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Picture shows Minister for Housing James Browne TD, Marion Jammet, Head of Policy and Advocacy at the Irish Green Building Council, and Kieran Holohan, Managing Director of Saint-Gobain Ireland.
Picture shows two men in the kitchen of a new renovated house, one man is sitting, the other is at the sink
Graphic for an invitation to visit Passive House Plus at upcoming Futurebuild event.
Picture shows a white facade house, and courtyard, with a large solar panel array on it's roof
Picture shows the interior of a living room, with large windows and a dog sprawled on the floor
Exterior shot of a detached, newly restored house in the countryside
Image shows the living room of a terraced house in Dublin, with a view of the stairs and into the kitchen. Grey/blue walls with many timber features
Picture shows the largely wooden interior of a kitchen in a passive house, with a large window on the right, and a living room to the left
Picture shows the new extension of an retrofitted house in Dublin
The front facade of a unique passive house in Limerick, hightlighting the curved design of the house
Image is a screen shot of a diagram showing images such as factory and wind turbines
Picture shows the living and dining area of a new renovated bungalow, with breathtaking views out to sea
Picture shows Es Tressider sitting on a window seat, reading a magazine. Through the window we can see the mountain regions of Ben Nevis in Scotland
A grey rendered passive house, set in a rural backdrop
A passive house in Dundee, Scotland, with a series of pitched roofs and different claddings, surrounded by autumnal trees.
An artists rendering of a redeveloped street, shows groups of people socialising amongst raised flower beds and trees in front of rows of houses
Picture shows a semi detached red brick house in Dublin, that has been retrofitted to the Enerphit standard
Dr Marc O'Riain stands in the front door of his impressively retrofitted 16th century home.
Picture shows the forefront of the almost finished Shanganagh apartment complex in Dublin.
Graphic map of Europe depicting regions of energy poverty
Picture of the roof of a passive house, overlooking Lake Nahuel Huapi
Images show to two magazine covers, one is in the interior of a living room, the other shows two people in a kitchen
Picture of a detached passive house in Dublin, Ireland.
Picture shows concrete blocks manufactured using ‘carbon negative’ aggregate from O.C.O Technology Ltd.
Picture shows blurry images of children playing in a new school hall
Picture shows the front facade of a pharmacy in Ireland, the first there to be built to the passive house standard
Picture taken at dusk of a timber frame Passive House, built in West Berkshire
Picture shows Dr Peter Rickaby who has over thirty-five years of experience as an energy and sustainability consultant working for the building and housing industries
Photo shows a new farmhouse in a countryside setting, built to the nearly zero energy building standard
Picture is a street level view of a newly restored tenement building in Glasgow
Photograph shows two timber passive houses side by side, overlooking the bay at Ulva Ferry in Scotland
Irish cover of Passive House Plus magazine
Picture shows a people-first street in Vienna’s Seestadt. Plenty of bikes and no cars.
Picture shows a chef holding a cooking pot, while wearing a gas mask, to highlight the health risks from indoor air quality in a kitchen
Exterior of a comfortable, ultra-low energy family home at night
Picture of a cottage in the west of Ireland, that's been beautifully retrofitted
Exterior shot of a red brick terraced single storey home in Dublin
Exterior photo of a passive house retrofit in Meath, Ireland.
Image shows a detached house in the Brecon Beacons that has been retrofitted to the Enerphit standard
Picture shows a timber frame passive house, set on a green lawn
Two photographs side by side, both showing an external view of a large passive apartment block in New York City
Photograph shows a passive house scheme beside the sea in Connemara, Ireland
Picture shows a cottage in the Norfolk countryside, surrounded by greenery, the cottage has white walls, and a thatched roof
Green Homes Essentials Countdown infographic on thermal comfort and energy efficiency. The image shows '01' in a flip counter style, with the title 'Thermal comfort & energy efficiency.' The text explains how green homes balance comfort and low energy use through orientation, building form, insulation, airtightness, and ventilation. A cartoon house with a thermometer is featured, along with snowflake graphics on a green background. The image includes logos for 'Smarter Finance for EU' and notes it's co-funded by the European Union.
A graphic from the 'Green Homes Essentials Countdown' showing 'Good indoor air quality' ranked as #2. The image features explanatory text stating there are two steps to healthy indoor air: source control and dilution. Green homes protect against polluted indoor air by using healthy building materials and avoiding unhealthy fuels, while also diluting polluted air by replacing it with fresh, clean air. On the right side is an illustration of a cartoon baby sitting contentedly by a window with a small plant nearby. The image has an orange background with the Smarter Finance for EU logo and European Union funding acknowledgment at the bottom.
An infographic titled "Green Homes Essentials Countdown" showing "03 Low greenhouse gas emissions" as the focus. The image features text explaining that over a third of energy-related emissions in Europe come from buildings, but reducing these emissions can lead to warmer, healthier homes that are easier on both finances and the environment. The right side displays an illustration of sustainable living with solar-paneled houses, wind turbines, trees, a person cycling, and a bus. The bottom includes logos for "Smarter Finance for EU" and notes it's co-funded by the European Union. The background is predominantly green with white space.
Picture of a jar of coins, with green leaves sprouting out of the top.
Infographic about climate resilience as #4 in the Green Homes Essentials Countdown. The image features a pink and red background with a house illustration facing extreme weather conditions - rain clouds and heat/sun. Text explains that green homes must minimise climate change contributions while being built to withstand extreme weather events, considering flooding risks and future weather extremes. The graphic includes the Smarter Finance for EU logo and notes it's co-funded by the European Union.
Infographic about natural daylight as part of the Green Homes Essentials Countdown. The image shows '05 Natural daylight' with text explaining that we spend 87% of our time indoors and green homes let daylight in to help keep us feeling bright, improve sleep, and enhance mental wellbeing. The illustration depicts a person reading a book by a large window in a bright room with plants. Logos for 'Smarter Finance for EU' and 'Co-funded by the European Union' appear at the bottom of the blue-gradient background.
An informational graphic about water efficiency and quality from "Green Homes Essentials Countdown." The image shows the number "06" and features a person filling a glass with water from a tap. The text explains that water in green homes is tested for safety, and water-saving devices provide good coverage while using less water—saving up to 40 liters per minute. The bottom left corner includes a "Smarter Finance for EU" logo. The design uses a pink and red color scheme with black and white illustrations.
An educational infographic about low embodied carbon construction, as part of the Smarter Finance for EU Green Homes Essentials Countdown series (showing number 07). The image features a timber frame structure being constructed by smiling construction workers. The image includes the Smarter Finance for EU logo.
An educational infographic about radon in homes from the Green Homes Essentials Countdown series (showing number 08). The image features two cartoon house illustrations with simple faces - one neutral and one concerned - with the concerned house showing radon presence. Text explains that radon is an odourless, radioactive gas responsible for 220,000 lung cancer deaths yearly. The image has a light green background with darker green accents, and includes the Smarter Finance for EU logo. A radiation symbol appears above one house, illustrating the radon threat.
Magazine covers for Passive House Plus magazine, showing a kitchen interior, and a living room interior
An illustration from 'Green Homes Essentials Countdown' showing item 'Countdown: 09 Lifetime adaptability'. The image features a simple black and white line drawing of three people – an adult and two children – standing beside someone in a wheelchair. Two small side tables with vases frame the scene. Above is text explaining that homes should adapt to changing family needs, including a reference to Peter Pan and accessibility for reduced mobility. The illustration appears on a light blue background with a 'Smarter Finance for EU' logo in the corner.