WINDOWS IN THE PASSIVE BUILDINGS
Marta Pomada1
1Politechnika Częstochowska
BoZPE 2014;(1):94–100
Article (PDF)
KEYWORDS
passive house, thermal bridges, passive window
TOPICS
Energy-efficient construction
ABSTRACT
The article describes the requirements that are set down on windows in the passive houses. Also it presents the design principles of glazing and construction of this type of windows, giving the opportunity to meet the requirements of low-energy buildings. It was described what to do in order to ensure the proper balance of heat gains. Attention was drawn to the certification process of windows in passive houses.