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KlimaHaus - certification and support

From concept to plaque: calculation, submission and support throughout the KlimaHaus Agency certification procedure.

What we take care of

  • 1KlimaHaus calculation for new builds and retrofits
  • 2Preparation of the application for the KlimaHaus Agency
  • 3Support throughout the certification procedure
  • 4Coordination with design, site supervision and trades
  • 5Final inspection, blower-door test and handover
  • 6Advice on the appropriate certification class

This list is not complete - describe your project and we will tell you which points are relevant for you.

How we work together

  1. First meeting: which KlimaHaus class makes sense and is achievable?
  2. KlimaHaus calculation based on the drawings, optimising insulation, windows and building services.
  3. Submission of the application to the KlimaHaus Agency.
  4. Support on site and preparation of inspections, for example the blower-door test.
  5. Final calculation with the materials actually installed.
  6. Issue of the KlimaHaus certificate (energy performance certificate) and plaque.

Time and cost

The calculation is usually ready within a few weeks. Certification runs in parallel with construction and is completed after completion and inspections. The effort depends on building size, desired class and the number of changes during construction. KlimaHaus Agency fees are added.

Legal basis

In South Tyrol KlimaHaus certification is mandatory for new buildings and certain retrofits. The basis is the provincial rules on building energy performance and the Technical Guideline of the South Tyrol Energy Agency - KlimaHaus. In South Tyrol the KlimaHaus certificate replaces the national energy performance certificate (APE).

Service area

We work throughout Val Venosta - from Resia, Curon and Malles via Prato, Lasa and Silandro to Naturno - in the Burgraviato around Merano and on request throughout South Tyrol. Our office is based in Prato allo Stelvio; site visits are standard for us. We work in German and Italian.

Frequently asked questions

Is the KlimaHaus certificate the same as the energy performance certificate?

Yes. In South Tyrol the KlimaHaus certificate serves as the building's energy performance certificate.

Which KlimaHaus classes are there?

The best known are KlimaHaus Gold, A and B. Which one is mandatory depends on the project and current rules; we advise you on which makes sense.

When should I think about KlimaHaus?

Already at the design stage: that way insulation, windows and building services can be optimised at the lowest cost.

What is a blower-door test?

A measurement of the building's airtightness, required for the higher KlimaHaus classes.

Does KlimaHaus also apply to retrofits?

Yes, specific KlimaHaus retrofit standards exist for existing buildings.