Building materials, the choice is….
Those with the idea to build or modernize bears for is the right choice of material is of great importance. There is so much to consider. Saving energy is certainly a big part of the considerations, but also indoor and comfort are very important.
The alternative building materials are from an ecological point of view certainly the best, because they grow again and usually the lowest production costs mitsich bring. Wood would be the first to mention. A material with very many positive qualities is clay. In conjunction with straw or reed mats, he gladly used.
Clients can also with the new masonry building materials manufacturer expected. There is much on the thermal conductivity of bricks respected. Above all, it is little heat from the interior to lose. On the external insulation are also new agents in development, those who previously used in the shadows are likely.
According to today’s building codes, all newly built houses already low houses. But there are already homes that far exceed those rules are, what their heat is concerned.
When Passive is a building, both in summer than in winter, offers comfortable temperatures. Was developed from this low, but it takes about 80% less energy.The whole thing is based on the simple principle that heat in the house to keep heat sources and free to use.
For passive houses you do not need to keep a certain design. Whether solid, wood or prefabrication, it is not important. As the essential constituents of good heat insulation, southern, very good glazing and air tightness of the building.