To minimize the total primary energy consumption, low-energy lighting (such as compact fluorescent lamps), and high-efficiency electrical appliances are normally used.
2. Answer the following questions:
1. What points about passive houses have been touched upon in the text?
2. Can you give a definition of the term “passive house”?
3. What countries have already followed the passive house standard?
4. What does a typical passive house consist of?
5. Can you think of some advantages and disadvantages of passive solar design?
6. What are the differences of a passive house in comparison with a conventional house?
7. What factors should be taken into account when building a passive house?
8. What are the peculiarities of a passive solar design?
9. What are the main reasons of choosing to build a house according to the passive house standard?
