Journal
- 2026-10-14
Can a passive home keep a glazed wall comfortable without a radiator?
A radiator does not have to occupy the strip of wall beneath every window in a passive home. Passivhaus Trust guidance says triple-glazed windows avoid downdraught comfort issues,
- 2026-10-14
Which parts of a window matter beyond the panes?
On a cold evening, a room may feel comfortable until you sit beside the window. Pane count is part of the picture, but the glass, frame, spacer at the glass edge and the way the fr
- 2026-10-14
Can a passive-house bedroom stay cooler than the living room?
Yes, a passive-house bedroom can be cooler than the living room, but the Passive House principles do not guarantee a particular temperature gap. The principles focus on the buildin
- 2026-10-14
Can equally insulating windows warm a room differently?
On a sunny afternoon, one room can receive more solar heat through its windows than another, even if the glazing has the same Ug value. The figures describe different things: U-fac