The Development of Passivhouse Criteria for Non Residential Buildings in Norway
Abstract
The passive house (PH) concept is a successful measure to reduce energy use in buildings. It has been applied in many projects in Europe, especially in Germany and Austria. In Norway the attempt was made to describe the PH concept in a new building norm . If a drastic reduction in CO2 emissions shall be reached, it is essential to integrate energy supply systems into the building design. For CO2 neutral building design new solutions need to be developed.