Session · Climate and resilience · Designers and consultants

Passive House & Resilient Design in the Face of Fire

Andrew Michler, Hyperlocal Workshop · April 25, 2022 · PHN Presents

Andrew Michler on fire-resilient design strategies and how closely they fit physics-based Passive House design. With fire-resilient materials and a landscape-appropriate approach, Passive House is a primary fire-adaptive strategy for any community at risk.

Key points

• How building form factor plays a role in fire resilience.
• How airtightness and dedicated ventilation protect against smoke damage.
• How energy efficiency keeps a home habitable during power outages.
• Why high-performance window design is key to a resilient strategy.

Topics: Airtightness, Ventilation, Windows