Harrmann Consulting Information

The Passive House Standard stands for quality, comfort and energy efficiency — in fact, it is the world’s leading standard for energy efficient construction. So why settle for less? Harrmann Consulting, based in Vancouver BC, specializes in that area and provides advise and support on all aspects of the design and construction of a Passive House. André Harrmann’s graduate degrees in architecture and engineering from German and US universities provide the required knowledge base in building science and construction methodology. This is being complemented by extensive experience facilitating construction and retrofitting of truly energy efficient buildings in Europe and North America. André is familiar and experienced with energy modelling as well as construction methods and products to achieve Passive House objectives. The following services are for architects, builders, developers or just anyone who wants to learn about and maybe build a Passive House project in Canada. PHPP Energy modelling using Passive House Planning Package (PHPP): Preliminary calculations, Full assessments, Peer reviews of PHPP models prepared by others, All including detailed and thorough advise in order to improve performance. DESIGN System design services ranging from pre-planning and design reviews to support with the Passive House certification process: Review of floor layouts, Support with material and product selection and sourcing, Review of construction details, On-site inspections for quality assurance, Economic evaluations of design decisions. THERM Thermal bridge assessment and psi-value calculation using THERM software. EDUCATION Passive House training, covering everything from basic introductory sessions to in-depth PHPP software instructions and support with preparation for the International Passive House exam. WEBSITES Product research and website development for services and products related to energy efficient buildings.