Foleshill Health Centre leads the way for low energy health facilities
In its first year, the Passivhaus Foleshill Health Centre in the UK has experienced a 78% reduction of energy use compared to that of a traditionally constructed building.
It has been calculated that over 25 years, the cost of owning the asset would be 40% less than a code standard facility. This is inclusive of capital and renewal, operations and maintenance. Although capital cost was higher, the operational cost of the asset so much lower that the payback period is around 7.5 years.
Studies by the World Economic Forum on the value of the ‘green premium’ in green real estate have shown that green certifications yield a rent premium of 6.0% and a sales premium of 7.6%.
Passivhaus buildings can be retrofit and new builds. Enhance comfort and health for occupants while reducing costs across energy, cleaning and maintenance due to the superior output of the quality assured Passivhaus building standard.