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mads.xsd"><authority><topic authority="http://AATesaurus.cultura.gencat.cat/aat/getty_en">passive house construction</topic></authority><related type="broader"><topic>construction by function</topic></related><variant type="other"><topic>construction, passive house</topic></variant> <note xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[ Construction of dwellings that follows a standard for energy efficiency, particularly construction that is certified to meet criteria for heating, cooling, and other energy demands in addition to airtightness. These standards often include reliance on solar heating and insulation to create low-energy buildings. ]]></note></mads>