL BOARD, TYP.
POLY URETHANE GLUE CONNECTION POLY URETHANE GLUE CONNECTION
RESILIENT CHANNEL RESILIENT CHANNEL
AIR-TIGHT SEAL AT SILL AIR-TIGHT SEAL AT SILL
FOAM-PLUG @ SILL PLATE FOAM-PLUG @ SILL PLATE
DRAINAGE PLANE? EARTHEN PLASTER, TYP. EARTHEN PLASTER, TYP.
DRAINAGE PLANE?
STO FINISH COAT 1/2" WALL BOARD, TYP. 1/2" WALL BOARD, TYP.
STO FINISH COAT
NUDURA ICF (2-5/8" XPS—6" CONC—2-5/8" XPS), NUDURA ICF (2-5/8" XPS—6" CONC—2-5/8" XPS),
1'-6" THICKNESS OF CONCRETE LAYER PER 1'-6" THICKNESS OF CONCRETE LAYER PER
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
STEEL LANDSCAPE STEEL LANDSCAPE
GRADE, MIN. 1/4" PER 1' SLOPE EDGING GRADE, MIN. 1/4" PER 1' SLOPE EDGING
2"
2"
GEO-TEXTILE GEO-TEXTILE
SCHEDULED BASE SCHEDULED BASE
FABRIC FABRIC
SCHEDULED FLOORING SCHEDULED FLOORING
STO FLEXYL BELOW-GRADE WATER PROOFING STO FLEXYL BELOW-GRADE WATER PROOFING
SCHEDULED 1/4" SELF-LEVELING COMPOUND SCHEDULED 1/4" SELF-LEVELING COMPOUND
WITH ELECTRIC IN-FLOOR HEATING MATS WITH ELECTRIC IN-FLOOR HEATING MATS
PER MECH. PLAN PER MECH. PLAN
4" CONCRETE SLAB (EXPOSED WHERE SCHEDULED) 4" CONCRETE SLAB (EXPOSED WHERE SCHEDULED)
20 MIL POLY, SEAL JOINTS 20 MIL POLY, SEAL JOINTS
GRAVEL BACKFILL GRAVEL BACKFILL
12" XPS INSULATION, DOW SQUARE EDGE, COMPRESSION 12" XPS INSULATION, DOW SQUARE EDGE, COMPRESSION
STRENGTH PER STRUCTURAL ENGINEER STRENGTH PER STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
DRAIN TILE, DRAIN TO DAYLIGHT DRAIN TILE, DRAIN TO DAYLIGHT
COMPACTED SOIL COMPACTED SOIL
2" XPS INSULATION @ FOOTING, SEAL JOINTS 2" XPS INSULATION @ FOOTING, SEAL JOINTS
UNDISTURBED NATIVE SOIL UNDISTURBED NATIVE SOIL
2" 9" 11 1/4" 4 3/4" 1" 2" 9" 11 1/4" 4 3/4" 1"
CONSTRUCTION LINE - OUTSIDE FACE OF ICF CONSTRUCTION LINE - OUTSIDE FACE OF ICF

60. THANK YOU FOR
YOUR TIME!
QUESTIONS?
This concludes The American Institute of Architects Continuing
Education Systems Program
Dipl.-Ing. Tim Eian, Assoc. AIA, 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

61. resources
• www.passivehouse.us
• www.passiv.de
• www.teStudio.com