Passive House

Run by Passive House Institute (PHI) · Energy & carbon · Global (German origin)

A rigorous energy performance standard built on insulation, airtightness, and heat recovery. Unusually, PHI certifies building components — windows, doors, ventilation units — directly.

Covers: Climate health

Source: Passive House Institute ↗

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No claim mappings yet — coverage for this programme is in draft. The programme is catalogued so you know it exists and what it covers; claim-level connections are still being reviewed.

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Reference basis: PHI criteria reference