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The Pfarrer-Huber-Schule certified Passivhaus in Landau

The front facade of the Pfarrer-Huber-Schule in Landau
Case study
Germany

The Pfarrer-Huber-Schule certified Passivhaus in Landau

The school support centre is Passivhaus certified, ensuring a very high level of energy efficiency and comfort, while also minimising the carbon footprint.
Editorial Team

The Pfarrer-Huber-Schule is a support centre for children and young people dealing with physical, mental or emotional disabilities. The centre allow them to learn and grow in a supportive and inclusive environment. The high level of energy efficiency of the building generates high level of indoor comfort which is also helping to improve the well-being of the children.

 

Thermal envelope

Exterior wall: Concrete
Mineral wool 260 mm WLG 035 with thermally optimised anchors
Ceramic curtain wall

U-value = 0.142 W/(m2K)

Basement floor / floor slab: Concrete
120-160 mm XPS under the floor slab

U-value = 0.245 W/(m2K)

Roof: Concrete
236 mm slope insulation WLG 026 as warm roof
Green roof

U-value = 0.107 W/(m2K)

 

Mechanical systems

Ventilation: Hansa, Zentralgerät GR-C
Central air ventilation system with heat recovery

Heating installation: Groundwater heat pump (80%) + peak-load gas condensing boiler (20%), buffer tank, distribution via floor and RLT system.

Domestic hot water: Groundwater heat pump (50%) + peak load gas condensing boiler (50%), buffer tank, fresh water station.

Geographic coverage
Local (city or municipality)
Original Author
Passive House Database
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