# Energy-Passive Houses The Energy House is the World's First 'Passive House Premium' Building By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-11-05 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passive-house References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/house-of-energy-passive-house-premium/40242/) & [passiv.de](http://passiv.de/en/) The [Energy House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marie-selby-botanical-gardens) is a building, located in Kaufbeuren, Germany, that is all set to be classed as the world's first Passive House Premium certification. This building has annual heating needs of only 8 kWh, while its roof is equipped with a special 250 square meter [photovoltaic system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e55000) that draws in energy from the sun. The building's energy efficiency is also the result of triple-glazed windows that offer excellent thermal protection, not to mention a ventilation system that is equipped with quality heat recovery mechanisms. The building also has a ground-source heat pump that offers any additional heating and hot water that may be required. Surplus energy generated by the photovoltaic panels is fed back into the grid. [Eco-friendly architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rewild-homes) is taking on new levels of importance at a time when energy is exceedingly expensive and difficult to obtain, and the Energy House is leading the charge. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco-friendly Architecture:** The Energy House showcases the trend of eco-friendly architecture by being the world's first Passive House Premium building. - **Energy Efficiency:** The Energy House demonstrates the trend of energy efficiency through its annual heating needs of only 8 kWh and the use of triple-glazed windows and a heat recovery ventilation system. - **Renewable Energy:** The Energy House highlights the trend of renewable energy with its photovoltaic system that draws in energy from the sun and surplus energy that is fed back into the grid. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** The Energy House presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the architecture industry by setting a new standard for eco-friendly and energy-efficient buildings. - **Energy:** The Energy House offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the energy industry by showcasing the potential of renewable energy sources and energy-efficient technologies. - **Construction:** The Energy House presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the construction industry by introducing new techniques and materials for designing and building energy-passive houses. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Climatic Resilient Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/west-don-ravine-passive-house.md) - [Compact Net-Zero Australian Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-passiv.md) - [Solar Powered Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e55000.md) - [Open-Air Kenyan Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/falcon-house-1.md) - [Large Passive House Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harmony-commons.md) - [Off-Grid Solar Panel Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/florian-busch-architects.md) - [Nature-Rooted Family Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haus-am-lagnesberg.md) - [Chic Curved Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curved-house1.md) - [Consolidated Photovoltaic Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photovoltaic-systems.md)