He Afandecor group, with more than 20 years of experience in the windows and enclosures sector, takes another step in its commitment to energy efficiency and becomes part of the conglomerate of companies committed to almost zero consumption buildings. 

What is the Passivhaus Consortium?

The Passivhaus Consortium is a non-profit association committed to the buildings of the future. Its activity began in 2016 with the aim of accelerating the arrival of these buildings and promoting cooperation between companies in the market willing to improve the energy efficiency of cities and the quality of life of their inhabitants.

The group is made up of more than 20 leading companies in their sector who are committed to the values of commitment to sustainability and environmental protection. From now on, Afandecor will share work space with prestigious brands in a strong commitment to the construction of almost zero-consumption buildings. 

What is a Passivhaus home?

A building "passivhaus" either "of almost zero consumption, passive and net or positive balance” It is one that complies with the 5 basic principles:

• Proper insulation: materials that insulate from outside heat and cold. 
• No air leak: avoiding gaps or cracks that allow air to leak from the outside.
• No thermal bridges: Avoid thermal bridges that cause the home to heat up in summer and cool down in winter. Around 20% of the energy consumed annually by a home is used to cover heat leaks.
• Controlled ventilation system (SVC): that guarantees healthy indoor air, without losing indoor cold or heat.
• High performance windows: with triple glass, high efficiency profiles and hardware that guarantee maximum airtightness. 

A passive building is sustainable since a 90% needs less power. This type of construction provides comfort to the residents, significant energy savings and the best conservation of our planet. 

At Afandecor group we are committed to these principles and we have in our catalog High-performance windows capable of providing a building with adequate insulation with thermal bridge breakage. In addition, our professionals are trained toadvise the client in achieving their home passivhaus and our technicians work with precision to avoid air leaks in the installation. In our group we help you optimize energy, take advantage of sunlight and reduce consumption.