In view of the higher energy efficiency requirements and comfort requirements of Passive House buildings it has become increasingly important to consider the correct planning aspects of kitchen extractor hoods in the energy balance of the building. This guide serves as a planning aid for integration of kitchen exhaust systems for energy efficient buildings. In addition, it provides an approach for considering kitchen exhaust systems in the energy balance calculation of the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP).

11/2024: Fact Sheet #33/2024, “Extractor Hoods in Passive House and EnerPHit Homes”, available on Passipedia (Free access for all PHCA members). ACCESS FACT SHEETS