{"id":69846,"date":"2024-10-22T15:56:27","date_gmt":"2024-10-22T13:56:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/debesto.com\/en-us\/blog\/"},"modified":"2026-02-26T22:43:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T21:43:11","slug":"which-passive-windows-choose-a-guide-to-best-solutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/debesto.com\/en-us\/blog\/which-passive-windows-choose-a-guide-to-best-solutions\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Passive Windows Choose? A Guide to the Best Solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"299\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.debesto.com\/web\/assets\/sites\/7\/2024\/10\/22155416\/banner-passive-house-1-1-1024x299.jpg\" alt=\"European passive windows in winter UPVC frame\" class=\"wp-image-69903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.debesto.com\/web\/assets\/sites\/7\/2024\/10\/22155416\/banner-passive-house-1-1-1024x299.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.debesto.com\/web\/assets\/sites\/7\/2024\/10\/22155416\/banner-passive-house-1-1-300x88.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.debesto.com\/web\/assets\/sites\/7\/2024\/10\/22155416\/banner-passive-house-1-1-768x224.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.debesto.com\/web\/assets\/sites\/7\/2024\/10\/22155416\/banner-passive-house-1-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>When developing a project with passive house windows, the goal isn\u2019t just sustainability\u2014it\u2019s also about maximizing your return on investment. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>In this article, you&#8217;ll learn which windows are best for passive houses and whether importing passive windows from Europe is a smart choice.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns full-width-section has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#f9f9f9\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><strong>Upscale your spec home with high-performance windows from Europe<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">We manage the import process and help you find windows that<br>meet building codes, fit your deadlines, and boost your profit margins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><br><strong>See dedicated offer for:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/debesto.com\/en-us\/b2b-offer\/spec-house-developers\/\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">Spec Home Builders<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/debesto.com\/en-us\/b2b-offer\/\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">Others<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick overview of passive house windows<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To get Passive House certification, a building has to meet some pretty strict energy efficiency standards. Passive House Institute US (Phius) makes sure that homes follow specific guidelines for: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>airtightness, <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>heating and cooling, <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>overall energy use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>An important part of passive houses is the windows, which need to meet specific passive house requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Passive windows started in Europe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Passive House standard was developed by the Passive House Institute in Germany, which is why <strong>European passive windows are now leading products <\/strong>worldwide, offering excellent energy efficiency that meets the strictest German requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">German institute as a passive window global leader<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Passive windows are crucial for buildings certified by the Passive House Institute from Germany and the Passive House Institute in the U.S. (<strong>PHIUS<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"rat rat__outline\">\n    <p class=\"rat__header\"><\/p>\n    <p class=\"rat__content\"><p>You must know that European passive standards are even stricter than American ones.<br \/>\nThat\u2019s why, if some windows get certified in Germany, you can be sure they will also pass in the U.S.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:5%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer uag-hide-desktop uag-hide-tab\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.debesto.com\/web\/assets\/sites\/7\/2024\/10\/22155515\/passive-house.jpg\" alt=\"passive windows from Europe\" class=\"wp-image-69906\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.debesto.com\/web\/assets\/sites\/7\/2024\/10\/22155515\/passive-house.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cdn.debesto.com\/web\/assets\/sites\/7\/2024\/10\/22155515\/passive-house-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.debesto.com\/web\/assets\/sites\/7\/2024\/10\/22155515\/passive-house-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">U-Factor and passive window specifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When choosing windows for a Passive House in the Northeastern U.S., the <strong>key metric is the U-Factor <\/strong>of the whole window which measures how much heat a window lets escape. To meet Passive House standards in these colder climates, the overall U Value of the window should be less than 0.15.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is typically achieved with triple-glazed windows featuring low-e (low emissivity) coatings. For the glass itself (the Ug), you\u2019ll want it to be around 0.5 to 0.7 W\/m\u00b2K, ensuring that very little heat escapes through the glass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, <strong>the frame is just as important as the glass<\/strong>. In the North East, where the cold can easily penetrate poorly insulated materials, high-performance frames made from PVC with added insulation are critical to prevent heat loss through thermal bridges\u2014those weak spots where heat can escape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For a Passive House in the North East, focus on triple glazing with a U-Factor below 0.15, low-e coatings, and well-insulated frames.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:5%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.debesto.com\/web\/assets\/2019\/03\/06090816\/cortizo-80-OPT.jpg\" alt=\"Cortizo COR 80 Industrial Aluminum passive windows\" class=\"wp-image-56551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.debesto.com\/web\/assets\/2019\/03\/06090816\/cortizo-80-OPT.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.debesto.com\/web\/assets\/2019\/03\/06090816\/cortizo-80-OPT-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.debesto.com\/web\/assets\/2019\/03\/06090816\/cortizo-80-OPT-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.debesto.com\/web\/assets\/2019\/03\/06090816\/cortizo-80-OPT-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/debesto.com\/en-us\/windows\/products\/window-cortizo-cor-80-industrial\/\">Cortizo COR 80 aluminum windows<\/a> are one of the European thermally broken windows that features <strong>U-Factor 0.15 Btu\/h\u00b7ft2\u00b7F<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Passive house windows without overspending<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As with all windows, you can buy them locally in the U.S. or import them from Europe, <strong>saving up to 4 times the cost<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To compare window prices from your local vendor with prices of European windows, <a href=\"https:\/\/debesto.com\/en-us\/price-lists\/\">check the price lists here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Passive windows from Europe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You can apply for certification of your selected windows through the Phius Institute. You can choose between windows that are already in the Phius Certified Product Database or those that are not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the second case <strong>we reccomend sourcing a window that is already certified in German PHI<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It gives it a big chance to gain US certification without problems, because those windows offer great thermal and airtight parameters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the passive certification procedure, you will need the following data, among other things:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>U-value of frames<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>U-value of glass<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>U-value of the whole window (U-Factor)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:5%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer uag-hide-desktop uag-hide-tab\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.debesto.com\/web\/assets\/sites\/7\/2024\/09\/05121603\/Salamander-bluEvo-82-profile.png\" alt=\"uPVC window price Salamander bluEvolution 82 passive windows\" class=\"wp-image-66766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.debesto.com\/web\/assets\/sites\/7\/2024\/09\/05121603\/Salamander-bluEvo-82-profile.png 500w, https:\/\/cdn.debesto.com\/web\/assets\/sites\/7\/2024\/09\/05121603\/Salamander-bluEvo-82-profile-300x240.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/debesto.com\/en-us\/windows\/products\/window-brugmann-bluevolution-82\/\">Salamander bluEvolution 82 <\/a>windows are certified at American Phius<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The price for 36 x 60&#8243; triple-pane tilt turn window starts from<strong> 360 USD<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"list\">List of passive windows certified in German PHI<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Below you can see window profiles best suited for passive houses, segmented by their material type, focusing on their certification dates and insulation properties. The U-values are provided along with their equivalent U-factors for better understanding by American readers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aluminum Profiles<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/debesto.com\/en-us\/windows\/products\/window-aluprof-mb-104-passive\/\">Aluprof MB104 Passive SI<\/a> (Certified since May 14, 2014) &#8211; Uw: 0.76 W\/m\u00b2K (U-factor: 0.13)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aliplast Genesis 90<\/strong> (Certified since August 8, 2020) &#8211; Uw: 0.80 W\/m\u00b2K (U-factor: 0.14)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reynaers Masterline 10<\/strong> (Certified since January 19, 2022) &#8211; Uw: 0.80 W\/m\u00b2K (U-factor: 0.14)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>uPVC Profiles<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/debesto.com\/en-us\/windows\/products\/window-brugmann-bluevolution-82\/\">Salamander bluEvolution 82<\/a> (Certified since June 30, 2024) &#8211; Uw: 0.80 W\/m\u00b2K (U-factor: 0.14)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/debesto.com\/en-us\/windows\/products\/gealan-kubus-pvc-windows\/\">Gealan Kubus<\/a> (Certified since July 16, 2018) &#8211; Uw: 1.00 W\/m\u00b2K (U-factor: 0.18)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/debesto.com\/en-us\/windows\/products\/gealan-9000-window-system\/\">Gealan S9000<\/a> (Certified since July 2, 2018) &#8211; Uw: 0.99 W\/m\u00b2K (U-factor: 0.17)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/debesto.com\/en-us\/windows\/products\/window-ideal-8000\/\">Aluplast Ideal 8000 <\/a>(Certified since April 1, 2020) &#8211; Uw: 1.00 W\/m\u00b2K (U-factor: 0.18)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/debesto.com\/en-us\/windows\/products\/gealan-linear-pvc-window-system\/\">Gealan Linear<\/a> (Certified since December 13, 2020) &#8211; Uw: 1.00 W\/m\u00b2K (U-factor: 0.18)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rehau Synego<\/strong> (Certified since July 5, 2017) &#8211; Uw: 1.00 W\/m\u00b2K (U-factor: 0.18)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/debesto.com\/en-us\/windows\/products\/gealan-8000-window-system\/\">Gealan S8000<\/a> (Certified since July 6, 2018) &#8211; Uw: 1.19 W\/m\u00b2K (U-factor: 0.21)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<article class=\"post post--tile\">\n  <div class=\"post__image\">\n    <figure class=\"\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.debesto.com\/web\/assets\/2022\/08\/06090507\/debesto-video-consultation.jpg\" alt=\"debesto video consultation\"\/>\n    <\/figure>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"post__content\">\n    <h2><a href=\"https:\/\/debesto.com\/en-us\/quick-contact-form\/\" title=\"Book a free project consultation\">Need help with sourcing passive windows?<\/a><\/h2>\n        <p>We\u2019ll help you get windows that meet your standards and deadlines, increasing your profit margin.<\/p>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/debesto.com\/en-us\/quick-contact-form\/\" class=\"btn btn--fill\" title=\"Book a free project consultation\"><span>Book a free project consultation<\/span><\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For developers and design-build firms choosing the right windows for a passive house is about <strong>balancing energy efficiency requirements and cost<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>European brands like Salamander bluEvolution 82 provide an <strong>excellent combination of high thermal performance and competitive pricing,<\/strong> making them an attractive choice for those looking to meet passive house standards without overspending.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are searching for passive windows manufactured in Europe, we are here to help you source windows fitted to your specs and arrange secure shipping directly to your job site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns full-width-section is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c42f7767aac6b8f711d65cc7bed60f6d\" style=\"font-size:28px\"><span style=\"color: #c92116\"><strong>European Windows<\/strong><\/span><strong> for Spec Home Builders<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Save up to 50% &#8211; Direct from Poland<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On-site Delivery &#8211; Seamless Import<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Installation Support Included<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Check dedicated offer for<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-outline is-style-outline--3\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/debesto.com\/en-us\/b2b-offer\/spec-house-developers\/\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">Spec Home Builders<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-outline is-style-outline--4\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/debesto.com\/en-us\/b2b-offer\/\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">Other customers<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer uag-hide-mob\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer uag-hide-desktop uag-hide-tab\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"423\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.debesto.com\/web\/assets\/sites\/7\/2025\/09\/24112144\/luxury-home-european-windows-offer-1024x423.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-77017\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.debesto.com\/web\/assets\/sites\/7\/2025\/09\/24112144\/luxury-home-european-windows-offer-1024x423.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.debesto.com\/web\/assets\/sites\/7\/2025\/09\/24112144\/luxury-home-european-windows-offer-300x124.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.debesto.com\/web\/assets\/sites\/7\/2025\/09\/24112144\/luxury-home-european-windows-offer-768x318.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.debesto.com\/web\/assets\/sites\/7\/2025\/09\/24112144\/luxury-home-european-windows-offer.jpg 1161w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Choosing the right windows for a passive house can be tricky, especially when balancing energy efficiency and budget. 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