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Passivhaus Institut Darmstadt

Independent research institute for maximum energy efficiency in buildings, founded in 1996 by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Feist.

Last updated September 15, 2026

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The Passive House Institute is an internationally leading independent research institute with extensive expertise in highly energy-efficient construction and renovation. It was founded in 1996 by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Feist, the developer of the Passive House concept, who continues to serve as head of research. The institute's fields of activity include research projects aimed at further refining the Passive House concept and consulting services such as advice on energy efficiency measures, project support, and quality assurance. The world's first Passive House was built in Darmstadt, Germany, in 1990.

History

The Passive House Institute was founded in 1996 by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Feist, the developer of the Passive House concept, who continues to be the head of research. The world's first Passive House was built in Darmstadt, Germany, in 1990. For more than three decades, the institute has been one of the leading independent research institutions in the field of highly energy-efficient construction. Its fields of activity include research projects covering a wide range of topics aimed at further refining the Passive House concept, as well as consulting services including advice on energy efficiency measures, project support, and quality assurance.

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Internationally leading independent research institute in the field of highly energy-efficient construction and renovation.

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