Learning Path
Passive Housing Learning Path
By Tomás Callanan
Students should use this as a Passive Housing guide to answering exam paper question.
9 resources in this Learning Path
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Passive Construction Handout
http://www.passivedesign.org/images...ds/passive_construction_handout.pdf Added: 12 Aug 2016 Contributor: Tomás Callanan Resource type: Guide/notes / PresentationThis document gives the learner a real insight into the Construction of a Passive Home. It describes the changes to the Sub and Superstructure and visually describes each stage. This document explains the different options in Foundations, Walling System and Roofs the owner has to make. This is an excellent visual document on a topic that has been a frequent Q10 on the Construction Studies exam.
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- SC
- Construction Studies
Strand: Design & Planning
Strand unit: Principle Building Regulations- NZB/Passive..
Suggestions for use: Teachers can use this document as a great tool in the classroom as in ways of presentation in the class or as information for classroom notes. Students can use this as a revision tool for class tests and the LC exam
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Passive Principles Handout
http://www.passivedesign.org/images...ds/principles_of_passive_design.pdf Added: 12 Aug 2016 Contributor: Tomás Callanan Resource type: Guide/notes / PresentationThese notes gives the learner a real insight into the principles of Passive Design. It describes the 5 key principles and visually describes each principle. These notes explains the origins of Passive Design and its creators. This is an excellent visual document on a topic that has been a frequent Q10 on the Construction Studies exam
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- SC
- Construction Studies
Strand: Design & Planning
Strand unit: Principle Building Regulations- NZB/Passive..
Suggestions for use: Teachers can use these notes as a great tool in the classroom as in ways of presentation in the class or as information for classroom notes. Students can use this as a revision tool for class tests and the LC exam
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Passive House Case Study
http://www.passivedesign.org/images...es/downloads/denby_dale_handout.pdf Added: 12 Aug 2016 Contributor: Tomás Callanan Resource type: Case Study / Guide/notes / PresentationThis document is a case study if a home called the "Denby Dale" that was being upgraded to Passive Standard. This document brings you through the various stages of the development. This case study uses sketches and images to display the changes the home went through.
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- SC
- Construction Studies
Strand: Design & Planning
Strand unit: Principle Building Regulations- NZB/Passive..
Suggestions for use: Teachers should print out this document as a key revision tool, so the learner will be reminded of the key stages of a Passive upgrade. The learner should use the sketches as a benchmark toward the quality of sketches needed in their exam
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Passive Design As Gaeilge. Staidéar Foirgníochta. Ceist 10.Prionsabail.
http://www.passivedesign.org/images...loads/passive_design_as_gaeilge.pdf Added: 12 Aug 2016 Contributor: Tomás Callanan Resource type: Guide/notes / PresentationRianaíonn agus léiríonn an doiciméad seo na príomhphrionsabail a bhaineann leis an dearadh éighníomhach i staidéar foirgníochta.
This document gives the learner a real insight into the principles of Passive Design As Gaeilge. It describes the 5 key principles and visually describes each principle. This website explains the origins of Passive Design and its creators. This is an excellent visual website on a topic that has been a frequent Q10 on the Construction Studies exam.
How it maps to the curriculum
- SC
- Construction Studies
Strand: Design & Planning
Strand unit: Principle Building Regulations- NZB/Passive..
Suggestions for use: Teachers can use this document as a great tool in the classroom as in ways of presentation in the class or as information for classroom notes. Students can use this as a revision tool for class tests and the LC exam.
Áis an-mhaith atá anseo le dul siar a dhéanamh roimh na scrúduithe.
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Passive House Construction
http://www.passivedesign.org/passive-construction-home Added: 12 Aug 2016 Contributor: Tomás Callanan Resource type: Guide/notes / PresentationThis website gives the learner a real insight into the Construction of a Passive House. Through sketches and images it goes through the Substructure and Superstructure of the Passive House. It relates back to the current regulations and shows the difference between them. This is an excellent visual website on a topic that has been a frequent Q10 on the Construction Studies exam
View full descriptionHow it maps to the curriculum
- SC
- Construction Studies
Strand: Design & Planning
Strand unit: Principle Building Regulations- NZB/Passive..
Suggestions for use: Teachers can use this website as a great tool in the classroom as in ways of presentation in the class or as information for classroom notes. Students can use this as a revision tool for class tests and the LC exam
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Principles of Passive Design
http://www.passivedesign.org/overview-of-passive-design Added: 12 Aug 2016 Contributor: Tomás Callanan Resource type: Guide/notes / PresentationThis website gives the learner a real insight into the principles of Passive Design. It describes the 5 key principles and visually describes each principle. This website explains the origins of Passive Design and its creators. This is an excellent visual website on a topic that has been a frequent Q10 on the Construction Studies exam.
View full descriptionHow it maps to the curriculum
- SC
- Construction Studies
Strand: Design & Planning
Strand unit: Principle Building Regulations- NZB/Passive..
Suggestions for use: Teachers can use this website as a great tool in the classroom as in ways of presentation in the class or as information for classroom notes. Students can use this as a revision tool for class tests and the LC exam
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Passive Design Principle: Airtightness Comic Book
http://www.passivedesign.org/images/stories/downloads/comic.pdf Added: 12 Aug 2016 Contributor: Tomás Callanan Resource type: Demonstration / Guide/notes / PresentationThis is a fantastic Comic book created by SIGA, this comic is based on the principle of Airtightness and correct venting in the home. This is a great story based resource to really put the idea of this topic into areal life situation.
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- SC
- Construction Studies
Strand: Heat & Thermal Effects in Building
Strand unit: Ventillation
Suggestions for use: Teachers can use this as an excellent resource to project onto the board to describe the problems that can occur when building. Students can print a copy and can use this to gain a deeper understanding of the topic
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Passive Design Principle: Solar Gain
http://www.passivedesign.org/images/stories/downloads/solar_gain.pdf Added: 12 Aug 2016 Contributor: Tomás Callanan Resource type: Guide/notes / PresentationThis document created by the SEI is a very informative guide to making full use of the Solar gain. It is very insightful and it creates a great argument for the use of more Solar Gain in houses. It informs the reader into the potential of Thermal Mass and about striking the correct balance of Concrete to Glass ratio.
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- SC
- Construction Studies
Strand: Heat & Thermal Effects in Building
Strand unit: Heat Loss in Buildings: U-Values, Heat Gain..
Suggestions for use: Teachers can use this resource as a way of promoting discussions among students. A debate is a great way of encouraging students to really research a topic. Two teams: one for solar power, the other against. This will bring students competitive side out. Students can use this as a revision tool for Passive Design Questions
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Thermal Bridging and Airtightness (Passive Design)
http://www.passivedesign.org/images...ries/downloads/thermal_bridging.pdf Added: 12 Aug 2016 Contributor: Tomás Callanan Resource type: Guide/notes / PresentationThis document goes into a deeper knowledge of Thermal Bridging and Airtightness, This document looks at all the areas where air loss or heat loss (thermal bridging) may occur and comes up with solid solutions to stop this from happening. This is a very visual document, it translates a lot of big terms very easily.
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- SC
- Construction Studies
Strand: Heat & Thermal Effects in Building
Strand unit: Thermal Resistance & Conductivity of Material
Suggestions for use: Teachers can use this document to describe the complicated term of Thermal Bridging. Students can be given a copy of this document so they can gain a deeper understanding of heat loss and the main areas it happens
