Passive House Certified Components

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  • Find a Certified Passive House Component for roof parapets, floor slabs, balcony connections, wall and column connections, and other construction systems by clicking here.

  • Find a Passive House Certified Component for decentralised ventilation systems, ventilation systems and exhaust air wall systems by clicking here.

  • Find a Certified Passive House Component for facades like curtain wall systems, facade anchors, glass roofs and element facades by clicking here.

  • Find a Certified Passive House Component for glazings, roof windows, skylights, openable elements in glass roof, window frames, glazing edge bonds, fall protections and window mounting systems by clicking here.

  • Find a Certified Passive House Component for doors, attic staircases and sliding doors by clicking here.

  • Find a Certified Passive House Component for drain water heat recovery by clicking here.

  • Find a Certified Passive House Component for heat pumps and combined systems by clicking here.

  • Find a Certified Passive House Component for air tightness systems by clicking here.

  • Find a Certified Passive House Component for sun protection systems by clicking here.

  • For all other items Passive House Certified Components not listed above, please click here.

A Passive House-certified component is a high-performance building product that has been rigorously tested and certified by the Passive House Institute (PHI) to meet the stringent energy efficiency and quality standards required for Passive House construction. These components are critical to achieving the Passive House standard, which emphasizes exceptional energy savings, thermal comfort, and airtightness.

Certified components fall into three main categories: transparent components (e.g., windows, doors, curtain walls), opaque components (e.g., wall systems, roofs, floors), and building services (e.g., heat pumps, ventilation systems). Each component is independently tested for its energy performance, durability, and suitability for integration into a Passive House design. For example, windows must meet strict thermal insulation and airtightness criteria, while ventilation systems must ensure efficient heat recovery and air quality.

The certification process provides designers and builders with reliable performance data, streamlining the design process and ensuring that components contribute effectively to the building’s overall energy balance. By using certified components, builders can confidently meet Passive House requirements while reducing energy consumption and enhancing occupant comfort.