Why This Passive House in Aussie Outback Still Turns Heads.

Off-Grid Passive House in Outback Victoria | CLT Construction & Sustainable Living Discover how APHI Projects and EcoEvo Design collaborated to create a groundbreaking Passive House in rural Victoria. This home, constructed with Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT), exemplifies energy efficiency and sustainability in the harsh Australian outback. We cover the building envelope features, conduct some thermal imaging verification and blower door testing on the home, in order to help people understand what it means to have a high performing building envelope. Key Features: • Certified Passive House design for optimal thermal performance • CLT construction ensuring durability and airtightness • Innovative solutions for extreme climate conditions   Join us as we explore the design principles, construction techniques, and sustainable features that make this home a model for eco-friendly living in remote areas. 🔗 Learn More: • APHI Projects: http://www.aphiprojects.com.au • EcoEvo Design: https://ecoevo.com.au #PassiveHouse #SustainableLiving #CLTConstruction #OffGridHome #EcoArchitecture #VictoriaAustralia PassivHaus Australia http://www.passivhausaustralia.com.au/ Ventilation - HRV - Zehnder ComfoAir Q450 TR with integrated Daikin FDXS35 Bulkhead split unit:  http://www.fantechhhv.co.nz/pages/hom... Underfloor insulation - MaxRaft fully insulated EPS/XPS slab system:  http://www.maxraft.co.nz/#about Wall & Roof insulation - Gutex timber Fibre insulation, single layer 120mm thick to walls, double layer 100mm & 80mm thick to roof:  http://gutex.de/en/home/ Cooktop - Bora Basic induction cooktop with inbuilt air extraction:  https://www.bora.com/gb/gb/cooktop-ex... Windows - Fauser Fensterbau:  http://www.fauser-fensterbau.de/ Blower Door Testing - Efficiency Matrix http://www.efficiencymatrix.com.au Hosted by John Konstantakopoulos 00:00 Intro 01:45 CLT overview 03:30 Blower door test 06:00 Ventilation system 08:15 Living off-grid 10:00 Conclusion