Byrne, Sean (2013) Part L and the passive house stand: achieving compliance. Bachelors thesis, Dundalk Institute of Technology.
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Abstract
The aim of this research is to identify the difficulties associated with Building a Passive House in Ireland and remaining compliant with Part L of the Irish Building Regulations for the Conservation of Fuel and Energy in Dwellings. A review of Part L of the Building regulations and The Passive House Standard was conducted in order to gain an understanding of what each of them requires and the main principles behind them. In order to carry out this investigation, a case study was performed on a recently constructed A-Rated Passive House in Wexford. As this is the first of its kind, this standard of construction will more than likely lead the way for future construction in Ireland, as it overcame any difficulties put in its way by Part L and also achieved the onerous Passive House Standard. The research investigates and analyses the difficulties which are faced when trying to meet Part L of The Building Regulations when building to the Passive House Standard and identifies the ways in which they can be overcome. It also high lights areas which need to be addressed within the regulations in order for the aim towards reducing energy demand in Ireland to be achieved.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelors) |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Passive house; Energy conservation; Part L building regulations. |
| Subjects: | Engineering |
| Research Centres: | UNSPECIFIED |
| Depositing User: | Sean McGreal |
| Date Deposited: | 10 Aug 2015 11:06 |
| Last Modified: | 10 Aug 2015 11:06 |
| URI: | https://eprints.dkit.ie/id/eprint/459 |
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