Passivhaus is the fastest growing energy performance standard in the world, with almost 50,000 buildings realised to date. Applicable to both domestic and non-domestic building types, the strength of Passivhaus lies in the simplicity of the concept. As European and global energy directives move ever closer towards Zero (fossil) Energy standards, Passivhaus provides a robust ‘fabric first’ approach from which to make the next step.The Passivhaus Designers Manual is the most...

Travelling is one thing. Living is another.China, is currently everyone's favorite word. "Do you speak Asian? That's so interesting." "The great dragon has awakened." "China is a gold mine!"Each statement evokes both excitement and fear from the perpetrator of the words. It also lacks the sentiment that behind that dragon or goldmine, are people. People who are not all going to be Jackie Chan, although while some will be, there are also options like Kungfu Panda. And then the...