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Saturday, February 28, 2009

27/02/09: SEI CEO launches guidelines for upgrading dwellings to PassivHaus standard

Professor Owen Lewis, CEO of SEI, launched new guidelines for upgrading existing dwellings in Ireland to the PassivHaus Standard at See the Light 2009 Conference in Galway on 5th February.

The new guidelines provide practical advice on the utilisation of construction products, materials and techniques that minimize waste, improve air quality, increase energy efficiency and protect the environment. They also include two Irish case studies in retro-fitting existing houses to the PassivHaus Standard.Guidelines can be downloaded at www.sei.ie/retrophguidelines.

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