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11^th Conference on Passive Houses 2007

10^th Conference on Passive Houses 2006

Building for the future now

Interest in new buildings is on the rise, and every new building
is an investment in the future. After all, buildings last far more
than a generation. Yet our children and grandchildren will inherit
a world much different than ours, and the changes can already
be seen: raw materials and energy will still be available, just not
at today‘s prices. In addition, the polluter-pays principle will still
apply. Those who can meet their needs with a low consumption
of resources and little environmental impact can consider themselves
lucky.

Efficiency is available

Take advantage of the efficiency of tomorrow today by building
in compliance with the Passive House standard. The materials,
designs, planning methods and experience required are already
available. Passive Houses are your guarantee of comfort in the
future: by consuming less than a forth of the energy allowed by
German law, you can enjoy this house in the long term without
forgoing any creature comforts or living at the expense of others.

Efficiency that pays for itself directly

Energy-efficient construction is not only easy to finance, but even
begins to pay for itself from the very first day thanks to subsidies
granted throughout Europe. Homeowners can thus enjoy the
comfort of tomorrow at an affordable price by offsetting otherwise
high energy expenses.

Efficiency through renovation

In Nuremberg, the „Modernization with Passive House Components“
campaign was launched starting with a demonstration
project that drew global attention when it reduced the energy
required to heat a typical complex of subsidized housing by 87
percent. In the meantime, the project has been copied numerous
times. At the conference, a main topic will be the modernization
of old buildings to reduce energy consumption by a factor of 10.
As always, the focus will be on practical implementation, construction
experience and reviews of results.

The detailed programme will be announced in February 2008.

Invitation to the 12th Conference on Passive Houses:

12^th Passive House Conference PDF
How to get to Nueremberg PDF

Invitation to the 12^th Conference on passive houses
12^th Passive House Conference
PDF

How to get to Nuremberg
PDF