page_title: Superinsulation
hierarchical_section_title: Superinsulation
caption_attribution_description: English: Passivhaus cross-section, English annotation. Español: Sección transversal de Passivhaus.
context_page_description: Superinsulation is an approach to building design, construction, and retrofitting that dramatically reduces heat loss by using much higher levels of insulation and airtightness than normal. Superinsulation is one of the ancestors of the passive house approach.
context_section_description: Superinsulation is an approach to building design, construction, and retrofitting that dramatically reduces heat loss (and gain) by using much higher levels of insulation and airtightness than normal. Superinsulation is one of the ancestors of the passive house approach.
caption: The passivhaus standard combines superinsulation with other techniques and technologies to achieve ultra-low energy use.
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