Passive House

The Evolution of the Passive House Standard

Passive House stone cladding solutions align perfectly with a constructive standard that started off as a Passive House (Passivhaus) in Sweden in 1988 and then developed in many countries in Central-Northern Europe. Indeed, Passive House is a particular living standard based on the integration of materials and technologies that ensure the building’s high quality standard and a significant reduction in energy consumption, about 90% compared to traditional homes. Specifically, it is a structure designed to cover most of its energetical needs, for internal heating and cooling, using passive devices.

These homes provide thermal well-being without or with minimal energy source inside the building and do not require any conventional heating, being able to maximize energy efficiency. Consequently, in the philosophy of the passive house, no fossil fuels are used, but systems based as much as possible on renewable energies. Therefore, the most used system involves a heat pump that serves to produce hot water for domestic use and air intake.

Passive House stone cladding: Geothermal energy and eco-friendly materials

For instance, for summer conditioning, however, you can leverage the controlled mechanical ventilation system with a cooling system using either horizontal or vertical geothermal energy to take advantage of the constant temperature of the subsoil. As a result, the energy needs are extremely low and can be covered with the resources already present. Passive architecture therefore covers the largest share of building energetical needs through hot and cold flows directly from the outside environment.

It uses a “thermal mass ” transition period, a quantity of materials with high thermal capacity. These structures can be efficiently integrated with a sustainable stone veneer or a thermal stone facing. Furthermore, they can be made with “natural” insulating materials, using bio-building in order to have a small impact on the environment. Incorporating a high-quality manufactured stone cladding or faux stone helps maintain this delicate ecological balance.

Sustainable wall solutions for climate protection

Choosing a breathable natural regenerated stone cladding ensures that the indoor environment stays healthy and completely free from harmful emissions. Similarly, the Passive Home is at the foundation of environmental protection. With this constructive standard it does not intervene in the reduction of pollutants by adding filters or other compensation systems. Instead, it contributes to the protection of the territory and the climate without generating any kind of harmful substance.

Applying a durable stone siding or a protective stone facade to the exterior supports these green goals. In addition, investing in a certified stone wall cladding or a natural stone cladding alternative guarantees long-term durability. In conclusion, our bio stone is a certified and biocompatible product that respects the planet, man and health. Ultimately, it reduces energy consumption throughout its life cycle.