The
environmental argument
Through the reduction of the thermal energy requirements by 90% to below 15 kWh/m²a (Kilowatt hours per square meter and year), conventional energy sources, especially fossil fuels will become dispensable. The use of alternative energy systems such as geothermal collectors, heat exchangers, and solar energy avoid the dangerous emissions generated by the traditional oil supplied to single family homes, which release an average of 8000 tons yearly of environmentally harmful Co2. The environmental aspects are strongly emphasized through the use of recycled building materials and the possibility of recycling the building itself. The use of rainwater is also an aspect, considering a scenario where maybe in the foreseeable future; water will become a most valuable asset on this earth.
Through the reduction of the thermal energy requirements by 90% to below 15 kWh/m²a (Kilowatt hours per square meter and year), conventional energy sources, especially fossil fuels will become dispensable. The use of alternative energy systems such as geothermal collectors, heat exchangers, and solar energy avoid the dangerous emissions generated by the traditional oil supplied to single family homes, which release an average of 8000 tons yearly of environmentally harmful Co2. The environmental aspects are strongly emphasized through the use of recycled building materials and the possibility of recycling the building itself. The use of rainwater is also an aspect, considering a scenario where maybe in the foreseeable future; water will become a most valuable asset on this earth.
Who can plan and build passive houses
In Carinthia, the company Holzbau Themessel in Einoede near Villach, can professionally apply the knowledge and know how of passive house technology. Through membership in the Passive house Institute of Dr. Feist; constant scientific progress is gained in practice. This progress results in performance standards, which cannot be met by other companies. David Themessl established Holzbau Themessl, located in Einoede near Villach, in 1953. It has developed into a steady building partner for private investors, and today, under the direction of managing director, Heimo H. Suntinger, has convincingly established its leading position in building passive structures. Approximately 40 employees are working in planning, in timber frame construction, in joinery and in sunrooms in almost all the provinces of Austria, as well as in Southern Germany, North Italy, Albania, Armenia and South Korea.
