Trends of Passive Buildings in Lithuania

Dear Respondents,

This study aims to determine your views on the trends of passive buildings in Lithuania. The data obtained during the study will be analyzed in the final thesis. The survey is anonymous, and you do not need to provide your first or last name. Please mark the appropriate answer with the letter "V" or write your answer.

Thank you in advance for your time.

Results are publicly available

a building constructed from materials that are not harmful to the environment and peopleless energy is consumed during the operation of the buildingthe materials used during building operation pollute the environment less

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Eco-friendliness of the building (impact on the environment, operational characteristics)

Operating costs of the building

Interior of the building

Microclimate of the building

Ownership data of the building

High energy class of the building

Geographical location of the building

Local air quality

Development of communication systems

energy is used more rationallynon-polluting environment during operationa passive building is innovativegood noise insulationstable value (the selling price is about 30% higher than that of a regular house)a passive building meets the latest construction trendsthermal comfort (in all seasons)better indoor air quality (due to the recovery system).

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healthy indoor environment

convenient usage

safety (personal, household, environmental)

job creation

ecological perspective: construction of energy-efficient buildings

economically efficient over time

adaptability with minimal costs

competitive advantages

long life cycle of the systems

energy consumption efficiency

water conservation

reduction of greenhouse gas emissions

waste management/recycling

effective materials use

prevention of noise, water, air pollution

land conservation

protection and enhancement of biodiversity

Sharing innovative practicesImproving the competencies of specialized construction company employeesFamiliarizing employees of specialized companies with the 'passive house' standardsApplying the good practices of successfully implemented passive house projects by similar companiesImproving public social activism and environmental awarenessChanges in national legal regulationsActivism of non-governmental organizations that support energy-efficient systems

yes, state institutions are actively delving into this areayes, government institutions are delving into this area, but there is a lack of more active encouragementno, government institutions do not pay attention to the construction of eco-friendly buildings

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designconstructionoperationcertification

regulatory barriersthese technologies do not fit our buildingtoo high costs of implementing these technologiesI have no information about these technologiesfits the current building condition and energy supply methodcomplicated certification

Trends of Passive Buildings in Lithuania

1. Which statement do you think best describes eco-friendly construction:

2. What criteria do you think are the most important when choosing a passive house (rate on a scale of 5, where 5 - very important, 1 - not important at all).

3. Which solutions for passive houses are difficult to implement:

4. What do you think are the advantages of a passive house (you can choose several options):

5. Which of the following renewable energy sources can be used in passive buildings? (you can choose multiple options).

6. Rate the following statements that reveal the benefits of a passive house to the economy, society, and environment, where 5 – very high benefit, 1 – very low benefit).

7. Rate which factors may contribute to the usefulness of a passive house (you can choose three answer options)

8. Which of the following energy-saving measures are used in your construction solutions? (you can choose multiple options).

9. Do you think the state encourages the construction of passive buildings?

10. What do you think are the main problems of passive building development in Lithuania (you can choose several answer options)

11. You are

12. Your education

13. Your age

14. Your company's profile

15. Your position

16. How much money could/would you like to invest annually in measures to increase building energy efficiency?

17. For what reasons have you not implemented/not used energy-saving technologies?