House Study
I am currently looking at a house built in the early 1980's located in North Athens, Greece. The possible environmental improvements I am considering include transforming it into a passive house and/or focus on climate change.
Climate in Athens Greece
Mainly very hot summers and cold winters, although last couple of years there can also have snowfalls in the mainland, Athens. Temperature about the last 10 years has been increasing about 5% per year.
(image: map of Greece, Athens from http://www.world-guides.com/images/greece/greece_map.jpg)
PHPP in existing house in Athens
The current result for the annual heat loss demand is 82kWh/m2 and frequency of overheating is 22%. The existing house already has 5mm of polysterine insulation and double glazing windows. Considering the PHPP results the initial changes could include:
1. Insulation on walls, also possibly on floor, ceiling and roof
2. Windows, change of glazing and framing
3. To achive the maximum of natural cooling and ventilation
4. Solar thermal for heating and hot water to achive the maximum from the sun
1. Insulation on walls, also possibly on floor, ceiling and roof
2. Windows, change of glazing and framing
3. To achive the maximum of natural cooling and ventilation
4. Solar thermal for heating and hot water to achive the maximum from the sun
Passive House in Greece: Is it possible to meet the Passive House Standards in Greece without negatevelly affecting other factors?
The Passive House Standards seem to be the most approporiate, although should be considered that these standards are based on Germany therefore if we apply these to another country the results and success may differ. This research house study in Athens will explore if these standards can be possible and with what consequences if there are any.
