Our passive design methodology involves designing a building that responds to and adapts to the stimuli of its environment (natural / man-made environment, microclimate, etc.) in order to provide the optimum comfort conditions for its users with minimal energy consumption due to the use of mechanical equipment.
In passive design, the location, direction, shape, and layout of the building, the size and characteristics of the windows, and the addition of thermal insulation, thermal mass, shading and natural ventilation are all considered and optimised. In addition, special facilities such as patios, trombe walls, underground thermal labyrinths, the use of RES for DHW and heating / cooling, etc. are explored.
Each of the above design parameters can be mixed to make optimal use of solar energy, depending on season and location, and to ensure thermal comfort inside the building without the need for mechanical equipment.
This has an immediate benefit in terms of the energy consumption required for the cooling / heating of the space and thus significant economic benefits to the user of the property. In addition, significant environmental benefits are seen from a significant reduction in CO2 equivalent emissions, contributing to limiting the causes of climate change and the threat of energy poverty of citizens, particularly of the weaker classes.
Since all of the above parameters coexist simultaneously, holistic designing is imperative, adding an extra degree of complexity.
Our scientific training and specialization can guarantee the best result.