Delivering low energy, high-performance buildings through robust Passivhaus design principles.
Passivhaus provides a proven, performance-led approach to delivering ultra-low-energy buildings with excellent thermal comfort and air quality. Success relies on early design decision, careful detailing, and rigorous performance testing.
The focus on Passivhaus specification is on the building fabric with very high levels of insulation, minimal thermal bridging, very low air leakage rates, and good passive solar gain through carefully sized and positioned windows. A specific space heating requirement must be achieved and the ventilation system with heat recovery must be highly efficient.
MES Building Solutions provides Passivhaus design support and modelling advice to help project teams develop coherent, realistic energy strategies and progress confidently towards certification where required.
Fabric-First Expertise
Support for low-energy envelope and thermal bridge design
Integrated Design Advice
Close coordination with architects and engineers
Performance Modelling
Energy and overheating risk guidance aligned with design intent
Certification Support
Assistance through design and delivery stages
Why Passivhaus Matters
Passivhaus provides a proven, performance-led approach to delivering buildings with very low energy demand, high levels of thermal comfort, and predictable operational outcomes.
By prioritising fabric-first design and measured performance, it helps reduce long-term energy use and carbon emissions while improving occupant comfort and resilience.
Our Passivhaus Support Process
01
Feasibility Review
Early appraisal of Passivhaus viability and risk
02
Design Development
Support for fabric, ventilation and energy strategy
03
Performance Review
Modelling and optimisation during design development
04
Delivery Support
Review of final proposals against targets
Developments Achieving Passivhaus
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