Basements in Low Energy Buildings
Issue 36 of Passive House Plus featured an article by John Morehead on the dangers of basements in low energy buildings, and the keys issues to avoid moisture and heating issues.
Our latest Passive House in Cork Harbour…..
Our latest Passive House dwelling commenced on site back in May, following Lockdown 1.0. Set into a hill overlooking Cork Harbour, the highly insulated ground floor slab was poured before Christmas, and we are all
Social responsibility and social distance
In an effort to assist with the control and spread of COVID-19 and to safeguard the health and wellbeing of our staff and clients, WMA have, in accordance with the HSE guidelines, encouraged all
International Passive House Open Day, November 8th and 9th, 2019
It's that time of year again, when our wonderful Passive House owners generously open their doors to a limited number of registered visitors to experience, first hand, the unsurpassed comfort levels that passive
Irish Architects Declare Climate & Biodiversity Emergency
We will seek to: Raise awareness of the climate and biodiversity emergencies and the urgent need for action amongst our clients and supply chains. Advocate for faster change in our industry towards regenerative
Unite Behind the Science
We are striking for CLIMATE ACTION again and hope you will join us and thousands of others, this Friday, September 20th! The Global Climate Strike runs from the 20th to the 27th of September
Ahead of nZEB
Happy New Year and welcome to 2019 and #nZEB! Since 1st January, applicable to all new buildings, owned or occupied by the Public Sector, the new nZEB requirements become applicable to all new domestic
IGBC Webinar – Renewable Systems for nZEB Homes
Irish Green Building Council have been presenting nZEB - Webinar Series. Last week's session, #3, was presented by John Morehead and and Matthew Theloke, OCSC on the topic of 'Renewable Systems for nZEB Homes'. You
Check out the new Passive House+ Magazine’s, Marketplace+ directory
Passive House Plus Magazine have a new online directory called the Marketplace+, with a listing of Passive House Designers and other professionals and trades, specialising in Passive House construction.
Book your place to visit our West Cork A1 rated Certified Passive House for the 15th International Passive House Open Day on November 10th, 2018
Book your place now on www.phai.ie We are delighted that the lovely owners of our A1 BER rated West Cork Certified Passive House have generously agreed to, again, open their door for the 15th
HPI – a great new standard to benchmark your new home
It is nice to be in the INNOVATION category, which we achieved when our Cork City Passive House, which exceeded nZEB, was awarded the first ever HPI Gold certification! A good HPI rating is
Finishing Touches
Many hours later and the model is nearly completed, just adding the last finishing touches