Gallery: World’s First Passivhau...

Passivhaus - the extremely energy-efficient building standard that has made great inroads in Europe - is commonly associated with homes, however the world’s first Passivhaus public bathhouse and swimming pool just opened this month in Lünen, Germany. The project showcases how even traditionally energy-intensive buildings can conform to the intensive building standard. The project pairs a super-efficient building shell with low-energy equipment, captures waste energy, and offsets energy use with solar electric panels. The 50% energy reduction translates to a whopping projected savings of €193,000 each year.