The Tianjin Eco-city Passivhaus project has been awarded as the first built Passive high-rise residential blocks in the world. This milestone achievement demonstrates that passive house standards can be successfully applied to high-rise residential buildings at scale.
energydesign Shanghai provided comprehensive passive house consulting for this project, including thermal building simulation, envelope optimization, and PHI certification support. The project sets a new benchmark for sustainable high-rise residential development in China and worldwide.
Key Achievements
- First PHI-certified high-rise residential Passivhaus building worldwide
- Advanced thermal envelope design optimized through computational simulation
- Significant reduction in heating and cooling energy demand
- Enhanced indoor thermal comfort and air quality for residents
Our Role
energydesign served as the passive house consultant, working closely with the design team to integrate passive house principles into the architectural and mechanical design. Our services included thermal bridge analysis, airtightness strategy, ventilation system optimization, and on-site quality assurance during construction.