Passive House Planning Package Software (PHPP)

Developed by Dr. Wolfgang Feist, Passivhaus Planning Package (PHPP) is an exciting and detailed tool that yields very accurate results at a lower cost than other software methods.

 

• Building modeling software for new construction or renovation

• Determines building energy consumption

 

Detailed analysis accounts for many factors like:

• Local temperatures and solar radiation

• Solar gain and heat loss through windows

1. •Heat loss to outside air or ground through: window frames,
   

  doors, and walls of any style of construction

1. •Includes calculation of True R-values accounting for insulating  
   

  properties of studs, wallboard and other wall materials.

1. •The exciting new PHPP 2007 incorporates cooling loads into its calculations.
   

2. •Our newest US version includes a metric/imperial unit conversion and new US climate data for 40 US cities!
   

1. •More information about the Passiv Haus Institut PHPP software can be found here.
   

2. •Please refer to this Passiv Haus Institut page for more details.
   

The Passive House Planning Package can be purchased through PHIUS for $225, which includes shipping and handling.

Purchase can be made online through PayPal by clicking the button below:

Or you can mail a check for $225 to:

PHIUS

110 S. Race St.  Suite 202

Urbana, IL 61801

Software Upgrade

If you have already purchased the PHPP, you can purchase the upgrade with metric/imperial unit conversion and climate data for 40 US cities for $50 by clicking the button below:

Discount for Consultant Trainees!

The PHPP is required material for those taking the Passive House Consultants' Training. For those who have been admitted and registered for the program, we offer a discounted price of $125 for the software and manual. If you are registered for the training and would like to take advantage of this offer, please click on the PayPal button below.

Conversion Tool

This link goes to a handy sliding metric/US unit conversion tool that is courtesy of Wolfgang Moeller.

Literature

Buy our new Homes for a Changing Climate book of Passive Houses in the U.S.

Click on the image below for more information and to order the book...

This is a great introductory book describing the ways Passive House techniques have been implemented on various buildings in Europe cost effectively. There are many color pictures as well as detail drawings showing the thermal bridge-free construction techniques that provide a comfortable living environment without negatively impacting the architecture of the building. There are nine buildings presented, not only do they have great energy performance, but can be built within the financial requirements of low-cost housing. CEPHEUS is a European-wide consortium of experts dedicated to Passive House techniques. Out of print!

You can download the book in pdf format :

Link to downloads of CEPHEUS project pages  (includes English!)