{"id":25746,"date":"2025-12-30T15:15:26","date_gmt":"2025-12-30T15:15:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/complete-guide-to-passive-houses\/"},"modified":"2026-01-19T14:58:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T14:58:52","slug":"complete-guide-to-passive-houses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/en\/complete-guide-to-passive-houses\/","title":{"rendered":"Passive houses or Passivhaus: what are they, benefits and prices in Spain?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In recent years, <strong>passive houses<\/strong> have become one of the most demanded options in the <strong>construction of single-family homes in Spain<\/strong>. More and more people are looking for an <strong>efficient<\/strong>, comfortable <strong>house<\/strong> with almost zero energy consumption, and this is where <strong>prefabricated passive<\/strong> houses and the <strong>Passivhaus<\/strong> standard come into play. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fran Cort\u00e9s Architects<\/a><\/strong>Fran Cort\u00e9s Arquitectos, architecture studio specialized in design and construction of single-family houses, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/en\/new-home-construction-projects-in-madrid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">new construction<\/a><\/strong> y <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/en\/prefabricated-concrete-houses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">prefabricated concrete houses<\/a><\/strong>We explain in detail <strong>what is a passive house or passivhaus<\/strong>, what are its real benefits and <strong>how much it costs to build a passive house in Spain<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Tabla de contenidos<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/en\/complete-guide-to-passive-houses\/#What_are_Passive_Houses_or_Passivhaus\" >What are Passive Houses or Passivhaus?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/en\/complete-guide-to-passive-houses\/#Basic_characteristics_of_passive_houses\" >Basic characteristics of passive houses<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/en\/complete-guide-to-passive-houses\/#1_High-performance_thermal_insulation\" >1. High-performance thermal insulation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/en\/complete-guide-to-passive-houses\/#2_Elimination_of_thermal_bridges\" >2. Elimination of thermal bridges<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/en\/complete-guide-to-passive-houses\/#3_High-performance_carpentry\" >3. High-performance carpentry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/en\/complete-guide-to-passive-houses\/#4_Air_tightness\" >4. Air tightness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/en\/complete-guide-to-passive-houses\/#5_Mechanical_ventilation_with_heat_recovery\" >5. Mechanical ventilation with heat recovery<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/en\/complete-guide-to-passive-houses\/#Prefabricated_passive_houses_an_option_on_the_rise\" >Prefabricated passive houses: an option on the rise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/en\/complete-guide-to-passive-houses\/#Benefits_of_passive_houses\" >Benefits of passive houses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/en\/complete-guide-to-passive-houses\/#How_much_does_a_passive_house_cost_in_Spain\" >How much does a passive house cost in Spain?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/en\/complete-guide-to-passive-houses\/#Indicative_prices\" >Indicative prices<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/en\/complete-guide-to-passive-houses\/#Design_and_construction_of_passive_houses\" >Design and construction of passive houses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/en\/complete-guide-to-passive-houses\/#Thinking_about_building_a_passive_house\" >Thinking about building a passive house?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/en\/complete-guide-to-passive-houses\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/en\/complete-guide-to-passive-houses\/#1_What_is_the_difference_between_a_passive_house_and_a_conventional_house\" >1. What is the difference between a passive house and a conventional house?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/en\/complete-guide-to-passive-houses\/#Are_prefabricated_passive_houses_customizable\" >Are prefabricated passive houses customizable?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/en\/complete-guide-to-passive-houses\/#Does_a_passive_house_need_heating\" >Does a passive house need heating?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/en\/complete-guide-to-passive-houses\/#Is_a_passive_house_more_expensive\" >Is a passive house more expensive?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/en\/complete-guide-to-passive-houses\/#5_Are_passive_houses_suitable_for_any_area_of_Spain\" >5. Are passive houses suitable for any area of Spain?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_Passive_Houses_or_Passivhaus\"><\/span>What are Passive Houses or Passivhaus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Que-son-las-casas-pasivas-o-Passivhaus-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"What are Passive Houses or Passivhaus?\" class=\"wp-image-29900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Que-son-las-casas-pasivas-o-Passivhaus-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Que-son-las-casas-pasivas-o-Passivhaus-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Que-son-las-casas-pasivas-o-Passivhaus-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Que-son-las-casas-pasivas-o-Passivhaus-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Que-son-las-casas-pasivas-o-Passivhaus.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Passive houses, also known as <strong>Passivhaus houses<\/strong>, are homes designed and built under an international standard born in Germany whose main objective is to <strong>minimize energy consumption<\/strong> without sacrificing comfort.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike a conventional house, a <strong>passive house<\/strong> maintains a stable indoor temperature throughout the year thanks to its design, orientation and construction systems, <strong>reducing energy consumption by up to 90%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This concept applies to a <strong>detached single-family house<\/strong>, a <strong>semi-detached single-family house<\/strong> or even a <strong>prefabricated single-family<\/strong> house.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Basic_characteristics_of_passive_houses\"><\/span>Basic characteristics of passive houses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a house to be considered Passivhaus, it must comply with a series of very specific technical principles:<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_High-performance_thermal_insulation\"><\/span>1. High-performance thermal insulation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Prefabricated concrete passive<\/strong> houses stand out especially in this point, since concrete offers high <strong>thermal inertia<\/strong>, helping to maintain a constant interior temperature.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Elimination_of_thermal_bridges\"><\/span>2. Elimination of thermal bridges<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the <strong>construction of passive houses<\/strong>, care is taken at all construction joints to avoid heat or cold losses.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_High-performance_carpentry\"><\/span>3. High-performance carpentry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Triple-glazed windows and doors with highly efficient frames.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Air_tightness\"><\/span>4. Air tightness<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The housing envelope must be completely watertight to avoid uncontrolled leaks.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Mechanical_ventilation_with_heat_recovery\"><\/span>5. Mechanical ventilation with heat recovery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the key systems of <strong>passive houses<\/strong>, which allows to renew the indoor air without losing energy.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prefabricated_passive_houses_an_option_on_the_rise\"><\/span>Prefabricated passive houses: an option on the rise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Casas-pasivas-prefabricadas-una-opcion-en-auge-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"Prefabricated passive houses: an option on the rise\" class=\"wp-image-29902\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Casas-pasivas-prefabricadas-una-opcion-en-auge-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Casas-pasivas-prefabricadas-una-opcion-en-auge-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Casas-pasivas-prefabricadas-una-opcion-en-auge-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Casas-pasivas-prefabricadas-una-opcion-en-auge-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Casas-pasivas-prefabricadas-una-opcion-en-auge.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More and more customers are interested in <strong>prefabricated passive<\/strong> houses, as they combine energy efficiency, speed of execution and cost control.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In our studio we are especially committed to <strong>prefabricated concrete passive<\/strong> houses, an ideal solution for those who are looking for:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>High energy efficiency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Durability and low maintenance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contemporary and customizable design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accuracy in project execution<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/casa-unifamiliar-prefabricada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">prefabricated single-family houses<\/a><\/strong> allow the Passivhaus standard to be applied with great accuracy, reducing on-site errors and improving the final result.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_passive_houses\"><\/span>Benefits of passive houses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Building a passive house is not only a matter of savings, but of quality of life.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Energy and economic savings:<\/strong> A passivhaus house drastically reduces heating and cooling costs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Thermal comfort all year round: <\/strong>Stable temperature in winter and summer, without drafts or cold areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Healthy indoor air:<\/strong> Thanks to controlled ventilation, indoor air is always clean and free of pollutants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sustainability and energy efficiency:<\/strong> Efficient houses reduce the carbon footprint and are committed to responsible <strong>housing construction<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Higher home value:<\/strong> A passive house has a higher market value and a better energy rating.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_a_passive_house_cost_in_Spain\"><\/span>How much does a passive house cost in Spain?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Cuanto-cuesta-una-casa-pasiva-en-Espana-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"How much does a passive house cost in Spain?\" class=\"wp-image-29904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Cuanto-cuesta-una-casa-pasiva-en-Espana-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Cuanto-cuesta-una-casa-pasiva-en-Espana-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Cuanto-cuesta-una-casa-pasiva-en-Espana-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Cuanto-cuesta-una-casa-pasiva-en-Espana-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Cuanto-cuesta-una-casa-pasiva-en-Espana.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most common questions is the price. The cost of a <strong>prefabricated passive house in Spain<\/strong> depends on several factors: <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Living area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/cuanto-cuesta-el-proyecto-de-una-vivienda-unifamiliar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">single-family house project<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Construction system (traditional or prefabricated).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finishing level.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Location and urban planning regulations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indicative_prices\"><\/span>Indicative prices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Traditional passive house<\/strong>: from <strong>1,600 &#8211; 2,200 \u20ac\/m\u00b2<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prefabricated concrete passive house<\/strong>: from <strong>1,500 &#8211; 2,000 \u20ac\/m\u00b2<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although the initial investment may be slightly higher, the energy savings in the medium and long term more than offset the cost.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Design_and_construction_of_passive_houses\"><\/span>Design and construction of passive houses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The success of a passive house depends largely on the initial design. That is why it is essential to have a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/en\/custom-detached-house-architect\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">single-family house architect<\/a><\/strong> specialized in passivhaus. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At <strong>Fran Cort\u00e9s Arquitectos<\/strong> we approach each <strong>new construction project<\/strong> in a comprehensive manner:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Custom architectural design.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Energy optimization from the first sketch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete project management of a single-family house.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Construction of single-family<\/strong> and prefabricated concrete <strong>houses<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Technical control and energy certification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We design both detached <strong>passive<\/strong> houses and semi-detached houses, adapting to each client and plot.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thinking_about_building_a_passive_house\"><\/span>Thinking about building a passive house?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"615\" src=\"https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Proyecto-y-construccion-de-casas-pasivas-1024x615.webp\" alt=\"Thinking about building a passive house?\" class=\"wp-image-29906\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Proyecto-y-construccion-de-casas-pasivas-1024x615.webp 1024w, https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Proyecto-y-construccion-de-casas-pasivas-300x180.webp 300w, https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Proyecto-y-construccion-de-casas-pasivas-768x462.webp 768w, https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Proyecto-y-construccion-de-casas-pasivas-1536x923.webp 1536w, https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Proyecto-y-construccion-de-casas-pasivas.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are looking for an architectural firm specializing in prefabricated passive houses, new construction and construction of single-family homes, in Fran Cort\u00e9s Arquitectos we accompany you throughout the process, from design to delivery of your home.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact us at<\/a><\/strong> and tell us about your dream home.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<br\/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1767103897542\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_the_difference_between_a_passive_house_and_a_conventional_house\"><\/span>1. What is the difference between a passive house and a conventional house?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>A passive house consumes up to 90% less energy and offers greater comfort and air quality.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1767103920359\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_prefabricated_passive_houses_customizable\"><\/span>Are prefabricated passive houses customizable?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, prefabricated passivhaus houses allow fully customized designs. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1767103940815\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_a_passive_house_need_heating\"><\/span>Does a passive house need heating?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, but minimally. In many cases it is covered by very efficient systems or renewable energy. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1767103956559\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_passive_house_more_expensive\"><\/span>Is a passive house more expensive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The initial investment is somewhat higher, but the energy savings pay off in the short and medium term.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1767103973559\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Are_passive_houses_suitable_for_any_area_of_Spain\"><\/span>5. Are passive houses suitable for any area of Spain?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, the Passivhaus standard can be adapted to any climate: coastal, inland, north or south. 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