Passivhaus is the fastest growing energy performance standard in the world with 30,000 buildings realised to date. Yet, remarkably, until now no book in English has been published which clearly explains how to design and build passivhaus. As a technical reference for architects, engineers and construction professionals The Passivhaus Designer's Manual provides: a technical manual for anyone designing or working on a passivhaus project state-of-the-art research such as climate data, window systems, wall assemblies and more practical case studies based on live projects from the UK, USA, Japan and Australia a local and ecological approach to passivhaus design and construction a technical overview of the ‘whole life cycle’ approach to passivhaus design Written by two highly experienced specialists in the field, the book is lavishly illustrated with over 200 full color illustrations, and includes a range of case studies - this is your one stop shop for practical and applicable information on passivahus.