Passive House Glass Systems

Energy Efficiency Meets Natural Light

Passive Standard Bi-Folds

Composite & Aluminium Options

Passive Standard Sliding Doors

High Performance Glazing

Aluminium Bi-Folds

For Passive House Design

Passive House Standard Glazing for Yorkshire Homes

For glazing that meets passive house standards, Solarlux glass systems deliver outstanding energy efficiency and high levels of insulation and airtightness.

Our premium, custom made range includes thermally-efficient bi-folding doors, sliding doors, windows and even a Wintergarden glass extension capable of reaching overall U-values (Uw-values) for the passive house requirement of under 0.89 W/m²K.

At the same time, they embody the quality, German engineering and innovative design that Solarlux is renowned for, with slim sightlines, oversized glass panes and high quality, durable materials.

And with a huge choice of finishes and colours, our range of passive house standard glazing systems offers creative freedom for a truly stunning, personalised design.

Choice of 30 colours in gloss or matt, at no extra cost
Premium, long-lasting materials, responsibly sourced
Excellent thermal insulation and sound proofing
Highly engineered mechanism and features ensure safety, security, stability, ease of use and noiseless motion
Tested and certified to British and European Standards for security, accessibility and safety
Yorkshire team of design and installation glazing specialists to guide you every step of the way to your perfect doors
Fully fabricated in Germany with all components purpose-designed and manufactured in one place, ensuring consistency, quality and complete system integrity

What Is Passive House?

Passive House is a sustainable standard and design principle for homes and other buildings that focuses on achieving exceptional energy efficiency, thermal comfort and air quality.

The concept was pioneered in the early 1990s in Germany, and the German term 'Passivhaus' is sometimes still used in the UK. The Passivhaus Institut (PHI) developed the standard and continues to guide its adoption and support the creation of buildings that maintain a consistent indoor temperature throughout the year and significantly reduce energy bills.

How Does Passive House Work?

Making the most of natural heat sources such as sunlight, passive house design also then uses the components of a building - such as high levels of insulation, airtight construction and high performance glazing with thermal breaks - to minimise the loss of that heat.

This 'fabric-first' approach uses a mechanical ventilation and heat recovery system to achieve energy efficiency, instead of relying on traditional heating and cooling systems.

Passive House Glass Doors & Windows

Glass is one of the main areas of heat loss and gain in a building. In passive houses, therefore, glass doors and windows are a key focus for thermally-efficient design. They play a vital role in creating a stable, comfortable indoor environment with minimal energy demand.

To perform to passive house standards, glass systems must be able to reach overall U-values (known as Uw-values) of 0.89 W/m²K. Uw-values are a key metric for the passive house standard that encompasses not just the glass itself (Ug-value), but the frame as well (Uf-value).

Low U-values are possible through features such as:

High performance double or triple glazing
Advanced thermal breaks
Thermally insulated profiles
Robust sealing systems
Technologies like heat recovery systems.

They may also use solar control glass to maximise solar gain in cooler months and minimise it in warmer months.

Solarlux Glazing for Passive Projects

Why choose Solarlux for your passive house project?

Solarlux is a byword for stunning, German-engineered glass systems crafted from the very best materials and designed to deliver exceptional performance.

Some of these glass systems can meet passive standards, although they are not Passive House certified. This makes them ideal for homeowners aiming for energy efficiency and passive house principles.

By choosing one of our passive standard bi-fold doors, sliding doors or glass extension, you'll also get all the outstanding features that run through every Solarlux product:

Some of the slimmest sightlines and largest single glass panes on the market
High performance glazing
Premium quality, durable materials, sustainably sourced and processed
Bespoke solutions for any house or style with wide range of colours and materials
Complies with all relevant British Standards and Building Regulations
Highly weather resistant including wind and snow load bearing requirements
Secure locking systems and safety features
Optional flush threshold for full accessibility
Lighting, shading and ventilation options
Single 10-year warranty covering the whole system

Passive House Certified or Passive House Standard?

If you are trying to maximise energy efficiency in your home by following passive house design principles, you'll find products that are passive house certified and products that meet passive house standards.

So what's the difference between certified and standard?

Passive Standard
This is when a product, glass system or building is designed to follow passive house principles and performance targets as defined by the Passivhaus Institute. However, it may not have been formally reviewed or tested.

Passive Certified
This means the product, glass system or building has been officially proven to meet passive house requirements. It has been independently assessed, tested and verified by an accredited Passive House certifier.

Yorkshire Team with Passive House Glazing Expertise

Our in-house team of glazing designers and installers includes a qualified passive house tradesperson with a specialism in the building envelope.

Trained, tested and accredited by the Passive House Institute (PHI), our specialist uses the institute's own energy-modelling tool, the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP), to help us design and deliver glass systems that fulfil passive house standards.

He also ensures we install our passive-standard bi-folds, sliding doors and Wintergarden glass extensions in the correct way, so as to maintain their intended level of thermal efficiency.

We are an approved Solarlux partner with more than 30 years' experience in construction and glazing. Our team of glazing designers, engineers and installers is based in Leeds and work with homeowners across Yorkshire to align their homes with passive house principles.

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Our Passive House Glass Systems

Solarlux has five glazing systems capable of meeting passive house performance levels. Despite their varied styles, they share some core features that make them highly energy efficient:

High-performance glazing, including triple glazing and advanced insulated glass options
Multi-functional thermal breaks, such as the unique patented bionicTURTLE®, to minimise cold bridging and heat transfer
Thermally-insulated profiles designed to reduce heat loss
Multiple sealing levels and weather-resistant construction help to prevent air leakage
Slim frames and sightlines to maximise glass surface area and allow more natural light

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