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## [3 Passive House Ventilation Modes to Provide Occupant Comfort](https://blog.swegon.com/na/3-passive-house-ventilation-modes-to-provide-occupant-comfort)

 Buildings designed to meet Passive House criteria are known primarily for very low energy consumption. Occupant comfort, however, has always been one of the stated goals of the Passive House. According to Passipedia, a Passive House Institute (PHI) resource, Passive House is “a building standard …

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