passivhaus primary schools and how architects can drive their adoption

Passivhaus Primary Schools

20th International Passive House Conference, Darmstadt, 2016Elrond Burrell, Architype

@ElrondBurrell | @ArchitypeUK

& how architects can drive their adoption

ArchitectsMy Way My hands are tied

Obstacles & lessons

1. Competing Standards BREEAM Ø Funding dependent

Ø Extensions exempt

2. CostIncreased Capital Costs Ø Smart Design

Ø SimpleØ StandardisedØ Refined

3. EducationClients don’t know what to ask for

Ø Share practical experienceØ Assist with brief writingØ Passivhaus tours

4. Supply ChainUsing local suppliers Ø Develop local capabilities

Ø Involve experienced suppliersØ Selected local suppliersØ Certified components may

not be local

5. Quality Exacting site quality needed Ø Hands-on guidance &

supportØ Train and educate site staffØ Empower the workforce

ConclusionØ Look for opportunitiesØ Design smartØ Educate (potential) clientsØ CollaborateØ Get involved

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.- Walt Disney