Passive individual residential building overview and concept for a continental temperate climate

Abstract

The research relevance is determined by the need to develop energy-efficient and climate-resilient living spaces to ensure sustainable development and reduce environmental impact. The study aimed to analyse the integrated concept of a passive individual residential building specially adapted to the conditions of the continental temperate climate, with a focus on maximum energy efficiency and ensuring a high level of comfort for residents. While the research, analytical, classification, functional, synthesis and other methods were employed. The article examines the trend of improving the energy efficiency and environmental friendliness of individual residential buildings that meet the requirements of carbon neutrality and sustainability. The use of modern thermal insulation materials and optimisation of the concept of minimising heat-conducting inclusions has helped to dramatically reduce the building’s heat transfer losses. The result is an integrated design that uses high-quality insulation materials, optimally positioned windows to maximise solar energy and efficient ventilation systems with heat recovery. However, infiltration losses remain significant, and improving the efficiency of ventilation system recovery and regeneration is a key area of research. To reduce transmission losses, it is important to consider internal and external heat gains in individual buildings. Organising aspects that consider the house as a biosphere-compatible and energy-efficient structure is an urgent task, and the study is aimed at developing an engineering and applied project concept. The practical significance of this research is determined by the creation of an innovative housing solution that not only optimises energy consumption and ensures environmental friendliness, but also meets the specific requirements of the continental temperate climate, contributing to the sustainability and efficiency of the construction sector.