Case Study: Volumetric Passive House
Have you ever seen a Passive House assembled in 90 mins? Fasten your seatbelt as we fast track through what is quite possibly the world’s first volumetric low carbon Passive House project.
Join us as we embark on an immersive educational journey into the cutting-edge world of volumetric construction. Hosted by Tomas O'Leary in the brisk setting of Magherafelt, Northern Ireland, this course offers a firsthand look at the revolutionary building techniques reshaping the construction industry.
Learn how Setanta Construction is tackling the challenges of labor and skills shortages, energy crises, and climate change through innovative construction methods. Discover the process of assembling a complete house in just a few hours using pre-made volumetric cubes.
Explore how these homes meet the highest standards for energy efficiency and sustainability. Each unit is constructed using low-carbon materials and designed to achieve passive house certification. Understand the role of sustainable practices in modern construction and how they contribute to reducing the environmental impact.
Experience the practical aspects of volumetric construction as we detail the assembly process, from the initial cube creation in a controlled factory setting by skilled tradespeople to the final onsite assembly. Witness how innovations in construction technology can lead to faster building times, improved air quality, and enhanced living conditions.
Episode 1 - Building envelope
Episode 2 - Insulation
Episode 3 - Airtightness
Episode 4 - Airtightness Pt.2
Part 1 Quiz
Episode 1 - Assembly and Innovation
Episode 2 - Ventilation
Episode 3 - Thermal Envelope
Episode 4 - Airtightness
Part 2 Quiz
Episode 1 - Shane Colclough
Episode 2 - Paul Mc Alister
Episode 3 - Mark Gribbon
Episode 4 - Eddie Mc Goldrick
Episode 5 - Windows
Episode 6 - Garrett Quinn
Part 3 Quiz
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