About Passivhaus Trust
Passivhaus is the leading international low energy, design standard. Over 20,000 houses, schools, offices and other buildings have been designed, built and tested to this standard across Europe.
"Passivhaus is the leading international low energy design standard. With over 20,000 buildings completed to this standard across Europe, it offers a robust, proven and cost-effective method to help the UK achieve its challenging carbon reduction targets for the built environment sector."
Chris Herring
Chair, Passivhaus Trust
About the Passivhaus Trust
The Passivhaus Trust is an independent, non-profit organisation that will provide leadership in the UK for the adoption of the Passivhaus standard and methodology. Its aim is to promote the principles of Passivhaus as a highly effective way of reducing energy use and carbon emissions from buildings in the UK, as well as providing high standards of comfort and building health.
The Passivhaus Trust aims to:
- preserve the integrity of Passivhaus standards and methodology.
- promote Passivhaus principles to the industry and government.
- undertake research and development on Passivhaus standards in the UK.
"The Passivhaus standard is rooted in sound building physics and is based upon over 20 years of research and development. We are enthusiastic advocates of the standard, and welcome and support the launch of the Passivhaus Trust. The Trust has a vital role to play associated with training and quality assurance and in promoting cost effective ultra-low energy design in the UK."
Professor David Strong
Independent consultant