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Sourced dossiers to see clearly: standards, retrofit, materials, Geneva regulations. A new dossier every month.

What is passive construction?

Passive construction in Geneva and western Switzerland: the 5 pillars of Passivhaus, Minergie-P, key figures and what it means for your project.

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Retrofitting in Geneva: standards, strategy and phasing

Retrofitting an existing building to passive level: the EnerPHit and Minergie-P standards, project approach, phasing and the Geneva regulatory framework.

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Passive retrofit in practice

Retrofitting to the passive standard in practice: technical challenges, envelope component by component, airtightness, MVHR ventilation and heating.

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Insulating from the inside without creating defects

Protected façade, co-ownership, old building in Geneva: internal insulation is possible, provided the wall physics and moisture are properly managed.

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Embodied energy in construction

Embodied energy, LCA, Geneva LCI art. 117 & 118, SIA 390/1, KBOB: understanding and reducing the environmental impact of construction materials.

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