architectural design services and sustainability consulting in and around Cavriago, Reggio Emilia, Italy
Emu architects has just started the design for a residential building to be built in Cavriago, near Reggio Emilia. We will be pursuing Passive House certification, issued by the Passivhaus Institut in Darmstadt, Germany.
With certifications like LEED and Casa Clima becoming more mainstream, the green movement is constantly looking for something to push the envelope. The Passive House movement is one that is quickly gaining recognition in the green building industry as the highest achievement possible for a design. Unfortunately, the prohibitively high price tag on the entry fee for the conference calls attention to the lucrative business of certifications and the difficulties small businesses face in joining such movements.
Passive house design has seemed to gain attention lately, as the more environmentally conscious builders and designers are seeking something that sets them apart from the greenwash and hype in the market.
