Assessing passive building performance in China - revision required?

"Made in Germany" is very popular in China and recognized as proof of quality. However, German approaches cannot always be transferred to other regions and cultures without adaptation. The German Passive House Standard for instance is such a German development which attracts more and more attention. Its principles support China in moving forward towards energy efficient buildings, which has already been demonstrated in many pilot projects. Yet, designers need to be aware that the methods, that are developed for and commonly used in Europe, may not be adequate for the greatly varying building practice and climate conditions in other countries.