Net zero housing design in practice: evaluating infrared heating in Passivhaus

Alejandro Moreno-Rangel; Kirsty Maguire; Tan Jia Yong

doi:10.17868/strath.00093285

Net zero housing design in practice: evaluating infrared heating in Passivhaus

Alejandro Moreno-Rangel
, Kirsty Maguire
, Tan Jia Yong

Architecture

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Abstract

This study evaluates a Passivhaus residential building in Scotland that integrates an MVHR system with innovative infrared panel heating to enhance thermal comfort and meet net-zero targets. Indoor environmental parameters (temperature, relative humidity, and CO₂ levels) were monitored at 15-minute intervals throughout 2024. Preliminary results indicate that while temperatures were below recommended levels due to occupant preferences and the unique heating characteristics of infrared panels, relative humidity remained within optimal ranges and CO₂ levels were generally acceptable. Energy analysis revealed total consumption at 24.13 kWh/m², with heating energy usage below the Passivhaus threshold. The findings underscore the potential of combining traditional MVHR systems with infrared heating to improve performance and occupant satisfaction in high-performance, net-zero homes.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	EG-ICE 2025
Subtitle of host publication	AI-Driven Collaboration for Sustainable and Resilient Built Environments Conference Proceedings
Editors	Alejandro Moreno-Rangel, Bimal Kumar
Place of Publication	Glasgow
Pages	738-744
Number of pages	7
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.17868/strath.00093285
Publication status	Published - 1 Jul 2025
Event	EG-ICE 2025: International Workshop on Intelligent Computing in Engineering - The Technology and Innovation Centre, Glasgow, United Kingdom Duration: 1 Jul 2025 → 3 Jul 2025 https://egice2025.co.uk/

Conference

Conference	EG-ICE 2025: International Workshop on Intelligent Computing in Engineering
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
City	Glasgow
Period	1/07/25 → 3/07/25
Internet address	https://egice2025.co.uk/

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

Keywords

passivhaus
net-zero homes
indoor environment monitoring
infrared heating
energy use

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1 Book
1 Paper

EG-ICE 2025: AI-Driven Collaboration for Sustainable and Resilient Built Environments Conference Proceedings
Moreno-Rangel, A. & Kumar, B., 6 Mar 2026, Glasgow.
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How Warm is Warm Enough? Measuring Comfort with Radiant Heating in a Scottish Passive House
Moreno-Rangel, A. & Maguire, K., 19 Jun 2025.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper

2 Invited talk
1 Organiser of major conference
1 Conference, workshop, seminar or course
1 Membership of committee

EG-ICE 2025: International Workshop on Intelligent Computing in Engineering
Moreno-Rangel, A. (Chair), Moreno-Rangel, A. (Organiser) & Kumar, B. (Chair)
1 Jul 2025 → 3 Jul 2025
Activity: Presenting or Organising an Event › Organiser of major conference
Retrofit Advisory Group meeting 4
Moreno-Rangel, A. (Keynote/plenary speaker)
6 Sept 2024
Activity: Presenting or Organising an Event › Conference, workshop, seminar or course
Path to Net Zero Housing Post Occupancy Analysis Insights IR Panels Implementation
Moreno-Rangel, A. (Speaker)
Sept 2024
Activity: Talk or Presentation › Invited talk

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Moreno-Rangel, A, Maguire, K & Yong, TJ 2025, Net zero housing design in practice: evaluating infrared heating in Passivhaus. in A Moreno-Rangel & B Kumar (eds), EG-ICE 2025: AI-Driven Collaboration for Sustainable and Resilient Built Environments Conference Proceedings. Glasgow, pp. 738-744, EG-ICE 2025: International Workshop on Intelligent Computing in Engineering, Glasgow, United Kingdom, 1/07/25. https://doi.org/10.17868/strath.00093285

Net zero housing design in practice: evaluating infrared heating in Passivhaus. / Moreno-Rangel, Alejandro; Maguire, Kirsty; Yong, Tan Jia.
EG-ICE 2025: AI-Driven Collaboration for Sustainable and Resilient Built Environments Conference Proceedings. ed. / Alejandro Moreno-Rangel; Bimal Kumar. Glasgow, 2025. p. 738-744.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution book

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Net zero housing design in practice: evaluating infrared heating in Passivhaus

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Research output

EG-ICE 2025: AI-Driven Collaboration for Sustainable and Resilient Built Environments Conference Proceedings

How Warm is Warm Enough? Measuring Comfort with Radiant Heating in a Scottish Passive House

Activities

EG-ICE 2025: International Workshop on Intelligent Computing in Engineering

Retrofit Advisory Group meeting 4

Path to Net Zero Housing Post Occupancy Analysis Insights IR Panels Implementation

Cite this