Events Archive
Here you will find an archive of past events.
May 2013
Coventry ECO House Workshops and Site Tours
Date: 23 May
Time: 08.45 - 13.15
Location: Coventry University
Cost: FREE
The Coventry ECO House project is now onsite and construction of two detached houses has started. These homes will be certified to the Passivhaus standard and also through the Code for Sustainable Homes at Levels 4 & 6. You are invited to visit the project and learn firsthand from the experiences of the design and build teams as work progresses onsite in Canley, Coventry.
LED lighting and heating for Passivhaus and low carbon buildings
Date: 15th May 2013
Time: 09.30 - 13.30
Location: St John's Innovation Centre, Cowley Road, Cambridge, CB4 0WS
Cost: FREE to SMEs across the East of England
When energy consumption is reduced to the Passivhaus standard, what are the options for heating and renewable energy?
Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson Training
Date: 13 - 14 May 2013
Time: Over 2 days
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £550 + VAT (standard price); £500 + VAT (discounted price for CIOB and PHT members); Examination Fee £150 + VAT
Excellent onsite workmanship and attention to detail is critical in achieving the required Passivhaus standards. To aid this process a new qualification has been developed by the Passivhaus Institut to recognise those tradespeople that can demonstrate the required level of knowledge to construct a building to the Passivhaus standard.
Costs and performance of Passivhaus and low carbon buildings
Date: 1 May 2013
Time: 08.30 - 13.30
Location: NRP Innovation Centre, Norwich Research park, Norwich
Cost: FREE to SMEs across the East of England
There has been much debate about the cost uplift of sustainable buildings, but do they really cost more? What is the trade off between capital costs and running costs?
April 2013
Carbonlite Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: 29th April 2013
Time: Over 2 non-consecutive weeks
Location: Plymouth
Cost: £1999 plus VAT for PHT/ AECB members; £2349 plus VAT for non-members
AECB CarbonLite, in Association with WARM Low Energy Building Practice, offers a Passivehaus Designer course specifically for the UK.
Certified European Passive House Designer Course & Exam
Date: 29 April - 3 May; 20 May - 23 May; Exam 14 June
Time: 8:00-17.00/17.30 all days
Location: University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
Cost: £1,930 (+VAT) to non- members; £1,780 (+VAT)to PHT members
In order to promote adoption of the Passivhaus standard and ensure that it is implemented with correct quality, the EU funded the CEPH project to deliver robust training and certification for Passivhaus Designers across EU member states. This CEPH course is conducted by the University of Strathclyde.
Building Products in a Resource Efficient World
Date: 17 April
Time: 13:30 - 17:30
Location: Roberts Building, UCL
Cost: £100+vat; £50+VAT for PHT members
The cost of resources is rising and whole life carbon calculations are now being demanded from some councils and clients. Where are the resource efficiency big wins, how do we measure embodied carbon and what about sequestered carbon and how do we benchmark our buildings?
Green Sky Thinking- Why choose Passivhaus?
Date: 15th April 2013
Time: 18:00 - 20:00
Location: Mildmay Community Centre (formerly Mayville Community Centre), Woodville Road, London, N16 8NA
Cost: FREE
An exploration of Passivhaus in practice through case studies and proven performance results at the Passivhaus certified and award winning Mayville Community Centre.
Certified Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: 7th-26th April 2012
Time: Distance Learning and 7 training days split over two weeks
Location: BRE, Watford
Cost: £2,250+VAT (standard price); £2,000+VAT (PHT members)
The Certified European Passivhaus Designer (CEPH) qualification provides candidates with all of the skills necessary to successfully design and deliver domestic buildings to the Passivhaus standard. This CEPH training course is conducted by the BRE.
Study tour- Oakmeadow Primary School
Date: 3rd April 2013
Time: 10:30 - 16:00
Location: Wolverhampton
Cost: FREE
As part of the nearly Zero Energy Buildings study tour, AIDA invites you to visit Oakmeadow Primary School, one of UK's first Passivhaus certified schools.
March 2013
The use of timber in the construction of Passivhaus and low carbon buildings
Date: 27th March
Time: Half Day, Morning
Location: St John's Innovation Centre, Cowley Road, Cambridge, CB4 0WS
Cost: FREE to SMEs across the East of England
This seminar will look at how is timber used in the construction of Passivhaus and low carbon buildings and what are the timber types, treatments and processes used to deliver this effective and efficient building material.
Building a Passivhaus using standard UK building techniques
Date: 12th March 2013
Time: 08:45 - 17:00
Location: Green Building Store's HQ in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire.
Cost: £295+VAT (standard), £265.50 +VAT for PHT members
Green Building Store's construction division Green Building Company will be offering a further one-day intensive course on the Passivhaus construction techniques used at UK projects such as the Denby Dale Passivhaus.
Ecobuild- Be:Passive - seminar and reception
Date: 6th March 2013
Time: 18:00 - 20:30
Location: Registered attendees will receive an email confirming the venue prior to the event
Cost: FREE- Registration essential
The Passivhaus Trust along with Patron Member Centre for the Built Environment at the Adapt Low Carbon Group, is jointly hosting a drinks reception at Ecobuild 2013.
Ecobuild - Passivhaus Seminars
Date: 5th - 7th March 2013
Time: 10:45 - 17:00
Location: Seminar Room 1, ExCeL, London
Cost: FREE
This seminar stream examines why Passivhaus is a standard worth aiming for and the design and technical strategies needed to achieve it. The session also explores how Passivhaus interfaces with UK specific regulations and how it can be used on large projects.
Ecobuild - UK Passivhaus Awards 2013 launch
Date: 5th March 2013
Time: 16:30 onwards
Location: Austrian Pavillion Kaffeehaus (stand S420).
Cost: FREE- By invitation only
Now in its second year, the UK Passivhaus Awards celebrates the design and performance of Passivhaus in the UK.
Ecobuild - Passivhaus Trust at stand N351
Date: 5th - 7th March 2013
Time: Over 3 days
Location: Stand N351, Ecobuild, ExCel, London
Cost: FREE
It's that time of the year again - Ecobuild, the world's biggest sustainable design and construction event, and we are very much a part of it. Let's hope once again Passivhaus will be among the hottest things being talked about at Ecobuild 2013.
February 2013
CIAT Passivhaus CPD event
Date: 28th February 2013
Time: 18:00
Location: University of Bolton- Room D1-036
Cost: Free to CIAT members; £10 non-members; 10% discount to PHT members
This CIAT CPD event on Passivhaus will be presented by Mike Shufflebotham from Green Building Store.
Building Information Modelling (BIM) for Passivhaus and Low Carbon Buildings
Date: 27th February 2013
Time: Morning
Location: Bidwells, Bidwell House, Trumpington Road, Cambridge, CB2 9LD
Cost: Free to Eligible SMEs
This seminar organised by Adapt CBE focuses on the background and use of building information modelling (BIM) for the design and delivery of Passivhaus and low carbon buildings.
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Passivhaus or Perverse house
Date: 27th February 2013
Time: All day
Location: PTEa Diespeker Wharf, 38 Graham Street, London N1 8JX
Cost: £99 for non-members, 10% discount for PHT members
This one day seminar takes a good hard look at Passivhaus standards and assesses them against other more commonly used standards such as SAP, Part L of the Building Regulations and the Code for Sustainable Homes.
Certified Passive House Tradesperson Course
Date: 26th - 27th February 2013; Exam 2nd March 2013
Time: Over 2 days
Location: SPHC, Dalgety Bay Business Centre, Ridge Way, Dalgety Bay, KY11 9JN
Cost: 10% discount for PHT Members: Course £550 + vat without funding, £275 + vat with funding; Exam £150 + vat without funding,£75 + vat with funding
The SPHC has been accredited by the Passive House Institute to provide this new 2 day Certified Passive House Tradesperson Course in the UK.
Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson Training
Date: 25th-26th February 2013
Time: Distance learning with 2 days face to face training plus 90 minute exam
Location: BRE, Watford
Cost: £550 + VAT (standard price); £500 + VAT (discounted price for CIOB and PHT members); Examination Fee: £150 + VAT
Excellent onsite workmanship and attention to detail is critical in achieving the required Passivhaus standards. To aid this process a new qualification has been developed by the Passivhaus Institut to recognise those tradespeople that can demonstrate the required level of knowledge to construct a building to the Passivhaus standard.
RESOURCE EFFICIENT BUILDINGS- Sustainable use of resources,
Date: 21st-22nd February 2013
Time: Over 2 days
Location: Vienna, Austria
Cost: See event page for details
International Congress taking place in Vienna, Austria parallel to the fair BAUEN & ENERGIE WIEN
Embodied Carbon, Passivhaus and Low Carbon Buildings 1
Date: 20th February 2013
Time: 08:30 - 13:15
Location: The Renewable House, BRE Innovation Park, Watford
Cost: Free to Eligible SMEs
What is embodied carbon and why is it important? This seminar by Adapt CBE provides an overview on the current status of embodied carbon in the built environment.
Passivhaus - What does it all mean?
Date: 20th February 2013
Time: 14:00
Location: Loughborough University, Dept of Civil & Building
Cost: FREE
This introductory event on Passivhaus is organised by the CIOB.
MVHR - Making ventilation systems work
Date: 19th February 2013
Time: 14:00-17:00
Location: Jevons room, first floor of UCL Energy Institute, Central House, 14 Upper Woburn Place, London WC1H 0NN
Cost: PHT Members £95+VAT; non-members £150 +VAT
When designing to Passivhaus standard, Mechanical VentilationSsystems with Heat Recovery (MVHR) are essential to achieve the required performance levels by providing fresh air supply with minimal heat-loss. This masterclass limited to 20 participants aims to answer all the questions you have always wanted to ask.
Ventilation in Passivhaus and low carbon buildings
Date: 6th February 2013
Time: Morning
Location: Bidwells, Bidwell House, Cambridge, CB2 9LD
Cost: Free to Eligible SMEs
This seminar organised by Adapt CBE focuses on the technologies and processes involved in the design, delivery and maintenance of mechanical and natural ventilation systems in Passivhaus and low carbon buildings.
Housing Conference & Expo
Date: 6th-7th February 2013
Time: Over 2 days
Location: Olympia, London
Cost: See event registration page
The Housing Expo event looks at the full housing life-cycle from design to refurbishment under one roof.
Meet the founder of Passivhaus: Wolfgang Feist talk at the University of East Anglia
Date: 5th February 2013
Time: 17:00 onwards
Location: University of East Anglia, Norwich
Cost: FREE to SMEs across the East; £30 + VAT for non SMEs or outside the region
As Passivhaus Trust Patrons, Adapt CBE have invited Prof. Wolfgang Feist to Norfolk to look at the various Passivhaus projects that are developing in the region and to host a talk at the University of East Anglia.
January 2013
Members & Technical Panel meeting
Date: 28/01/13
Time: 2 - 5pm
Location: London Campus, Coventry University East India House, 109-117 Middlesex Street, London E1 7JF
Cost: N/A
The Trust will be holding its next meeting for Founders/ Patrons and Technical Panel members 28th January 2013.
Designing and Delivery Passivhaus and Low Carbon Buildings 2
Date: 23rd January 2013
Time: All day
Location: Bidwells, Bidwell House, Cambridge
Cost: Free to Eligible SMEs
This seminar conducted by Adapt CBE explores significant detailing issues such as cold bridge elimination and provides an overview of how the Passivhaus Planning Package is used to design and deliver to the Passivhaus standard.
Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson Course
Date: 21st January 2013, Exam 26th January
Time:
Location: Edinburgh
Cost: £575 for non-members; 10% discount for PHT members
The aim of this training conducted by Target Zero for the 'Certified Passive House Tradesperson' certificate is to convey an overall impression of the interdisciplinary Passivhaus concept to tradesmen involved in the construction industry.
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 13th January 2013
Time: One Day Course
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £350+VAT (this includes PHPP manual and software worth £144 incl.VAT) ; 10% discount for PHT membe
This introductory course and workshop is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
Designing and Delivery Passivhaus and Low Carbon Buildings 1
Date: 9th January 2013
Time: 08:30 - 16:45
Location: Bidwells, Bidwell House, Cambridge
Cost: Free to Eligible SMEs
This seminar organised by Adapt CBE explores the reasoning behind the brief and the designer team's response of the UEA's Low Carbon Exemplar Building.
December 2012
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The UEA Low Carbon Campus Tour
Date: 12th December 2012
Time: 15:00 - 19:00
Location: Thomas Paine Building, University of East Anglia, Norwich
Cost: Free to Eligible SMEs
This tour organised by Adapt CBE will give an overview of the UEA's low carbon campus including a visit of the UEA Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Plant, Thomas Paine Study Centre and Elizabeth Fry Buildings.
Building a Passivhaus using standard UK building techniques
Date: 11th December 2012
Time: All day
Location: Green Building Store's HQ in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire.
Cost: £295+VAT (standard), £265.50 +VAT for PHT members
Green Building Store's construction division Green Building Company will be offering a further one-day intensive course on the Passivhaus construction techniques used at UK projects such as the Denby Dale Passivhaus.
The Green Deal Appraised
Date: 5th December 2013
Time: 08:30 - 13:15
Location: BRE Innovation Park, The Renewable House, Watford
Cost: Free to Eligible SMEs
Two case studies - one on EnerPhit - the passivhaus standard - will be presented along with a legislative overview.
November 2012
Austria Passivhaus Site Visit Tour
Date: 26th-28th November
Time: Over 3 days
Location: Innsbruck, Wels, Vienna (Austria)
Cost: See event page for details
The Austrian Passivhaus Site Visit Tour organised and sponsored by Advantage Austria is intended to inform UK construction experts about the latest developments in sustainable building in Austria.
Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson Course
Date: 21st, 22nd & 23rd November 2012; Exam: November 24th
Time: 09:00 - 17:30
Location: Warrington, Manchester
Cost: £425 (includes lunch, tuition & course notes), 10% discount for PHT members
Excellent onsite workmanship and attention to detail is critical in achieving the required Passivhaus standards. To aid this process a new qualification has been developed by the Passivhaus Institut to recognise those tradespeople that can demonstrate the required level of knowledge to construct a building to the Passivhaus standard. This course is run by Target Zero.
Healthy Homes: Ventilating for good indoor air quality
Date: 21st November 2012
Time: 13.30 - 17.00
Location: Create Centre Smeaton Road Bristol BS1 6XN
Cost: £59 for Green Register / GHA / UKIEG / PHT members; £85 for non-members; 3 places for the price of 2 (£118 members; £170 non-members)
This seminar will explore how we ensure best practice design, installation, commissioning and ongoing maintenance, all vital components to the success of the system to deliver good indoor air quality to maximize the health and wellbeing of occupants?
Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson Training
Date: 13th-14th November 2012
Time: Distance learning with 2 days face to face training plus 90 minute exam
Location: BRE, Watford
Cost: £550 + VAT (standard price); £500 + VAT (discounted price for CIOB and PHT members); Examination Fee: £150 + VAT
Excellent onsite workmanship and attention to detail is critical in achieving the required Passivhaus standards. To aid this process a new qualification has been developed by the Passivhaus Institut to recognise those tradespeople that can demonstrate the required level of knowledge to construct a building to the Passivhaus standard.
Carbonlite Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: 12th November 2012
Time: Various
Location: Bristol
Cost: £1999 + VAT; Discounts for PHT members
AECB CarbonLite, in Association with WARM Low Energy Building Practice, offers a Passive House Designer programme specifically for the UK.
UK Passivhaus Open Days 2012
Date: 9th Nov - 11th November 2012
Time: Over 3 days
Location: All over the UK
Cost: FREE
The Open Days have been organised in conjunction with The International Passive House Days set up by the International Passive House Association (iPHA).
UK Passivhaus Open Days 2012- Participating Projects
Date: 9th Nov - 11th November 2012
Time: Over 3 days
Location: All over the UK
Cost: FREE
At the UK Passivhaus Open Days, you will have the opportunity to experience the comforts of the Passivhaus standard first hand and learn more about it.
UK Passivhaus Conference 2012
Date: 7th-8th November 2012
Time: All day
Location: East Midlands Conference Centre, University of Nottingham
Cost: See event page
The 2012 two day UK Passivhaus Conference offers a comprehensive review of the uptake of Passivhaus in the UK covering the standard, its suitability in the UK, leading edge case studies and practical delivery of the first Passivhaus projects in the UK. The conference is being organised by the Passivhaus Trust and the BRE, together with their supporting partners and affiliates.
October 2012
Certified European Passive House Designer Course & Exam
Date: 29th October - 15th November 2012
Time: 8:00-17.00/17.30 all days
Location: University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
Cost: £1,930 to non- members; £1,780 to PHT members
In order to promote adoption of the Passivhaus standard and ensure that it is implemented with correct quality, the EU funded the CEPH project to deliver robust training and certification for Passivhaus Designers across EU member states.
GHA CONFERENCE: Delivering Good Homes - Defining, Planning, Designing, Managing and Financing
Date: 25th October 2012
Time: 9.00- 17.30 followed by drinks
Location: Senate House, London
Cost: £129 for non GHA members (till 12th October, £149 after); 20% off for PHT Members
A must attend 1 day conference organised by the GHA with leading industry speakers and panelists taking you through all of the key issues of new homes development
The Green Deal Appraised
Date: 24th October 2012
Time: 08:30 - 13:15
Location: Adapt, NRP Innovation Centre, Norwich
Cost: Free to Eligible SMEs
Two case studies - one on EnerPhit - the passivhaus standard - will be presented along with a legislative overview.
Wahroonga Passivhaus Open Day
Date: 20th-21st October 2012
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
Location: Wahroonga (previously Greystones) New Street Ledbury HR8 2EL
Cost: FREE
Visit a Passivhaus newly built by Herefordshire builder Mike Whitfield Construction.
Designing and Delivery Passivhaus and Low Carbon Buildings 2
Date: 17th October 2012
Time: 08:30 - 16:45
Location: BRE Innovation Park: The Renewable House, Watford
Cost: Free to Eligible SMEs
This seminar conducted by Adapt CBE explores significant detailing issues such as cold bridge elimination and provides an overview of how the Passivhaus Planning Package is used to design and deliver to the Passivhaus standard.
Sequestered Carbon - its role in resource efficient buildings
Date: 17th October 2012
Time: 17.30 - 20.00
Location: Ability Media, 56, Southwark Bridge Rd, SE1 0AS
Cost: FREE
The Alliance for Sustainable Building Products (ASBP) and Architype Architects cordially invite you to a highly topical evening with plenty of time for discussion, followed by drinks.
IHDC 2012 Conference- Ecosystem Services Come to Town
Date: 15th October 2012
Time: 10:00 - 21:00
Location: Flett Lecture Theatre - Exhibition Road Entrance Natural History Museum, London SW7 5BD
Cost: £145.00-Standard Fee, £105.00-PHT Members
Our towns and cities face numerous complex challenges - overheating, surface water management, air and water pollution, loss of biodiversity and green space. The IHDC 2012 Conference on 15th October discusses ways and means to work with nature and integrate an ecosystem services approach to the design of the built environment.
Embodied Carbon, Passivhaus and Low Carbon Buildings 1
Date: 10th October 2012
Time: 08:30 - 13:15
Location: Adapt, NRP Innovation Centre, Norwich
Cost: Free to Eligible SMEs
What is embodied carbon and why is it important? This seminar by Adapt CBE provides an overview on the current status of embodied carbon in the built environment.
Fuel poverty and residents: identifying solutions
Date: 10th October 2012
Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm
Location: Manchester
Cost: See event page
Fuel poverty could rise to 1 in 3 homes by 2016. Sustainable Homes and partners will present a one-day conference investigating the research and action being taken to combat fuel poverty.
September 2012
Certified Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: 26th September - 5th October 2012
Time: Distance Learning and 7 training days split over two weeks
Location: BRE, Watford
Cost: £2,250+VAT (standard price); £2,000+VAT (PHT members)
The Certified European Passivhaus Designer (CEPH) qualification provides candidates with all of the skills necessary to successfully design and deliver domestic buildings to the Passivhaus standard. This CEPH training course is conducted by the BRE.
Sustainable Design - New Builds & Retrofit in Conservation Areas
Date: 21st September 2012
Time: 16:00-18:00
Location: Paul Davis + Partners, The Old School House, 178 Ebury Street, SW1W 8UP
Cost: FREE
Paul Davis & Partners will present recent projects with a focus on deep-retrofit (Passivhaus) in conservation areas and what it entails.
The Passivhaus Challenge: Understanding High-Performance Envelope Design
Date: 19th September 2012
Time: 8.30 - 9.30
Location: Atelier Ten, 19 Perseverance Works, 38 Kingsland Road, E2 8DD
Cost: FREE
An exemplar model for the application of Passivhaus in the UK
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 12th September 2012
Time: All day
Location: BRE, Watford
Cost: £350+VAT (standard), 10% discount for PHT members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
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Passivhaus in the UK - What you need to know
Date: 11th September 2012
Time: 18:00 onwards
Location: Ecotech Centre, Turbine Way, Swaffham, Norfolk PE37 7HT
Cost: £5 CIOB Members and £8 Non-Members
This event organised by CIOB will deliver a 'warts and all' introduction to Passivhaus in the UK.
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: Various
Time: Various
Location: Various
Cost: Contact Target Zero
This CEPH course is delivered by Target Zero, who are accredited by the Passivhaus Institut Darmstadt, Germany to conduct the training.
August 2012
Passivhaus Site Visit: Bushbury Hill Primary School
Date: 31st August 2012
Time: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: Wolverhampton
Cost: £12.50 + VAT; £10 + VAT RIBA Members; £7.50 + VAT Students
Mark Lumley, Associate Director at Architype, will guide a tour of Bushbury Hill Primary School, winner of numerous awards. This visit is organised by RIBA West Midlands.
Passivhaus Site Visit: Richmond Hill & Swillington Primary Schools
Date: 31st August 2012
Time: 13:00 onwards
Location: Richmond Hill Primary School, Clark Crescent, Leeds
Cost: FREE
Passivhaus was selected on Richmond Hill and Swillington Primary Schools as a means of achieving the 60% Carbon reduction required for the projects without resorting to biomass.
Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) Workshop
Date: 22nd-23rd August 2012
Time: 9:30 to 16:30
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre - Dalgety Business Centre, Ridge Way, Dalgety Bay, KY11 9JN
Cost: £295+ VAT (15% discount for PHT members)
This 2-day workshop is tailored for architects and consultants who would like to get to know the Passive House Planning Package and for certified Passive House Designers, who would like to refresh their knowledge or get help with current projects.
Introduction to the Passive House Standard
Date: 8th August 2012
Time: 9:30 to 16:30
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre - Dalgety Business Centre, Ridge Way, Dalgety Bay, KY11 9JN
Cost: £180 + VAT (15% discount for PHT members)
A one day seminar by the Scottish Passive House Centre will cover the Passive House concept, dispel the myths surrounding passive House and impart their experiences of passive House in Scotland and the rest of the UK so far.
July 2012
2nd Green.Building.Solutions. Summer University in Vienna
Date: 22nd July-12th August 2012
Time: Over 3 weeks
Location: Vienna, Austria
Cost: 2,300 Euros for professionals;1,900 Euros for students
INEX, in collaboration with OeAD, offers the second edition of this intensive training program in the field of sustainable building design and energy efficiency
provided by 5 Austrian Universities, the Austrian Institute of Technology and the IG Passivhaus.
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 11th July 2012
Time: All day
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £350+VAT for non-members, 10% discount for PHT members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
UK Passivhaus Awards 2012 & Passivhaus Trust 2nd Anniversary
Date: 4th July 2012
Time: 14:00-18:30
Location: Macmillan Building, Senate House, London WC1E 7HU
Cost: £35+VAT Trust members and their guests; £120+VAT Non-members
The UK Passivhaus Awards have been launced by the Trust to celebrate the achievements of the Passivhaus Pioneers in the UK.
Wolfgang Feist UK tour- Cardiff
Date: 3rd July 2012
Time: 13:30- 17:00
Location: Cardiff School of Engineering, BRE Institute of Sustainable Engineering, Queen's Buildings, Cardiff University, The Parade, Cardiff CF24 3AA
Cost: £120+VAT non members; £60+VAT for PHT members; Student discounts available
This session is hosted by Cardiff University.
Wolfgang Feist UK tour- Glasgow
Date: 2nd July 2012
Time: 9:00 - 17:00
Location: Morning: The Lighthouse; Afternoon: McCance Building, University of Strathclyde
Cost: Various
This session is hosted by University of Strathclyde and sust.
June 2012
Wolfgang Feist UK tour- London
Date: 30th June 2012
Time: 10:00-17:00
Location: Goldsmith College, London, SE14
Cost: Various
The Passivhaus Trust is delighted to announce a series of seminars and Advanced Technical masterclasses with Professor Wolfgang Feist beginning on 30th June in London. This event is co-hosted with the AECB.
Certified Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: 20th - 29th June 2012
Time: Distance Learning and 7 training days split over two weeks
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £2,250+VAT for non-members, £2000+VAT for PHT Members
The Certified European Passivhaus Designer (CEPH) qualification provides candidates with all of the skills necessary to successfully design and deliver domestic buildings to the Passivhaus standard. This CEPH training course is conducted by the BRE.
Building a Passivhaus using standard UK building techniques
Date: 18th June 2012
Time: All day
Location: Green Building Company/ Store offices; near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire and Denby Dale
Cost: £295+VAT for non-members, £265.50 +VAT for PHT members
Green Building Store's construction division Green Building Company will be offering a further one-day intensive course on the Passivhaus construction techniques used at UK projects such as the Denby Dale Passivhaus.
Passivhaus - Low energy design principles
Date: 13th June 2012
Time: All day
Location: Think Low Carbon Centre, Barnsley College
Cost: £150+VAT, 10% discount for PHT members
Designed to introduce you to the Passivhaus standard, highlighting the basic characteristics of Passivhaus buildings, the certification requirements and how to set about designing a building to the standard.
Passivhaus Windows Seminar
Date: 13th June 2012
Time: 9:00-13:15
Location: Bicester Golf Club, Oxfordshire, OX26 1TE
Cost: FREE
This half day seminar organised by Rationel windows looks into how Rationel windows have been used in Passivhaus projects and how they have performed
Wimbish Passivhaus site visit
Date: 12th June 2012
Time: 13.45 - 16.30
Location: Wimbish Village Hall, near Saffron Walden, Essex
Cost: FREE
The Good Homes Alliance is organising a visit to the Wimbish Passivhaus as part of their summer series of site visits.
London Green Fair
Date: 9th & 10th June 2012
Time: Over 2 days
Location: Regents Park
Cost: FREE
The Passivhaus Trust will be taking part in this year’s London Green Fair.
May 2012
Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) Workshop
Date: 23rd & 24th May, 22nd & 23rd August, 21st & 22nd November
Time: 09:30 - 16:30
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £295 + VAT (15% discount for PHT members)
2 day workshop tailored for architects and consultants who would like to get to know the Passive House Planning Package and also for certified Passive House designers as a refresher.
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: May 21st-24th; 28th-31st; Exam June 16th
Time: All day
Location: Centre for Efficient and Renewable Energy in Buildings (CEREB), London South Bank University (LSBU)
Cost: £1450 for the 8 day course; £280 for the exam and certification; 10% discount for PHT members
This CEPH course is delivered at the Centre for Efficient and Renewable Energy in Buildings (CEREB) of London South Bank University (LSBU), in association with Target Zero Group, who are accredited by the Passivhaus Institut Darmstadt, Germany to conduct the training.
Fabric first and refurbishment excellence: up-skilling to deliver the green deal and beyond.
Date: 17th May 2012
Time: 9:00-16:00
Location: CoRE Technology Building, Chelson Street, Longton, Stoke-On Trent, ST3 1PT
Cost: £40
The report, Fabric First and Refurbishment Excellence: Up-skilling to Deliver The Green Deal and Beyond, will be launched at the Event.
16th International Passive House Conference 2012
Date: 4th & 5th May 2012
Time: Over 2 days
Location: Hanover
Cost: See conference website
The focus of this year's Conference will be on refurbishment, non-residential buildings, ventilation, and implementation in hot or particularly cold climates.
April 2012
Passivhaus Regulations with FRP Composite Materials
Date: 23rd April 2012
Time: 09:30 - 15:30
Location: The Building Centre, London, UK
Cost: PHT, NGCC and PIA members £45 +vat; Non-members £95 + vat
The aim of this unique event is to look at how fibre reinforced polymer composite materials can offer solutions to the challenges posed by Passivhaus regulations.
SPHC Approved Event
Date: 19th April 2012
Time: 18:00-20:00
Location: Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh
Cost: FREE
The SPHC Approved scheme is aimed at making the Passive House Standard easier and more accessible to a wide variety of people across the country.
WUFI modelling training
Date: 18th-19th April 2012
Time: Over 2 days
Location: Green Building Store Offices, Heath House Mill, Golcar, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD7 4JR
Cost: £700 (+ VAT); Early bird rate of £650 (+VAT) per person applies if booked before 2nd April 2012
This seminar provides an introduction to using the standard WUFI ®modelling software, known as WUFI® Pro. It is an intensive 2 days of presentations and practical sessions.
March 2012
Designing & building with Passivhaus principles
Date: 20th March to 22nd March 2011
Time: Over 3 days
Location: Excel, London
Cost: FREE
This series of seminars supported by the Passivhaus Trust at Ecobuild 2012 combines an introduction to Passivhaus with more detailed sessions, using case studies of a range of building types.
Climate Week 2012
Date: 12th-18th March 2012
Time: Various
Location: Various
Cost: FREE
Climate Week is Britain's biggest climate change campaign, inspiring a new wave of action to create a sustainable future.
Passivhaus: The challenges of retrofitting to Passivhaus and the opportunities for new buildss
Date: 8th March 2012
Time: 18:00 to 19:30
Location: PTEa office, London N1 8JX
Cost: FREE
This event is part of a series of Sustainability talks hosted by Pollard Thomas Edward Architects
February 2012
Airtightness Master Class
Date: 23rd February 2012
Time: All day
Location: Mayville Community Centre, London N16 NA
Cost: £200+VAT for non-members, £180+VAT for PHT members
BRE and bere:architects have come together to bring you an airtightness master class.
Healthy Homes: Ventilating right for good indoor air quality
Date: 22nd February 2012
Time: 09.45 - 17.30
Location: Department of Health, Skipton House, 80 London Road, London SE1 6LH
Cost: See Event programme for costs, 10% discount for PHT members
The GHA and UKIEG are working together to bring you this joint meeting, with the UKIEG annual conference being held in the morning and with the GHA workshop on healthy homes following on in the afternoon.
Passivhaus & low energy retrofits workshop
Date: 8th February 2012
Time: 19:00 - 21:00
Location: Slaithwaite Civic Hall, Slaithwaite, near Huddersfield
Cost: FREE
Green Building Store & Green Building Company are offering a FREE evening workshop on Passivhaus & low energy retrofits
Passivhaus and Embodied Carbon
Date: 2nd February 2012
Time: 10:00 - 13:30
Location: SmartLife Low Carbon Centre, Cambridge CB4 2QT
Cost: FREE
This event on Passivhaus and Embodied Carbon is the third in a regular series of events on low carbon construction promoted by University of East Anglia (UEA)'s Low Carbon Innovation Centre and InCrops Enterprise Hub
January 2012
Founder's and Partner's meeting
Date: 24th January 2012
Time: 13:00 onwards
Location: Mayville Community Centre, London
Cost: FREE
We have the pleasure of inviting Founder members and Partners to our second meeting of this kind to be held in a Passivhaus building.
Passivhaus Site Visit: Bryce Lodge
Date: 12th January 2012
Time: 13:30 - 16:30
Location: Horsham, West Sussex
Cost: FREE
This visit organised by Osborne and Saxon Weald will explore the design and construction and use of i-SIPS on the 12 Passivhaus homes, part of the Bryce Lodge social housing scheme.
December 2011
The Passive House Night
Date: 8th December 2011
Time: 18:00 to 20:30
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £20 + VAT (15% discount for PHT members)
This two hour event includes a short introduction to the Passivhaus standard and an overview of all concepts & criteria.
The Passivhaus Standard Demystified
Date: 8th December 2011
Time: TBC
Location: Hadlow College, Hadlow, Tonbridge
Cost: £75 for non-members, £70 for PHT members
A one day conference introducing the Passivhaus Standard to planning officers, building control, architects, and contractors, focussing on the planning, policy, and aesthetic issues.
Retrofit Event- Beyond the Green Deal: Refurbishment to exemplary low-energy standards
Date: 5th December 2011
Time: 14:00 to 21:00
Location: The Royal College of Physicians, 11 St Andrews Place, Regent's Park, London NW1 4LE
Cost: Free to PHT & GHA members; £100 + VAT for non members
This event will explore the issue of delivering low energy housing in reality - which is central to the approaches of both the Passivhaus Trust and the Good Homes Alliance (GHA) - both through theory and practical examples. The event will be followed by the GHA annual debate and Christmas drinks.
November 2011
Rushlight Built Environment Briefing: Sustainable New Homes
Date: 23rd November 2011
Time: 5.30pm - 9.00pm
Location: 10 Queen Street Place, London EC4R 1BE
Cost: £35 + VAT for non-members, Discounted rate for PHT members
The next Rushlight Built Environment Briefing supported by the Passivhaus Trust will be focused on the latest Sustainable New Homes.
Certified Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: 16th - 25th November 2011
Time: Distance Learning and 7 training days split over two weeks
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £2,250+VAT for non-members, £2000+VAT for PHT Members
The Certified European Passivhaus Designer (CEPH) qualification provides candidates with all of the skills necessary to successfully design and deliver domestic buildings to the Passivhaus standard. This CEPH training course is conducted by the BRE.
One day Understanding Passivhaus Course
Date: 16th November 2011
Time: All day
Location: Kingston
Cost: £295+VAT for non-members, £265.50+VAT for PHT members
This introductory Passivhaus course will give you a clear understanding of the design priniciples, drivers and outcomes and will help you to incorporate passivhaus in your developments.
UK Passivhaus Open Days 2011- Registration
Date: 11th - 13th November
Time: Various
Location: All over the UK
Cost: FREE
The UK Passivhaus Open Days has been organised in conjunction with The International Passive House Days set up by the International Passive House Association (iPHA).
UK Passivhaus Open Days 2011- Projects
Date: 11th - 13th November
Time: Various
Location: All over the UK
Cost: FREE
The UK Passivhaus Open Days has been organised in conjunction with The International Passive House Days set up by the International Passive House Association (iPHA).
Zero Carbon Homes: Designing to meet current and proposed energy standards
Date: 3rd November 2011
Time: 13:00 arrival for a 13:15 start. 17:00 finish
Location: The Building Centre, Store St, London WC1E 7BT
Cost: £55 + VAT
The course provides guidance on how to design zero carbon homes in concrete and masonry.
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: One Day Course
Time: 3rd November 2011
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £350+VAT, 10% discount for PHT members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
October 2011
Cost effective Passivhaus
Date: 26th October 2011
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Architype, Upper Twyford Barn, HR2 8AD
Cost: FREE
Hereford Regional meeting for Passivhaus Trust Members and friends
UK Passivhaus Conference 2011
Date: 24th & 25th October 2011
Time: All day
Location: Barbican, London
Cost: £195+VAT (1 day), £330+VAT (2days),£175+VAT(1day) for PHT members,£300+VAT(2days) for PHT members
The 2011 two day UK Passivhaus Conference offers a comprehensive review of the uptake of Passivhaus in the UK covering the standard, its suitability in the UK, leading edge case studies and practical delivery of the first Passivhaus projects in the UK. The conference is being organised by the Passivhaus Trust and the BRE, together with their supporting partners and affiliates.
The Passivhaus Standard in affordable housing
Date: 18th October 2011
Time: 10:00 - 15:30
Location: Hadlow College, Hadlow, Tonbridge
Cost: £40
A one day conference introducing the Passivhaus Standard to social housing providers, local authoriFes, contractors and designers. To be held in a completed Passivhaus at Hadlow College.
Building a Passivhaus using standard UK building techniques
Date: 3rd October 2011
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
Location: Green Building Company/ Store offices; near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire and Denby Dale
Cost: £295+VAT for non-members, £265.50 +VAT for PHT members
Green Building Store's construction division Green Building Company will be offering a further one-day intensive course on the Passivhaus construction techniques used at UK projects such as the Denby Dale Passivhaus.
September 2011
Passive House Night
Date: 28th September 2011
Time: 1800 - 2000
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £20 + VAT (15% discount for PHT members)
A short introduction to the Passive House Standard. with an overview of all concepts and criteria.
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: 21st to 30th September
Time: Distance Learning and 7 training days split over two weeks
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £2,250+VAT for non-members, £2,000+VAT for PHT Members
The Certified European Passivhaus Designer (CEPH) qualification provides candidates with all of the skills necessary to successfully design and deliver domestic buildings to the Passivhaus standard. This CEPH training course is conducted by the BRE.
Introduction to Passive House Standard
Date: 21st September 2011
Time: 0930 - 1630
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £180 + VAT (15% discount for PHT members)
A one day seminar by the Scottish Passive House Centre will cover the Passive House concept, dispel the myths surrounding passive House and impart their experiences of passive House in Scotland and the rest of the UK so far.
AECB 2011 Annual Conference
Date: 16th & 17th September 2011
Time: 2 Days
Location: University of Nottingham, Jubilee Campus
Cost: £200 + VAT, AECB Members only
This year's AECB members' conference on 'Retrofit: Moving in and Moving on' will be held at the award winning University of Nottingham, Jubilee Campus on Friday 16th & Saturday 17th September 2011.
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 16th September 2011
Time: All day
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £350+VAT, 10% discount for PHT members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
Passivhaus site visit: Oakmeadow Primary School
Date: 9th September
Time: 12:30-15:00
Location: Wolverhampton
Cost: FREE
Designing and constructing Oakmeadow Primary school to Passivhaus within a standard budget and no extra funding has been a huge challenge, but has been achieved. Key factors that have helped this to be achieved will be described in more detail on the visit.
Wimbish Passivhaus FREE monthly visitor experience
Date: Monthly, from 6 September 2011
Time: 10:00am - 1:30pm
Location: Wimbish, Essex
Cost: FREE
This monthly visitor experience hosted by Founder members Hastoe Housing Association offers housing, sustainability and construction professionals the opportunity to see and learn about the first accredited affordable rural Passivhaus development in the UK.
CarbonLite Passivhaus Designer Course & Exam
Date: September, October 2011
Time: All day
Location: London & Bristol
Cost: £2349 +VAT for non-members; £1999 +VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
AECB CarbonLite is offering a Passive House Designer programme specifically for the UK. The first courses will be running in September 2011 and delivered by UK professionals with Passivhaus experience.
August 2011
Passive House Planning Package (PHPP)
Date: 24th & 25th August 2011
Time: 2 Days
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members, 15% discount for PHT members
This 2-day workshop is tailored for architects and consultants who would like to get to know the Passive House Planning Package and for Certified Passive House Designers, who would like to refresh their knowledge or get help with current projects.
Introduction To Passive House Standard
Date: 17th August 2011
Time: 9:30am-4:30 pm
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £180.00 (+VAT) for non-members, 15% discount for PHT members
This one day seminar organised by the Scottish Passive House Centre will cover the Passivhaus concept, the mythns surrounding Passivhaus and their experiences in Passivhaus so far.
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 5th August 2011
Time: All day
Location: BRE, Watford
Cost: £350+VAT, 10% discount for PHT members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
July 2011
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 26th July 2011
Time: All day
Location: James Watt Conference Centre, East Kilbride
Cost: £350+VAT, 10% discount for PHT members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
West Midlands Sustainable Built Environment Forum
Date: 14th July 2011
Time: 10:00 - 1:00
Location: West Midlands Centre for Constructing Excellence, Birmingham
Cost: FREE
Jonathan Hines, Architype and Matt Wisdom, Thomas Vale will be talking about how they have applied the Passivhaus standard to non-domestic projects.
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: 13th - 22nd July 2011
Time: Distance Learning and 7 training days split over two weeks
Location: BRE, Watford
Cost: £2,250+VAT for non-members, £2000+VAT for Passivhaus Trust Members
The Certified European Passivhaus Designer (CEPH) qualification provides candidates with all of the skills necessary to successfully design and deliver domestic buildings to the Passivhaus standard. This CEPH training course is conducted by the BRE.
Passivhaus Trust 1st Anniversary Event
Date: 5th Juy 2011
Time: 14:45 - 20:00
Location: Residence of the Austrian Ambassador, Belgrave Square, London
Cost: FREE for PHT members, £120+VAT for non-members
An afternoon seminar exploring the state of play of Passivhaus in the UK, followed by an evening drinks and networking jamboree.
June 2011
Passivhaus site visits with the AECB
Date: 14th May 2011, 24th June 2011
Time: Various
Location: Disability Essex and Highwood Village Hall, Essex
Cost: FREE
The Passivhaus Trust is pleased to collaborate with the AECB on Passivhaus site visits to Disability Essex and Highwood Village Hall.
Achieving PassivHaus standards - existing stock and new build
Date: 23rd June 2011
Time: 10:30-11:15
Location: The Ideas Exchange Seminars, CIH Conference 2011Harrogate
Cost: FREE
Mark Elton of ECD Architects will be talking about 'Why Passivhaus is different?'
2 Day PHPP Workshop
Date: 22nd-23rd June
Time: 9:00am-16:30pm
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £295+VAT for non-members, £147.50 +VAT with funding, 15% discount for Passivhaus Trust members
This 2-day workshop is tailored for architects and consultants who would like to get to know the Passive House Planning Package and for Certified Passive House Designers, who would like to refresh their knowledge or get help with current projects.
Passivhaus site visit: Gentoo Racecourse Development
Date: 16th June 2011
Time: 13:30-16:30
Location: Houghton-le-Spring, Durham
Cost: £25 + VAT for Passivhaus Trust members, £50 + VAT to non-members
This site visit organised by the Good Homes Alliance, provides a unique opportunity to view the Gentoo Racecourse Passivhaus development at an exciting stage in construction, and to hear from the experts about the benefits and challenges of design and construction of a development to Passivhaus standard.
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 10th June 2011
Time: All day
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £350+VAT for non-members, £315+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
One day Understanding Passivhaus Course
Date: 1st June 2011
Time: All day
Location: Kingston
Cost: £295+VAT for non-members, £265.50+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This introductory Passivhaus course is developed and delivered by Sustainable Homes with Certified Passivhaus Designers.
May 2011
15th International Passive House Conference 2011
Date: 27th-28th May 2011
Time: All day
Location: Innsbruck, Austria
Cost: Early booking rate (by 1 April 2011): 490 Euros, Regular rate 595 Euros ; Passivhaus Members discount 30 Euros
The annual International Passive House conference organised by the Passivhaus Institute will include an exhibition area of Passivhaus products and is followed by a day of excursions to Passivhaus projects.
Factfinding Tour to Austria: Passivhaus concepts put into practice
Date: 26th May 2011
Time: All day
Location: Innsbruck, Austria
Cost: Sponsored tour limited to 10 PHT members
A tour of Passivhaus projects in Innsbruck, Austria, to discover recent developments in Passivhaus and an opportunity to meet some of Austria's most innovative players in the low energy building sector
The role of Passivhaus Homes in a Low Carbon Future
Date: 24th May 2011
Time: Half Day
Location: Milton Keynes
Cost: £60 + VAT
A half day event at The National Energy Centre, Milton Keynes, introducing Passivhaus standards and how they fit with other regulatory frameworks for both new build and refurbishment.
Certified European Passive House Designer Training course and Exam
Date: Module 1 - 16th to 20th May 2011, Module 2 30th May to 3rd June 2011, Exam - 11th June 2011
Time: See event page for more details
Location: University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
Cost: £1650 for complete training course and £280 for exam (+VAT), Special discount of £150 available for PHT members
Delivered by the University of Strathclyde, this is an Intensive Training Course and Exam providing Knowledge and Assessment for Accreditation as Certified European Passive House Designer
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 12th May 2011
Time: All day
Location: Cardiff
Cost: £350+VAT for non-members, £315+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
Thermal Bridging
Date: 12th May 2011
Time: All day
Location: Westbourne Grove, London
Cost: £299+VAT for non-members, £249+VAT for Passivhaus Trust Members
This course will teach you how to calculate and minimise the effects of Thermal Bridging in low energy building design.
Using PHPP to Design Low Energy Buildings
Date: 10th May 2011 - 11th May 2011
Time: 2 day course
Location: Westbourne Grove, London
Cost: £599+VAT for non-members, £499 +VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This 2 day course is for those that would like to learn how to collate data from drawings and enter into the PHPP software.
Passivhaus for Schools: Exhibition
Date: 10th May to 12th June 2011
Time: Ongoing exhibition
Location: Shop Gallery, The Architecture Centre, Bristol
Cost: FREE
This exhibition looks at how Passivhaus principles can be applied to school buildings
Understanding the Passivhaus Standard, Principles and Methodologies
Date: 9th May 2011
Time: All day
Location: Westbourne Grove, London
Cost: £299 for non-members, £249 for Passivhaus Trust members
If you are new to Passivhaus, and want to learn more from industry experts, this is a 1 day workshop that will give you a good general understanding of Passivhaus Low Energy Building Standard.
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: 4th-13th May 2011
Time: Distance Learning and 7 training days split over two weeks
Location: BRE, Garston
Cost: £2,250+VAT for non-members, £2000+VAT for Passivhaus Trust Members
The Certified European Passivhaus Designer (CEPH) qualification provides candidates with all of the skills necessary to successfully design and deliver domestic buildings to the Passivhaus standard. This CEPH training course is conducted by the BRE.
April 2011
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 15th April 2011
Time:
Location: BRE Garston
Cost: £350+VAT for non-members, £315+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
Passive House Window Technology Workshop
Date: 14th April 2011
Time:
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth
Cost: £180+VAT for non-members, £153+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This seminar will give you the knowledge on what to look for to ensure you choose the best manufacturers to supply you with the right product suitable for your future projects.
Low Carbon 4 Real plus Feedback and Monitoring: Closing the performance gap
Date: 14th April 2011
Time:
Location: UCL, London
Cost: £180+VAT for non-members, £100+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
The Good Homes Alliance (GHA) are holding a one day conference on how to close the performance gap between the design and built stage through testing, monitoring and post occupancy evaluation. There will also be an exhibition on monitoring products and kits.
Building a Passivhaus using standard UK building techniques
Date: 4th APril 2011
Time:
Location: Green Building Store's HQ in Huddersfield West Yorkshire
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members / £265.50 (+VAT) for PHT members
Green Building Store's construction division Green Building Company is running an intensive one day Passivhaus training event.
March 2011
Passivhaus Training course
Date: 16th March 2011
Time:
Location: Glasgow
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members / £265.50 (+VAT) for Passivhaus Trust members
The course developed by Sustainable Homes gives an introduction and overview of Passivhaus principles and includes practical examples of how they work with the Code for Sustainable Homes.
PassivHaus – 20 Years of Experience in Very Low Energy Buildings
Date: 4th March 2011
Time:
Location: University of Cambridge
Cost: FREE
Professor Wolfgang Feist, the founder and director of the Passive House Institute in Darmstadt, will be presenting the experiences gained from projects and monitoring of passive house buildings over the last 20 years at the University of Cambridge.
Aligning Passivhaus Principles with Codes and Regulations
Date: 2nd March 2011
Time:
Location: Ecobuild - ExCel, London
Cost: FREE
This session at Ecobuild 2011 will explore how Passivhaus principles lie within existing regulations, codes and standards in the UK and how the principles can be applied in practice.
Passivhaus Principles in Refurbishment
Date: 1st March 2011
Time:
Location: Ecobuild - Excel, London
Cost: FREE
This session at Ecobuild will look at how Passivhaus can help with refurbishment in theory and in practice, shown by case studies.
Driving Passivhaus delivery in the UK
Date: 1st March 2011
Time:
Location: Eco-build, ExCel-London
Cost: FREE
This session will introduce the Passivhaus Standard and explain the benefits of its use in the UK. Presentations will include examples and case studies and explain what is required to achieve certification
February 2011
AECB CarbonLite Passivhaus training courses
Date: 7th February 2011
Time:
Location: London and Bristol
Cost: Various
The AECB are running CarbonLite Passivhaus training courses in London & Bristol during February 2011.
January 2011
Passivhaus: Principles and Examples
Date: 18th Jan 2011
Time:
Location: Bath
Cost: £50 + VAT
The Building Centre is organising a half day seminar that will look at the principles and performance standards of Passivhaus and give practical guidance on the requirements for certification.
December 2010
Passivhaus in the UK
Date: 2nd December 2010
Time:
Location: London
Cost: £100 non-members / £80 Passivhaus Trust, RESET members or students
Some of the UK's foremost practitioners in Passivhaus design come together for a masterclass on the principles behind PassivHaus
November 2010
Building a Passivhaus : Learning from the Denby Dale experience
Date: 29th November 2010
Time:
Location: Green Building Company Store offices; near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire and Denby Dale
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members / £265.50 (+VAT) for PHT members
Green Building Store is running an intensive one day Passivhaus training event on the design and construction techniques used at the Denby Dale Passivhaus
One day understanding Passivhaus course
Date: 26th November 2010
Time:
Location: Kingston
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members, £250.75 for PHT members (+VAT)
Sustainable Homes and ECD Architects, have developed a new Passivhaus course which gives an introduction and overview of Passivhaus principles
UK Passivhaus Open Days 2010
Date: 12th November 2010
Time:
Location: All over the UK
Cost: FREE
Experience the comforts of the Passivhaus standard first hand and learn more about it at the UK Passivhaus Open Days
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Course and Exam
Date: 1st November 2010
Time:
Location: University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
Cost: £1650 for non-members/£1500 for PHT members for the course. £280 (+ VAT)
This course and exam in English will be delivered by the University of Strathclyde and supported by Passivhaus experts
Coventry ECO House Workshops and Site Tours
| Date: 23 May | Time: 08.45 - 13.15 |
| Location: Coventry University | Cost: FREE |
The Coventry ECO House project is now onsite and construction of two detached houses has started. These homes will be certified to the Passivhaus standard and also through the Code for Sustainable Homes at Levels 4 & 6. You are invited to visit the project and learn firsthand from the experiences of the design and build teams as work progresses onsite in Canley, Coventry.
LED lighting and heating for Passivhaus and low carbon buildings
| Date: 15th May 2013 | Time: 09.30 - 13.30 |
| Location: St John's Innovation Centre, Cowley Road, Cambridge, CB4 0WS | Cost: FREE to SMEs across the East of England |
When energy consumption is reduced to the Passivhaus standard, what are the options for heating and renewable energy?
Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson Training
| Date: 13 - 14 May 2013 | Time: Over 2 days |
| Location: BRE Watford | Cost: £550 + VAT (standard price); £500 + VAT (discounted price for CIOB and PHT members); Examination Fee £150 + VAT |
Excellent onsite workmanship and attention to detail is critical in achieving the required Passivhaus standards. To aid this process a new qualification has been developed by the Passivhaus Institut to recognise those tradespeople that can demonstrate the required level of knowledge to construct a building to the Passivhaus standard.
Costs and performance of Passivhaus and low carbon buildings
| Date: 1 May 2013 | Time: 08.30 - 13.30 |
| Location: NRP Innovation Centre, Norwich Research park, Norwich | Cost: FREE to SMEs across the East of England |
There has been much debate about the cost uplift of sustainable buildings, but do they really cost more? What is the trade off between capital costs and running costs?
Carbonlite Passivhaus Designer Training
| Date: 29th April 2013 | Time: Over 2 non-consecutive weeks |
| Location: Plymouth | Cost: £1999 plus VAT for PHT/ AECB members; £2349 plus VAT for non-members |
AECB CarbonLite, in Association with WARM Low Energy Building Practice, offers a Passivehaus Designer course specifically for the UK.
Certified European Passive House Designer Course & Exam
| Date: 29 April - 3 May; 20 May - 23 May; Exam 14 June | Time: 8:00-17.00/17.30 all days |
| Location: University of Strathclyde, Glasgow | Cost: £1,930 (+VAT) to non- members; £1,780 (+VAT)to PHT members |
In order to promote adoption of the Passivhaus standard and ensure that it is implemented with correct quality, the EU funded the CEPH project to deliver robust training and certification for Passivhaus Designers across EU member states. This CEPH course is conducted by the University of Strathclyde.
Building Products in a Resource Efficient World
| Date: 17 April | Time: 13:30 - 17:30 |
| Location: Roberts Building, UCL | Cost: £100+vat; £50+VAT for PHT members |
The cost of resources is rising and whole life carbon calculations are now being demanded from some councils and clients. Where are the resource efficiency big wins, how do we measure embodied carbon and what about sequestered carbon and how do we benchmark our buildings?
Green Sky Thinking- Why choose Passivhaus?
| Date: 15th April 2013 | Time: 18:00 - 20:00 |
| Location: Mildmay Community Centre (formerly Mayville Community Centre), Woodville Road, London, N16 8NA | Cost: FREE |
An exploration of Passivhaus in practice through case studies and proven performance results at the Passivhaus certified and award winning Mayville Community Centre.
Certified Passivhaus Designer Training
| Date: 7th-26th April 2012 | Time: Distance Learning and 7 training days split over two weeks |
| Location: BRE, Watford | Cost: £2,250+VAT (standard price); £2,000+VAT (PHT members) |
The Certified European Passivhaus Designer (CEPH) qualification provides candidates with all of the skills necessary to successfully design and deliver domestic buildings to the Passivhaus standard. This CEPH training course is conducted by the BRE.
Study tour- Oakmeadow Primary School
| Date: 3rd April 2013 | Time: 10:30 - 16:00 |
| Location: Wolverhampton | Cost: FREE |
As part of the nearly Zero Energy Buildings study tour, AIDA invites you to visit Oakmeadow Primary School, one of UK's first Passivhaus certified schools.
March 2013
The use of timber in the construction of Passivhaus and low carbon buildings
Date: 27th March
Time: Half Day, Morning
Location: St John's Innovation Centre, Cowley Road, Cambridge, CB4 0WS
Cost: FREE to SMEs across the East of England
This seminar will look at how is timber used in the construction of Passivhaus and low carbon buildings and what are the timber types, treatments and processes used to deliver this effective and efficient building material.
Building a Passivhaus using standard UK building techniques
Date: 12th March 2013
Time: 08:45 - 17:00
Location: Green Building Store's HQ in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire.
Cost: £295+VAT (standard), £265.50 +VAT for PHT members
Green Building Store's construction division Green Building Company will be offering a further one-day intensive course on the Passivhaus construction techniques used at UK projects such as the Denby Dale Passivhaus.
Ecobuild- Be:Passive - seminar and reception
Date: 6th March 2013
Time: 18:00 - 20:30
Location: Registered attendees will receive an email confirming the venue prior to the event
Cost: FREE- Registration essential
The Passivhaus Trust along with Patron Member Centre for the Built Environment at the Adapt Low Carbon Group, is jointly hosting a drinks reception at Ecobuild 2013.
Ecobuild - Passivhaus Seminars
Date: 5th - 7th March 2013
Time: 10:45 - 17:00
Location: Seminar Room 1, ExCeL, London
Cost: FREE
This seminar stream examines why Passivhaus is a standard worth aiming for and the design and technical strategies needed to achieve it. The session also explores how Passivhaus interfaces with UK specific regulations and how it can be used on large projects.
Ecobuild - UK Passivhaus Awards 2013 launch
Date: 5th March 2013
Time: 16:30 onwards
Location: Austrian Pavillion Kaffeehaus (stand S420).
Cost: FREE- By invitation only
Now in its second year, the UK Passivhaus Awards celebrates the design and performance of Passivhaus in the UK.
Ecobuild - Passivhaus Trust at stand N351
Date: 5th - 7th March 2013
Time: Over 3 days
Location: Stand N351, Ecobuild, ExCel, London
Cost: FREE
It's that time of the year again - Ecobuild, the world's biggest sustainable design and construction event, and we are very much a part of it. Let's hope once again Passivhaus will be among the hottest things being talked about at Ecobuild 2013.
February 2013
CIAT Passivhaus CPD event
Date: 28th February 2013
Time: 18:00
Location: University of Bolton- Room D1-036
Cost: Free to CIAT members; £10 non-members; 10% discount to PHT members
This CIAT CPD event on Passivhaus will be presented by Mike Shufflebotham from Green Building Store.
Building Information Modelling (BIM) for Passivhaus and Low Carbon Buildings
Date: 27th February 2013
Time: Morning
Location: Bidwells, Bidwell House, Trumpington Road, Cambridge, CB2 9LD
Cost: Free to Eligible SMEs
This seminar organised by Adapt CBE focuses on the background and use of building information modelling (BIM) for the design and delivery of Passivhaus and low carbon buildings.
Passivhaus or Perverse house
Date: 27th February 2013
Time: All day
Location: PTEa Diespeker Wharf, 38 Graham Street, London N1 8JX
Cost: £99 for non-members, 10% discount for PHT members
This one day seminar takes a good hard look at Passivhaus standards and assesses them against other more commonly used standards such as SAP, Part L of the Building Regulations and the Code for Sustainable Homes.
Certified Passive House Tradesperson Course
Date: 26th - 27th February 2013; Exam 2nd March 2013
Time: Over 2 days
Location: SPHC, Dalgety Bay Business Centre, Ridge Way, Dalgety Bay, KY11 9JN
Cost: 10% discount for PHT Members: Course £550 + vat without funding, £275 + vat with funding; Exam £150 + vat without funding,£75 + vat with funding
The SPHC has been accredited by the Passive House Institute to provide this new 2 day Certified Passive House Tradesperson Course in the UK.
Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson Training
Date: 25th-26th February 2013
Time: Distance learning with 2 days face to face training plus 90 minute exam
Location: BRE, Watford
Cost: £550 + VAT (standard price); £500 + VAT (discounted price for CIOB and PHT members); Examination Fee: £150 + VAT
Excellent onsite workmanship and attention to detail is critical in achieving the required Passivhaus standards. To aid this process a new qualification has been developed by the Passivhaus Institut to recognise those tradespeople that can demonstrate the required level of knowledge to construct a building to the Passivhaus standard.
RESOURCE EFFICIENT BUILDINGS- Sustainable use of resources,
Date: 21st-22nd February 2013
Time: Over 2 days
Location: Vienna, Austria
Cost: See event page for details
International Congress taking place in Vienna, Austria parallel to the fair BAUEN & ENERGIE WIEN
Embodied Carbon, Passivhaus and Low Carbon Buildings 1
Date: 20th February 2013
Time: 08:30 - 13:15
Location: The Renewable House, BRE Innovation Park, Watford
Cost: Free to Eligible SMEs
What is embodied carbon and why is it important? This seminar by Adapt CBE provides an overview on the current status of embodied carbon in the built environment.
Passivhaus - What does it all mean?
Date: 20th February 2013
Time: 14:00
Location: Loughborough University, Dept of Civil & Building
Cost: FREE
This introductory event on Passivhaus is organised by the CIOB.
MVHR - Making ventilation systems work
Date: 19th February 2013
Time: 14:00-17:00
Location: Jevons room, first floor of UCL Energy Institute, Central House, 14 Upper Woburn Place, London WC1H 0NN
Cost: PHT Members £95+VAT; non-members £150 +VAT
When designing to Passivhaus standard, Mechanical VentilationSsystems with Heat Recovery (MVHR) are essential to achieve the required performance levels by providing fresh air supply with minimal heat-loss. This masterclass limited to 20 participants aims to answer all the questions you have always wanted to ask.
Ventilation in Passivhaus and low carbon buildings
Date: 6th February 2013
Time: Morning
Location: Bidwells, Bidwell House, Cambridge, CB2 9LD
Cost: Free to Eligible SMEs
This seminar organised by Adapt CBE focuses on the technologies and processes involved in the design, delivery and maintenance of mechanical and natural ventilation systems in Passivhaus and low carbon buildings.
Housing Conference & Expo
Date: 6th-7th February 2013
Time: Over 2 days
Location: Olympia, London
Cost: See event registration page
The Housing Expo event looks at the full housing life-cycle from design to refurbishment under one roof.
Meet the founder of Passivhaus: Wolfgang Feist talk at the University of East Anglia
Date: 5th February 2013
Time: 17:00 onwards
Location: University of East Anglia, Norwich
Cost: FREE to SMEs across the East; £30 + VAT for non SMEs or outside the region
As Passivhaus Trust Patrons, Adapt CBE have invited Prof. Wolfgang Feist to Norfolk to look at the various Passivhaus projects that are developing in the region and to host a talk at the University of East Anglia.
January 2013
Members & Technical Panel meeting
Date: 28/01/13
Time: 2 - 5pm
Location: London Campus, Coventry University East India House, 109-117 Middlesex Street, London E1 7JF
Cost: N/A
The Trust will be holding its next meeting for Founders/ Patrons and Technical Panel members 28th January 2013.
Designing and Delivery Passivhaus and Low Carbon Buildings 2
Date: 23rd January 2013
Time: All day
Location: Bidwells, Bidwell House, Cambridge
Cost: Free to Eligible SMEs
This seminar conducted by Adapt CBE explores significant detailing issues such as cold bridge elimination and provides an overview of how the Passivhaus Planning Package is used to design and deliver to the Passivhaus standard.
Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson Course
Date: 21st January 2013, Exam 26th January
Time:
Location: Edinburgh
Cost: £575 for non-members; 10% discount for PHT members
The aim of this training conducted by Target Zero for the 'Certified Passive House Tradesperson' certificate is to convey an overall impression of the interdisciplinary Passivhaus concept to tradesmen involved in the construction industry.
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 13th January 2013
Time: One Day Course
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £350+VAT (this includes PHPP manual and software worth £144 incl.VAT) ; 10% discount for PHT membe
This introductory course and workshop is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
Designing and Delivery Passivhaus and Low Carbon Buildings 1
Date: 9th January 2013
Time: 08:30 - 16:45
Location: Bidwells, Bidwell House, Cambridge
Cost: Free to Eligible SMEs
This seminar organised by Adapt CBE explores the reasoning behind the brief and the designer team's response of the UEA's Low Carbon Exemplar Building.
December 2012
The UEA Low Carbon Campus Tour
Date: 12th December 2012
Time: 15:00 - 19:00
Location: Thomas Paine Building, University of East Anglia, Norwich
Cost: Free to Eligible SMEs
This tour organised by Adapt CBE will give an overview of the UEA's low carbon campus including a visit of the UEA Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Plant, Thomas Paine Study Centre and Elizabeth Fry Buildings.
Building a Passivhaus using standard UK building techniques
Date: 11th December 2012
Time: All day
Location: Green Building Store's HQ in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire.
Cost: £295+VAT (standard), £265.50 +VAT for PHT members
Green Building Store's construction division Green Building Company will be offering a further one-day intensive course on the Passivhaus construction techniques used at UK projects such as the Denby Dale Passivhaus.
The Green Deal Appraised
Date: 5th December 2013
Time: 08:30 - 13:15
Location: BRE Innovation Park, The Renewable House, Watford
Cost: Free to Eligible SMEs
Two case studies - one on EnerPhit - the passivhaus standard - will be presented along with a legislative overview.
November 2012
Austria Passivhaus Site Visit Tour
Date: 26th-28th November
Time: Over 3 days
Location: Innsbruck, Wels, Vienna (Austria)
Cost: See event page for details
The Austrian Passivhaus Site Visit Tour organised and sponsored by Advantage Austria is intended to inform UK construction experts about the latest developments in sustainable building in Austria.
Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson Course
Date: 21st, 22nd & 23rd November 2012; Exam: November 24th
Time: 09:00 - 17:30
Location: Warrington, Manchester
Cost: £425 (includes lunch, tuition & course notes), 10% discount for PHT members
Excellent onsite workmanship and attention to detail is critical in achieving the required Passivhaus standards. To aid this process a new qualification has been developed by the Passivhaus Institut to recognise those tradespeople that can demonstrate the required level of knowledge to construct a building to the Passivhaus standard. This course is run by Target Zero.
Healthy Homes: Ventilating for good indoor air quality
Date: 21st November 2012
Time: 13.30 - 17.00
Location: Create Centre Smeaton Road Bristol BS1 6XN
Cost: £59 for Green Register / GHA / UKIEG / PHT members; £85 for non-members; 3 places for the price of 2 (£118 members; £170 non-members)
This seminar will explore how we ensure best practice design, installation, commissioning and ongoing maintenance, all vital components to the success of the system to deliver good indoor air quality to maximize the health and wellbeing of occupants?
Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson Training
Date: 13th-14th November 2012
Time: Distance learning with 2 days face to face training plus 90 minute exam
Location: BRE, Watford
Cost: £550 + VAT (standard price); £500 + VAT (discounted price for CIOB and PHT members); Examination Fee: £150 + VAT
Excellent onsite workmanship and attention to detail is critical in achieving the required Passivhaus standards. To aid this process a new qualification has been developed by the Passivhaus Institut to recognise those tradespeople that can demonstrate the required level of knowledge to construct a building to the Passivhaus standard.
Carbonlite Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: 12th November 2012
Time: Various
Location: Bristol
Cost: £1999 + VAT; Discounts for PHT members
AECB CarbonLite, in Association with WARM Low Energy Building Practice, offers a Passive House Designer programme specifically for the UK.
UK Passivhaus Open Days 2012
Date: 9th Nov - 11th November 2012
Time: Over 3 days
Location: All over the UK
Cost: FREE
The Open Days have been organised in conjunction with The International Passive House Days set up by the International Passive House Association (iPHA).
UK Passivhaus Open Days 2012- Participating Projects
Date: 9th Nov - 11th November 2012
Time: Over 3 days
Location: All over the UK
Cost: FREE
At the UK Passivhaus Open Days, you will have the opportunity to experience the comforts of the Passivhaus standard first hand and learn more about it.
UK Passivhaus Conference 2012
Date: 7th-8th November 2012
Time: All day
Location: East Midlands Conference Centre, University of Nottingham
Cost: See event page
The 2012 two day UK Passivhaus Conference offers a comprehensive review of the uptake of Passivhaus in the UK covering the standard, its suitability in the UK, leading edge case studies and practical delivery of the first Passivhaus projects in the UK. The conference is being organised by the Passivhaus Trust and the BRE, together with their supporting partners and affiliates.
October 2012
Certified European Passive House Designer Course & Exam
Date: 29th October - 15th November 2012
Time: 8:00-17.00/17.30 all days
Location: University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
Cost: £1,930 to non- members; £1,780 to PHT members
In order to promote adoption of the Passivhaus standard and ensure that it is implemented with correct quality, the EU funded the CEPH project to deliver robust training and certification for Passivhaus Designers across EU member states.
GHA CONFERENCE: Delivering Good Homes - Defining, Planning, Designing, Managing and Financing
Date: 25th October 2012
Time: 9.00- 17.30 followed by drinks
Location: Senate House, London
Cost: £129 for non GHA members (till 12th October, £149 after); 20% off for PHT Members
A must attend 1 day conference organised by the GHA with leading industry speakers and panelists taking you through all of the key issues of new homes development
The Green Deal Appraised
Date: 24th October 2012
Time: 08:30 - 13:15
Location: Adapt, NRP Innovation Centre, Norwich
Cost: Free to Eligible SMEs
Two case studies - one on EnerPhit - the passivhaus standard - will be presented along with a legislative overview.
Wahroonga Passivhaus Open Day
Date: 20th-21st October 2012
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
Location: Wahroonga (previously Greystones) New Street Ledbury HR8 2EL
Cost: FREE
Visit a Passivhaus newly built by Herefordshire builder Mike Whitfield Construction.
Designing and Delivery Passivhaus and Low Carbon Buildings 2
Date: 17th October 2012
Time: 08:30 - 16:45
Location: BRE Innovation Park: The Renewable House, Watford
Cost: Free to Eligible SMEs
This seminar conducted by Adapt CBE explores significant detailing issues such as cold bridge elimination and provides an overview of how the Passivhaus Planning Package is used to design and deliver to the Passivhaus standard.
Sequestered Carbon - its role in resource efficient buildings
Date: 17th October 2012
Time: 17.30 - 20.00
Location: Ability Media, 56, Southwark Bridge Rd, SE1 0AS
Cost: FREE
The Alliance for Sustainable Building Products (ASBP) and Architype Architects cordially invite you to a highly topical evening with plenty of time for discussion, followed by drinks.
IHDC 2012 Conference- Ecosystem Services Come to Town
Date: 15th October 2012
Time: 10:00 - 21:00
Location: Flett Lecture Theatre - Exhibition Road Entrance Natural History Museum, London SW7 5BD
Cost: £145.00-Standard Fee, £105.00-PHT Members
Our towns and cities face numerous complex challenges - overheating, surface water management, air and water pollution, loss of biodiversity and green space. The IHDC 2012 Conference on 15th October discusses ways and means to work with nature and integrate an ecosystem services approach to the design of the built environment.
Embodied Carbon, Passivhaus and Low Carbon Buildings 1
Date: 10th October 2012
Time: 08:30 - 13:15
Location: Adapt, NRP Innovation Centre, Norwich
Cost: Free to Eligible SMEs
What is embodied carbon and why is it important? This seminar by Adapt CBE provides an overview on the current status of embodied carbon in the built environment.
Fuel poverty and residents: identifying solutions
Date: 10th October 2012
Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm
Location: Manchester
Cost: See event page
Fuel poverty could rise to 1 in 3 homes by 2016. Sustainable Homes and partners will present a one-day conference investigating the research and action being taken to combat fuel poverty.
September 2012
Certified Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: 26th September - 5th October 2012
Time: Distance Learning and 7 training days split over two weeks
Location: BRE, Watford
Cost: £2,250+VAT (standard price); £2,000+VAT (PHT members)
The Certified European Passivhaus Designer (CEPH) qualification provides candidates with all of the skills necessary to successfully design and deliver domestic buildings to the Passivhaus standard. This CEPH training course is conducted by the BRE.
Sustainable Design - New Builds & Retrofit in Conservation Areas
Date: 21st September 2012
Time: 16:00-18:00
Location: Paul Davis + Partners, The Old School House, 178 Ebury Street, SW1W 8UP
Cost: FREE
Paul Davis & Partners will present recent projects with a focus on deep-retrofit (Passivhaus) in conservation areas and what it entails.
The Passivhaus Challenge: Understanding High-Performance Envelope Design
Date: 19th September 2012
Time: 8.30 - 9.30
Location: Atelier Ten, 19 Perseverance Works, 38 Kingsland Road, E2 8DD
Cost: FREE
An exemplar model for the application of Passivhaus in the UK
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 12th September 2012
Time: All day
Location: BRE, Watford
Cost: £350+VAT (standard), 10% discount for PHT members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
Passivhaus in the UK - What you need to know
Date: 11th September 2012
Time: 18:00 onwards
Location: Ecotech Centre, Turbine Way, Swaffham, Norfolk PE37 7HT
Cost: £5 CIOB Members and £8 Non-Members
This event organised by CIOB will deliver a 'warts and all' introduction to Passivhaus in the UK.
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: Various
Time: Various
Location: Various
Cost: Contact Target Zero
This CEPH course is delivered by Target Zero, who are accredited by the Passivhaus Institut Darmstadt, Germany to conduct the training.
August 2012
Passivhaus Site Visit: Bushbury Hill Primary School
Date: 31st August 2012
Time: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: Wolverhampton
Cost: £12.50 + VAT; £10 + VAT RIBA Members; £7.50 + VAT Students
Mark Lumley, Associate Director at Architype, will guide a tour of Bushbury Hill Primary School, winner of numerous awards. This visit is organised by RIBA West Midlands.
Passivhaus Site Visit: Richmond Hill & Swillington Primary Schools
Date: 31st August 2012
Time: 13:00 onwards
Location: Richmond Hill Primary School, Clark Crescent, Leeds
Cost: FREE
Passivhaus was selected on Richmond Hill and Swillington Primary Schools as a means of achieving the 60% Carbon reduction required for the projects without resorting to biomass.
Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) Workshop
Date: 22nd-23rd August 2012
Time: 9:30 to 16:30
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre - Dalgety Business Centre, Ridge Way, Dalgety Bay, KY11 9JN
Cost: £295+ VAT (15% discount for PHT members)
This 2-day workshop is tailored for architects and consultants who would like to get to know the Passive House Planning Package and for certified Passive House Designers, who would like to refresh their knowledge or get help with current projects.
Introduction to the Passive House Standard
Date: 8th August 2012
Time: 9:30 to 16:30
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre - Dalgety Business Centre, Ridge Way, Dalgety Bay, KY11 9JN
Cost: £180 + VAT (15% discount for PHT members)
A one day seminar by the Scottish Passive House Centre will cover the Passive House concept, dispel the myths surrounding passive House and impart their experiences of passive House in Scotland and the rest of the UK so far.
July 2012
2nd Green.Building.Solutions. Summer University in Vienna
Date: 22nd July-12th August 2012
Time: Over 3 weeks
Location: Vienna, Austria
Cost: 2,300 Euros for professionals;1,900 Euros for students
INEX, in collaboration with OeAD, offers the second edition of this intensive training program in the field of sustainable building design and energy efficiency
provided by 5 Austrian Universities, the Austrian Institute of Technology and the IG Passivhaus.
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 11th July 2012
Time: All day
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £350+VAT for non-members, 10% discount for PHT members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
UK Passivhaus Awards 2012 & Passivhaus Trust 2nd Anniversary
Date: 4th July 2012
Time: 14:00-18:30
Location: Macmillan Building, Senate House, London WC1E 7HU
Cost: £35+VAT Trust members and their guests; £120+VAT Non-members
The UK Passivhaus Awards have been launced by the Trust to celebrate the achievements of the Passivhaus Pioneers in the UK.
Wolfgang Feist UK tour- Cardiff
Date: 3rd July 2012
Time: 13:30- 17:00
Location: Cardiff School of Engineering, BRE Institute of Sustainable Engineering, Queen's Buildings, Cardiff University, The Parade, Cardiff CF24 3AA
Cost: £120+VAT non members; £60+VAT for PHT members; Student discounts available
This session is hosted by Cardiff University.
Wolfgang Feist UK tour- Glasgow
Date: 2nd July 2012
Time: 9:00 - 17:00
Location: Morning: The Lighthouse; Afternoon: McCance Building, University of Strathclyde
Cost: Various
This session is hosted by University of Strathclyde and sust.
June 2012
Wolfgang Feist UK tour- London
Date: 30th June 2012
Time: 10:00-17:00
Location: Goldsmith College, London, SE14
Cost: Various
The Passivhaus Trust is delighted to announce a series of seminars and Advanced Technical masterclasses with Professor Wolfgang Feist beginning on 30th June in London. This event is co-hosted with the AECB.
Certified Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: 20th - 29th June 2012
Time: Distance Learning and 7 training days split over two weeks
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £2,250+VAT for non-members, £2000+VAT for PHT Members
The Certified European Passivhaus Designer (CEPH) qualification provides candidates with all of the skills necessary to successfully design and deliver domestic buildings to the Passivhaus standard. This CEPH training course is conducted by the BRE.
Building a Passivhaus using standard UK building techniques
Date: 18th June 2012
Time: All day
Location: Green Building Company/ Store offices; near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire and Denby Dale
Cost: £295+VAT for non-members, £265.50 +VAT for PHT members
Green Building Store's construction division Green Building Company will be offering a further one-day intensive course on the Passivhaus construction techniques used at UK projects such as the Denby Dale Passivhaus.
Passivhaus - Low energy design principles
Date: 13th June 2012
Time: All day
Location: Think Low Carbon Centre, Barnsley College
Cost: £150+VAT, 10% discount for PHT members
Designed to introduce you to the Passivhaus standard, highlighting the basic characteristics of Passivhaus buildings, the certification requirements and how to set about designing a building to the standard.
Passivhaus Windows Seminar
Date: 13th June 2012
Time: 9:00-13:15
Location: Bicester Golf Club, Oxfordshire, OX26 1TE
Cost: FREE
This half day seminar organised by Rationel windows looks into how Rationel windows have been used in Passivhaus projects and how they have performed
Wimbish Passivhaus site visit
Date: 12th June 2012
Time: 13.45 - 16.30
Location: Wimbish Village Hall, near Saffron Walden, Essex
Cost: FREE
The Good Homes Alliance is organising a visit to the Wimbish Passivhaus as part of their summer series of site visits.
London Green Fair
Date: 9th & 10th June 2012
Time: Over 2 days
Location: Regents Park
Cost: FREE
The Passivhaus Trust will be taking part in this year’s London Green Fair.
May 2012
Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) Workshop
Date: 23rd & 24th May, 22nd & 23rd August, 21st & 22nd November
Time: 09:30 - 16:30
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £295 + VAT (15% discount for PHT members)
2 day workshop tailored for architects and consultants who would like to get to know the Passive House Planning Package and also for certified Passive House designers as a refresher.
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: May 21st-24th; 28th-31st; Exam June 16th
Time: All day
Location: Centre for Efficient and Renewable Energy in Buildings (CEREB), London South Bank University (LSBU)
Cost: £1450 for the 8 day course; £280 for the exam and certification; 10% discount for PHT members
This CEPH course is delivered at the Centre for Efficient and Renewable Energy in Buildings (CEREB) of London South Bank University (LSBU), in association with Target Zero Group, who are accredited by the Passivhaus Institut Darmstadt, Germany to conduct the training.
Fabric first and refurbishment excellence: up-skilling to deliver the green deal and beyond.
Date: 17th May 2012
Time: 9:00-16:00
Location: CoRE Technology Building, Chelson Street, Longton, Stoke-On Trent, ST3 1PT
Cost: £40
The report, Fabric First and Refurbishment Excellence: Up-skilling to Deliver The Green Deal and Beyond, will be launched at the Event.
16th International Passive House Conference 2012
Date: 4th & 5th May 2012
Time: Over 2 days
Location: Hanover
Cost: See conference website
The focus of this year's Conference will be on refurbishment, non-residential buildings, ventilation, and implementation in hot or particularly cold climates.
April 2012
Passivhaus Regulations with FRP Composite Materials
Date: 23rd April 2012
Time: 09:30 - 15:30
Location: The Building Centre, London, UK
Cost: PHT, NGCC and PIA members £45 +vat; Non-members £95 + vat
The aim of this unique event is to look at how fibre reinforced polymer composite materials can offer solutions to the challenges posed by Passivhaus regulations.
SPHC Approved Event
Date: 19th April 2012
Time: 18:00-20:00
Location: Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh
Cost: FREE
The SPHC Approved scheme is aimed at making the Passive House Standard easier and more accessible to a wide variety of people across the country.
WUFI modelling training
Date: 18th-19th April 2012
Time: Over 2 days
Location: Green Building Store Offices, Heath House Mill, Golcar, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD7 4JR
Cost: £700 (+ VAT); Early bird rate of £650 (+VAT) per person applies if booked before 2nd April 2012
This seminar provides an introduction to using the standard WUFI ®modelling software, known as WUFI® Pro. It is an intensive 2 days of presentations and practical sessions.
March 2012
Designing & building with Passivhaus principles
Date: 20th March to 22nd March 2011
Time: Over 3 days
Location: Excel, London
Cost: FREE
This series of seminars supported by the Passivhaus Trust at Ecobuild 2012 combines an introduction to Passivhaus with more detailed sessions, using case studies of a range of building types.
Climate Week 2012
Date: 12th-18th March 2012
Time: Various
Location: Various
Cost: FREE
Climate Week is Britain's biggest climate change campaign, inspiring a new wave of action to create a sustainable future.
Passivhaus: The challenges of retrofitting to Passivhaus and the opportunities for new buildss
Date: 8th March 2012
Time: 18:00 to 19:30
Location: PTEa office, London N1 8JX
Cost: FREE
This event is part of a series of Sustainability talks hosted by Pollard Thomas Edward Architects
February 2012
Airtightness Master Class
Date: 23rd February 2012
Time: All day
Location: Mayville Community Centre, London N16 NA
Cost: £200+VAT for non-members, £180+VAT for PHT members
BRE and bere:architects have come together to bring you an airtightness master class.
Healthy Homes: Ventilating right for good indoor air quality
Date: 22nd February 2012
Time: 09.45 - 17.30
Location: Department of Health, Skipton House, 80 London Road, London SE1 6LH
Cost: See Event programme for costs, 10% discount for PHT members
The GHA and UKIEG are working together to bring you this joint meeting, with the UKIEG annual conference being held in the morning and with the GHA workshop on healthy homes following on in the afternoon.
Passivhaus & low energy retrofits workshop
Date: 8th February 2012
Time: 19:00 - 21:00
Location: Slaithwaite Civic Hall, Slaithwaite, near Huddersfield
Cost: FREE
Green Building Store & Green Building Company are offering a FREE evening workshop on Passivhaus & low energy retrofits
Passivhaus and Embodied Carbon
Date: 2nd February 2012
Time: 10:00 - 13:30
Location: SmartLife Low Carbon Centre, Cambridge CB4 2QT
Cost: FREE
This event on Passivhaus and Embodied Carbon is the third in a regular series of events on low carbon construction promoted by University of East Anglia (UEA)'s Low Carbon Innovation Centre and InCrops Enterprise Hub
January 2012
Founder's and Partner's meeting
Date: 24th January 2012
Time: 13:00 onwards
Location: Mayville Community Centre, London
Cost: FREE
We have the pleasure of inviting Founder members and Partners to our second meeting of this kind to be held in a Passivhaus building.
Passivhaus Site Visit: Bryce Lodge
Date: 12th January 2012
Time: 13:30 - 16:30
Location: Horsham, West Sussex
Cost: FREE
This visit organised by Osborne and Saxon Weald will explore the design and construction and use of i-SIPS on the 12 Passivhaus homes, part of the Bryce Lodge social housing scheme.
December 2011
The Passive House Night
Date: 8th December 2011
Time: 18:00 to 20:30
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £20 + VAT (15% discount for PHT members)
This two hour event includes a short introduction to the Passivhaus standard and an overview of all concepts & criteria.
The Passivhaus Standard Demystified
Date: 8th December 2011
Time: TBC
Location: Hadlow College, Hadlow, Tonbridge
Cost: £75 for non-members, £70 for PHT members
A one day conference introducing the Passivhaus Standard to planning officers, building control, architects, and contractors, focussing on the planning, policy, and aesthetic issues.
Retrofit Event- Beyond the Green Deal: Refurbishment to exemplary low-energy standards
Date: 5th December 2011
Time: 14:00 to 21:00
Location: The Royal College of Physicians, 11 St Andrews Place, Regent's Park, London NW1 4LE
Cost: Free to PHT & GHA members; £100 + VAT for non members
This event will explore the issue of delivering low energy housing in reality - which is central to the approaches of both the Passivhaus Trust and the Good Homes Alliance (GHA) - both through theory and practical examples. The event will be followed by the GHA annual debate and Christmas drinks.
November 2011
Rushlight Built Environment Briefing: Sustainable New Homes
Date: 23rd November 2011
Time: 5.30pm - 9.00pm
Location: 10 Queen Street Place, London EC4R 1BE
Cost: £35 + VAT for non-members, Discounted rate for PHT members
The next Rushlight Built Environment Briefing supported by the Passivhaus Trust will be focused on the latest Sustainable New Homes.
Certified Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: 16th - 25th November 2011
Time: Distance Learning and 7 training days split over two weeks
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £2,250+VAT for non-members, £2000+VAT for PHT Members
The Certified European Passivhaus Designer (CEPH) qualification provides candidates with all of the skills necessary to successfully design and deliver domestic buildings to the Passivhaus standard. This CEPH training course is conducted by the BRE.
One day Understanding Passivhaus Course
Date: 16th November 2011
Time: All day
Location: Kingston
Cost: £295+VAT for non-members, £265.50+VAT for PHT members
This introductory Passivhaus course will give you a clear understanding of the design priniciples, drivers and outcomes and will help you to incorporate passivhaus in your developments.
UK Passivhaus Open Days 2011- Registration
Date: 11th - 13th November
Time: Various
Location: All over the UK
Cost: FREE
The UK Passivhaus Open Days has been organised in conjunction with The International Passive House Days set up by the International Passive House Association (iPHA).
UK Passivhaus Open Days 2011- Projects
Date: 11th - 13th November
Time: Various
Location: All over the UK
Cost: FREE
The UK Passivhaus Open Days has been organised in conjunction with The International Passive House Days set up by the International Passive House Association (iPHA).
Zero Carbon Homes: Designing to meet current and proposed energy standards
Date: 3rd November 2011
Time: 13:00 arrival for a 13:15 start. 17:00 finish
Location: The Building Centre, Store St, London WC1E 7BT
Cost: £55 + VAT
The course provides guidance on how to design zero carbon homes in concrete and masonry.
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: One Day Course
Time: 3rd November 2011
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £350+VAT, 10% discount for PHT members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
October 2011
Cost effective Passivhaus
Date: 26th October 2011
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Architype, Upper Twyford Barn, HR2 8AD
Cost: FREE
Hereford Regional meeting for Passivhaus Trust Members and friends
UK Passivhaus Conference 2011
Date: 24th & 25th October 2011
Time: All day
Location: Barbican, London
Cost: £195+VAT (1 day), £330+VAT (2days),£175+VAT(1day) for PHT members,£300+VAT(2days) for PHT members
The 2011 two day UK Passivhaus Conference offers a comprehensive review of the uptake of Passivhaus in the UK covering the standard, its suitability in the UK, leading edge case studies and practical delivery of the first Passivhaus projects in the UK. The conference is being organised by the Passivhaus Trust and the BRE, together with their supporting partners and affiliates.
The Passivhaus Standard in affordable housing
Date: 18th October 2011
Time: 10:00 - 15:30
Location: Hadlow College, Hadlow, Tonbridge
Cost: £40
A one day conference introducing the Passivhaus Standard to social housing providers, local authoriFes, contractors and designers. To be held in a completed Passivhaus at Hadlow College.
Building a Passivhaus using standard UK building techniques
Date: 3rd October 2011
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
Location: Green Building Company/ Store offices; near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire and Denby Dale
Cost: £295+VAT for non-members, £265.50 +VAT for PHT members
Green Building Store's construction division Green Building Company will be offering a further one-day intensive course on the Passivhaus construction techniques used at UK projects such as the Denby Dale Passivhaus.
September 2011
Passive House Night
Date: 28th September 2011
Time: 1800 - 2000
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £20 + VAT (15% discount for PHT members)
A short introduction to the Passive House Standard. with an overview of all concepts and criteria.
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: 21st to 30th September
Time: Distance Learning and 7 training days split over two weeks
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £2,250+VAT for non-members, £2,000+VAT for PHT Members
The Certified European Passivhaus Designer (CEPH) qualification provides candidates with all of the skills necessary to successfully design and deliver domestic buildings to the Passivhaus standard. This CEPH training course is conducted by the BRE.
Introduction to Passive House Standard
Date: 21st September 2011
Time: 0930 - 1630
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £180 + VAT (15% discount for PHT members)
A one day seminar by the Scottish Passive House Centre will cover the Passive House concept, dispel the myths surrounding passive House and impart their experiences of passive House in Scotland and the rest of the UK so far.
AECB 2011 Annual Conference
Date: 16th & 17th September 2011
Time: 2 Days
Location: University of Nottingham, Jubilee Campus
Cost: £200 + VAT, AECB Members only
This year's AECB members' conference on 'Retrofit: Moving in and Moving on' will be held at the award winning University of Nottingham, Jubilee Campus on Friday 16th & Saturday 17th September 2011.
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 16th September 2011
Time: All day
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £350+VAT, 10% discount for PHT members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
Passivhaus site visit: Oakmeadow Primary School
Date: 9th September
Time: 12:30-15:00
Location: Wolverhampton
Cost: FREE
Designing and constructing Oakmeadow Primary school to Passivhaus within a standard budget and no extra funding has been a huge challenge, but has been achieved. Key factors that have helped this to be achieved will be described in more detail on the visit.
Wimbish Passivhaus FREE monthly visitor experience
Date: Monthly, from 6 September 2011
Time: 10:00am - 1:30pm
Location: Wimbish, Essex
Cost: FREE
This monthly visitor experience hosted by Founder members Hastoe Housing Association offers housing, sustainability and construction professionals the opportunity to see and learn about the first accredited affordable rural Passivhaus development in the UK.
CarbonLite Passivhaus Designer Course & Exam
Date: September, October 2011
Time: All day
Location: London & Bristol
Cost: £2349 +VAT for non-members; £1999 +VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
AECB CarbonLite is offering a Passive House Designer programme specifically for the UK. The first courses will be running in September 2011 and delivered by UK professionals with Passivhaus experience.
August 2011
Passive House Planning Package (PHPP)
Date: 24th & 25th August 2011
Time: 2 Days
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members, 15% discount for PHT members
This 2-day workshop is tailored for architects and consultants who would like to get to know the Passive House Planning Package and for Certified Passive House Designers, who would like to refresh their knowledge or get help with current projects.
Introduction To Passive House Standard
Date: 17th August 2011
Time: 9:30am-4:30 pm
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £180.00 (+VAT) for non-members, 15% discount for PHT members
This one day seminar organised by the Scottish Passive House Centre will cover the Passivhaus concept, the mythns surrounding Passivhaus and their experiences in Passivhaus so far.
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 5th August 2011
Time: All day
Location: BRE, Watford
Cost: £350+VAT, 10% discount for PHT members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
July 2011
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 26th July 2011
Time: All day
Location: James Watt Conference Centre, East Kilbride
Cost: £350+VAT, 10% discount for PHT members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
West Midlands Sustainable Built Environment Forum
Date: 14th July 2011
Time: 10:00 - 1:00
Location: West Midlands Centre for Constructing Excellence, Birmingham
Cost: FREE
Jonathan Hines, Architype and Matt Wisdom, Thomas Vale will be talking about how they have applied the Passivhaus standard to non-domestic projects.
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: 13th - 22nd July 2011
Time: Distance Learning and 7 training days split over two weeks
Location: BRE, Watford
Cost: £2,250+VAT for non-members, £2000+VAT for Passivhaus Trust Members
The Certified European Passivhaus Designer (CEPH) qualification provides candidates with all of the skills necessary to successfully design and deliver domestic buildings to the Passivhaus standard. This CEPH training course is conducted by the BRE.
Passivhaus Trust 1st Anniversary Event
Date: 5th Juy 2011
Time: 14:45 - 20:00
Location: Residence of the Austrian Ambassador, Belgrave Square, London
Cost: FREE for PHT members, £120+VAT for non-members
An afternoon seminar exploring the state of play of Passivhaus in the UK, followed by an evening drinks and networking jamboree.
June 2011
Passivhaus site visits with the AECB
Date: 14th May 2011, 24th June 2011
Time: Various
Location: Disability Essex and Highwood Village Hall, Essex
Cost: FREE
The Passivhaus Trust is pleased to collaborate with the AECB on Passivhaus site visits to Disability Essex and Highwood Village Hall.
Achieving PassivHaus standards - existing stock and new build
Date: 23rd June 2011
Time: 10:30-11:15
Location: The Ideas Exchange Seminars, CIH Conference 2011Harrogate
Cost: FREE
Mark Elton of ECD Architects will be talking about 'Why Passivhaus is different?'
2 Day PHPP Workshop
Date: 22nd-23rd June
Time: 9:00am-16:30pm
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £295+VAT for non-members, £147.50 +VAT with funding, 15% discount for Passivhaus Trust members
This 2-day workshop is tailored for architects and consultants who would like to get to know the Passive House Planning Package and for Certified Passive House Designers, who would like to refresh their knowledge or get help with current projects.
Passivhaus site visit: Gentoo Racecourse Development
Date: 16th June 2011
Time: 13:30-16:30
Location: Houghton-le-Spring, Durham
Cost: £25 + VAT for Passivhaus Trust members, £50 + VAT to non-members
This site visit organised by the Good Homes Alliance, provides a unique opportunity to view the Gentoo Racecourse Passivhaus development at an exciting stage in construction, and to hear from the experts about the benefits and challenges of design and construction of a development to Passivhaus standard.
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 10th June 2011
Time: All day
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £350+VAT for non-members, £315+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
One day Understanding Passivhaus Course
Date: 1st June 2011
Time: All day
Location: Kingston
Cost: £295+VAT for non-members, £265.50+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This introductory Passivhaus course is developed and delivered by Sustainable Homes with Certified Passivhaus Designers.
May 2011
15th International Passive House Conference 2011
Date: 27th-28th May 2011
Time: All day
Location: Innsbruck, Austria
Cost: Early booking rate (by 1 April 2011): 490 Euros, Regular rate 595 Euros ; Passivhaus Members discount 30 Euros
The annual International Passive House conference organised by the Passivhaus Institute will include an exhibition area of Passivhaus products and is followed by a day of excursions to Passivhaus projects.
Factfinding Tour to Austria: Passivhaus concepts put into practice
Date: 26th May 2011
Time: All day
Location: Innsbruck, Austria
Cost: Sponsored tour limited to 10 PHT members
A tour of Passivhaus projects in Innsbruck, Austria, to discover recent developments in Passivhaus and an opportunity to meet some of Austria's most innovative players in the low energy building sector
The role of Passivhaus Homes in a Low Carbon Future
Date: 24th May 2011
Time: Half Day
Location: Milton Keynes
Cost: £60 + VAT
A half day event at The National Energy Centre, Milton Keynes, introducing Passivhaus standards and how they fit with other regulatory frameworks for both new build and refurbishment.
Certified European Passive House Designer Training course and Exam
Date: Module 1 - 16th to 20th May 2011, Module 2 30th May to 3rd June 2011, Exam - 11th June 2011
Time: See event page for more details
Location: University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
Cost: £1650 for complete training course and £280 for exam (+VAT), Special discount of £150 available for PHT members
Delivered by the University of Strathclyde, this is an Intensive Training Course and Exam providing Knowledge and Assessment for Accreditation as Certified European Passive House Designer
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 12th May 2011
Time: All day
Location: Cardiff
Cost: £350+VAT for non-members, £315+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
Thermal Bridging
Date: 12th May 2011
Time: All day
Location: Westbourne Grove, London
Cost: £299+VAT for non-members, £249+VAT for Passivhaus Trust Members
This course will teach you how to calculate and minimise the effects of Thermal Bridging in low energy building design.
Using PHPP to Design Low Energy Buildings
Date: 10th May 2011 - 11th May 2011
Time: 2 day course
Location: Westbourne Grove, London
Cost: £599+VAT for non-members, £499 +VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This 2 day course is for those that would like to learn how to collate data from drawings and enter into the PHPP software.
Passivhaus for Schools: Exhibition
Date: 10th May to 12th June 2011
Time: Ongoing exhibition
Location: Shop Gallery, The Architecture Centre, Bristol
Cost: FREE
This exhibition looks at how Passivhaus principles can be applied to school buildings
Understanding the Passivhaus Standard, Principles and Methodologies
Date: 9th May 2011
Time: All day
Location: Westbourne Grove, London
Cost: £299 for non-members, £249 for Passivhaus Trust members
If you are new to Passivhaus, and want to learn more from industry experts, this is a 1 day workshop that will give you a good general understanding of Passivhaus Low Energy Building Standard.
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: 4th-13th May 2011
Time: Distance Learning and 7 training days split over two weeks
Location: BRE, Garston
Cost: £2,250+VAT for non-members, £2000+VAT for Passivhaus Trust Members
The Certified European Passivhaus Designer (CEPH) qualification provides candidates with all of the skills necessary to successfully design and deliver domestic buildings to the Passivhaus standard. This CEPH training course is conducted by the BRE.
April 2011
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 15th April 2011
Time:
Location: BRE Garston
Cost: £350+VAT for non-members, £315+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
Passive House Window Technology Workshop
Date: 14th April 2011
Time:
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth
Cost: £180+VAT for non-members, £153+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This seminar will give you the knowledge on what to look for to ensure you choose the best manufacturers to supply you with the right product suitable for your future projects.
Low Carbon 4 Real plus Feedback and Monitoring: Closing the performance gap
Date: 14th April 2011
Time:
Location: UCL, London
Cost: £180+VAT for non-members, £100+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
The Good Homes Alliance (GHA) are holding a one day conference on how to close the performance gap between the design and built stage through testing, monitoring and post occupancy evaluation. There will also be an exhibition on monitoring products and kits.
Building a Passivhaus using standard UK building techniques
Date: 4th APril 2011
Time:
Location: Green Building Store's HQ in Huddersfield West Yorkshire
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members / £265.50 (+VAT) for PHT members
Green Building Store's construction division Green Building Company is running an intensive one day Passivhaus training event.
March 2011
Passivhaus Training course
Date: 16th March 2011
Time:
Location: Glasgow
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members / £265.50 (+VAT) for Passivhaus Trust members
The course developed by Sustainable Homes gives an introduction and overview of Passivhaus principles and includes practical examples of how they work with the Code for Sustainable Homes.
PassivHaus – 20 Years of Experience in Very Low Energy Buildings
Date: 4th March 2011
Time:
Location: University of Cambridge
Cost: FREE
Professor Wolfgang Feist, the founder and director of the Passive House Institute in Darmstadt, will be presenting the experiences gained from projects and monitoring of passive house buildings over the last 20 years at the University of Cambridge.
Aligning Passivhaus Principles with Codes and Regulations
Date: 2nd March 2011
Time:
Location: Ecobuild - ExCel, London
Cost: FREE
This session at Ecobuild 2011 will explore how Passivhaus principles lie within existing regulations, codes and standards in the UK and how the principles can be applied in practice.
Passivhaus Principles in Refurbishment
Date: 1st March 2011
Time:
Location: Ecobuild - Excel, London
Cost: FREE
This session at Ecobuild will look at how Passivhaus can help with refurbishment in theory and in practice, shown by case studies.
Driving Passivhaus delivery in the UK
Date: 1st March 2011
Time:
Location: Eco-build, ExCel-London
Cost: FREE
This session will introduce the Passivhaus Standard and explain the benefits of its use in the UK. Presentations will include examples and case studies and explain what is required to achieve certification
February 2011
AECB CarbonLite Passivhaus training courses
Date: 7th February 2011
Time:
Location: London and Bristol
Cost: Various
The AECB are running CarbonLite Passivhaus training courses in London & Bristol during February 2011.
January 2011
Passivhaus: Principles and Examples
Date: 18th Jan 2011
Time:
Location: Bath
Cost: £50 + VAT
The Building Centre is organising a half day seminar that will look at the principles and performance standards of Passivhaus and give practical guidance on the requirements for certification.
December 2010
Passivhaus in the UK
Date: 2nd December 2010
Time:
Location: London
Cost: £100 non-members / £80 Passivhaus Trust, RESET members or students
Some of the UK's foremost practitioners in Passivhaus design come together for a masterclass on the principles behind PassivHaus
November 2010
Building a Passivhaus : Learning from the Denby Dale experience
Date: 29th November 2010
Time:
Location: Green Building Company Store offices; near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire and Denby Dale
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members / £265.50 (+VAT) for PHT members
Green Building Store is running an intensive one day Passivhaus training event on the design and construction techniques used at the Denby Dale Passivhaus
One day understanding Passivhaus course
Date: 26th November 2010
Time:
Location: Kingston
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members, £250.75 for PHT members (+VAT)
Sustainable Homes and ECD Architects, have developed a new Passivhaus course which gives an introduction and overview of Passivhaus principles
UK Passivhaus Open Days 2010
Date: 12th November 2010
Time:
Location: All over the UK
Cost: FREE
Experience the comforts of the Passivhaus standard first hand and learn more about it at the UK Passivhaus Open Days
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Course and Exam
Date: 1st November 2010
Time:
Location: University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
Cost: £1650 for non-members/£1500 for PHT members for the course. £280 (+ VAT)
This course and exam in English will be delivered by the University of Strathclyde and supported by Passivhaus experts
The use of timber in the construction of Passivhaus and low carbon buildings
| Date: 27th March | Time: Half Day, Morning |
| Location: St John's Innovation Centre, Cowley Road, Cambridge, CB4 0WS | Cost: FREE to SMEs across the East of England |
This seminar will look at how is timber used in the construction of Passivhaus and low carbon buildings and what are the timber types, treatments and processes used to deliver this effective and efficient building material.
Building a Passivhaus using standard UK building techniques
| Date: 12th March 2013 | Time: 08:45 - 17:00 |
| Location: Green Building Store's HQ in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. | Cost: £295+VAT (standard), £265.50 +VAT for PHT members |
Green Building Store's construction division Green Building Company will be offering a further one-day intensive course on the Passivhaus construction techniques used at UK projects such as the Denby Dale Passivhaus.
Ecobuild- Be:Passive - seminar and reception
| Date: 6th March 2013 | Time: 18:00 - 20:30 |
| Location: Registered attendees will receive an email confirming the venue prior to the event | Cost: FREE- Registration essential |
The Passivhaus Trust along with Patron Member Centre for the Built Environment at the Adapt Low Carbon Group, is jointly hosting a drinks reception at Ecobuild 2013.
Ecobuild - Passivhaus Seminars
| Date: 5th - 7th March 2013 | Time: 10:45 - 17:00 |
| Location: Seminar Room 1, ExCeL, London | Cost: FREE |
This seminar stream examines why Passivhaus is a standard worth aiming for and the design and technical strategies needed to achieve it. The session also explores how Passivhaus interfaces with UK specific regulations and how it can be used on large projects.
Ecobuild - UK Passivhaus Awards 2013 launch
| Date: 5th March 2013 | Time: 16:30 onwards |
| Location: Austrian Pavillion Kaffeehaus (stand S420). | Cost: FREE- By invitation only |
Now in its second year, the UK Passivhaus Awards celebrates the design and performance of Passivhaus in the UK.
Ecobuild - Passivhaus Trust at stand N351
| Date: 5th - 7th March 2013 | Time: Over 3 days |
| Location: Stand N351, Ecobuild, ExCel, London | Cost: FREE |
It's that time of the year again - Ecobuild, the world's biggest sustainable design and construction event, and we are very much a part of it. Let's hope once again Passivhaus will be among the hottest things being talked about at Ecobuild 2013.
CIAT Passivhaus CPD event
| Date: 28th February 2013 | Time: 18:00 |
| Location: University of Bolton- Room D1-036 | Cost: Free to CIAT members; £10 non-members; 10% discount to PHT members |
This CIAT CPD event on Passivhaus will be presented by Mike Shufflebotham from Green Building Store.
Building Information Modelling (BIM) for Passivhaus and Low Carbon Buildings
| Date: 27th February 2013 | Time: Morning |
| Location: Bidwells, Bidwell House, Trumpington Road, Cambridge, CB2 9LD | Cost: Free to Eligible SMEs |
This seminar organised by Adapt CBE focuses on the background and use of building information modelling (BIM) for the design and delivery of Passivhaus and low carbon buildings.
Passivhaus or Perverse house
| Date: 27th February 2013 | Time: All day |
| Location: PTEa Diespeker Wharf, 38 Graham Street, London N1 8JX | Cost: £99 for non-members, 10% discount for PHT members |
This one day seminar takes a good hard look at Passivhaus standards and assesses them against other more commonly used standards such as SAP, Part L of the Building Regulations and the Code for Sustainable Homes.
Certified Passive House Tradesperson Course
| Date: 26th - 27th February 2013; Exam 2nd March 2013 | Time: Over 2 days |
| Location: SPHC, Dalgety Bay Business Centre, Ridge Way, Dalgety Bay, KY11 9JN | Cost: 10% discount for PHT Members: Course £550 + vat without funding, £275 + vat with funding; Exam £150 + vat without funding,£75 + vat with funding |
The SPHC has been accredited by the Passive House Institute to provide this new 2 day Certified Passive House Tradesperson Course in the UK.
Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson Training
| Date: 25th-26th February 2013 | Time: Distance learning with 2 days face to face training plus 90 minute exam |
| Location: BRE, Watford | Cost: £550 + VAT (standard price); £500 + VAT (discounted price for CIOB and PHT members); Examination Fee: £150 + VAT |
Excellent onsite workmanship and attention to detail is critical in achieving the required Passivhaus standards. To aid this process a new qualification has been developed by the Passivhaus Institut to recognise those tradespeople that can demonstrate the required level of knowledge to construct a building to the Passivhaus standard.
RESOURCE EFFICIENT BUILDINGS- Sustainable use of resources,
| Date: 21st-22nd February 2013 | Time: Over 2 days |
| Location: Vienna, Austria | Cost: See event page for details |
International Congress taking place in Vienna, Austria parallel to the fair BAUEN & ENERGIE WIEN
Embodied Carbon, Passivhaus and Low Carbon Buildings 1
| Date: 20th February 2013 | Time: 08:30 - 13:15 |
| Location: The Renewable House, BRE Innovation Park, Watford | Cost: Free to Eligible SMEs |
What is embodied carbon and why is it important? This seminar by Adapt CBE provides an overview on the current status of embodied carbon in the built environment.
Passivhaus - What does it all mean?
| Date: 20th February 2013 | Time: 14:00 |
| Location: Loughborough University, Dept of Civil & Building | Cost: FREE |
This introductory event on Passivhaus is organised by the CIOB.
MVHR - Making ventilation systems work
| Date: 19th February 2013 | Time: 14:00-17:00 |
| Location: Jevons room, first floor of UCL Energy Institute, Central House, 14 Upper Woburn Place, London WC1H 0NN | Cost: PHT Members £95+VAT; non-members £150 +VAT |
When designing to Passivhaus standard, Mechanical VentilationSsystems with Heat Recovery (MVHR) are essential to achieve the required performance levels by providing fresh air supply with minimal heat-loss. This masterclass limited to 20 participants aims to answer all the questions you have always wanted to ask.
Ventilation in Passivhaus and low carbon buildings
| Date: 6th February 2013 | Time: Morning |
| Location: Bidwells, Bidwell House, Cambridge, CB2 9LD | Cost: Free to Eligible SMEs |
This seminar organised by Adapt CBE focuses on the technologies and processes involved in the design, delivery and maintenance of mechanical and natural ventilation systems in Passivhaus and low carbon buildings.
Housing Conference & Expo
| Date: 6th-7th February 2013 | Time: Over 2 days |
| Location: Olympia, London | Cost: See event registration page |
The Housing Expo event looks at the full housing life-cycle from design to refurbishment under one roof.
Meet the founder of Passivhaus: Wolfgang Feist talk at the University of East Anglia
| Date: 5th February 2013 | Time: 17:00 onwards |
| Location: University of East Anglia, Norwich | Cost: FREE to SMEs across the East; £30 + VAT for non SMEs or outside the region |
As Passivhaus Trust Patrons, Adapt CBE have invited Prof. Wolfgang Feist to Norfolk to look at the various Passivhaus projects that are developing in the region and to host a talk at the University of East Anglia.
January 2013
Members & Technical Panel meeting
Date: 28/01/13
Time: 2 - 5pm
Location: London Campus, Coventry University East India House, 109-117 Middlesex Street, London E1 7JF
Cost: N/A
The Trust will be holding its next meeting for Founders/ Patrons and Technical Panel members 28th January 2013.
Designing and Delivery Passivhaus and Low Carbon Buildings 2
Date: 23rd January 2013
Time: All day
Location: Bidwells, Bidwell House, Cambridge
Cost: Free to Eligible SMEs
This seminar conducted by Adapt CBE explores significant detailing issues such as cold bridge elimination and provides an overview of how the Passivhaus Planning Package is used to design and deliver to the Passivhaus standard.
Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson Course
Date: 21st January 2013, Exam 26th January
Time:
Location: Edinburgh
Cost: £575 for non-members; 10% discount for PHT members
The aim of this training conducted by Target Zero for the 'Certified Passive House Tradesperson' certificate is to convey an overall impression of the interdisciplinary Passivhaus concept to tradesmen involved in the construction industry.
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 13th January 2013
Time: One Day Course
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £350+VAT (this includes PHPP manual and software worth £144 incl.VAT) ; 10% discount for PHT membe
This introductory course and workshop is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
Designing and Delivery Passivhaus and Low Carbon Buildings 1
Date: 9th January 2013
Time: 08:30 - 16:45
Location: Bidwells, Bidwell House, Cambridge
Cost: Free to Eligible SMEs
This seminar organised by Adapt CBE explores the reasoning behind the brief and the designer team's response of the UEA's Low Carbon Exemplar Building.
December 2012
The UEA Low Carbon Campus Tour
Date: 12th December 2012
Time: 15:00 - 19:00
Location: Thomas Paine Building, University of East Anglia, Norwich
Cost: Free to Eligible SMEs
This tour organised by Adapt CBE will give an overview of the UEA's low carbon campus including a visit of the UEA Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Plant, Thomas Paine Study Centre and Elizabeth Fry Buildings.
Building a Passivhaus using standard UK building techniques
Date: 11th December 2012
Time: All day
Location: Green Building Store's HQ in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire.
Cost: £295+VAT (standard), £265.50 +VAT for PHT members
Green Building Store's construction division Green Building Company will be offering a further one-day intensive course on the Passivhaus construction techniques used at UK projects such as the Denby Dale Passivhaus.
The Green Deal Appraised
Date: 5th December 2013
Time: 08:30 - 13:15
Location: BRE Innovation Park, The Renewable House, Watford
Cost: Free to Eligible SMEs
Two case studies - one on EnerPhit - the passivhaus standard - will be presented along with a legislative overview.
November 2012
Austria Passivhaus Site Visit Tour
Date: 26th-28th November
Time: Over 3 days
Location: Innsbruck, Wels, Vienna (Austria)
Cost: See event page for details
The Austrian Passivhaus Site Visit Tour organised and sponsored by Advantage Austria is intended to inform UK construction experts about the latest developments in sustainable building in Austria.
Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson Course
Date: 21st, 22nd & 23rd November 2012; Exam: November 24th
Time: 09:00 - 17:30
Location: Warrington, Manchester
Cost: £425 (includes lunch, tuition & course notes), 10% discount for PHT members
Excellent onsite workmanship and attention to detail is critical in achieving the required Passivhaus standards. To aid this process a new qualification has been developed by the Passivhaus Institut to recognise those tradespeople that can demonstrate the required level of knowledge to construct a building to the Passivhaus standard. This course is run by Target Zero.
Healthy Homes: Ventilating for good indoor air quality
Date: 21st November 2012
Time: 13.30 - 17.00
Location: Create Centre Smeaton Road Bristol BS1 6XN
Cost: £59 for Green Register / GHA / UKIEG / PHT members; £85 for non-members; 3 places for the price of 2 (£118 members; £170 non-members)
This seminar will explore how we ensure best practice design, installation, commissioning and ongoing maintenance, all vital components to the success of the system to deliver good indoor air quality to maximize the health and wellbeing of occupants?
Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson Training
Date: 13th-14th November 2012
Time: Distance learning with 2 days face to face training plus 90 minute exam
Location: BRE, Watford
Cost: £550 + VAT (standard price); £500 + VAT (discounted price for CIOB and PHT members); Examination Fee: £150 + VAT
Excellent onsite workmanship and attention to detail is critical in achieving the required Passivhaus standards. To aid this process a new qualification has been developed by the Passivhaus Institut to recognise those tradespeople that can demonstrate the required level of knowledge to construct a building to the Passivhaus standard.
Carbonlite Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: 12th November 2012
Time: Various
Location: Bristol
Cost: £1999 + VAT; Discounts for PHT members
AECB CarbonLite, in Association with WARM Low Energy Building Practice, offers a Passive House Designer programme specifically for the UK.
UK Passivhaus Open Days 2012
Date: 9th Nov - 11th November 2012
Time: Over 3 days
Location: All over the UK
Cost: FREE
The Open Days have been organised in conjunction with The International Passive House Days set up by the International Passive House Association (iPHA).
UK Passivhaus Open Days 2012- Participating Projects
Date: 9th Nov - 11th November 2012
Time: Over 3 days
Location: All over the UK
Cost: FREE
At the UK Passivhaus Open Days, you will have the opportunity to experience the comforts of the Passivhaus standard first hand and learn more about it.
UK Passivhaus Conference 2012
Date: 7th-8th November 2012
Time: All day
Location: East Midlands Conference Centre, University of Nottingham
Cost: See event page
The 2012 two day UK Passivhaus Conference offers a comprehensive review of the uptake of Passivhaus in the UK covering the standard, its suitability in the UK, leading edge case studies and practical delivery of the first Passivhaus projects in the UK. The conference is being organised by the Passivhaus Trust and the BRE, together with their supporting partners and affiliates.
October 2012
Certified European Passive House Designer Course & Exam
Date: 29th October - 15th November 2012
Time: 8:00-17.00/17.30 all days
Location: University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
Cost: £1,930 to non- members; £1,780 to PHT members
In order to promote adoption of the Passivhaus standard and ensure that it is implemented with correct quality, the EU funded the CEPH project to deliver robust training and certification for Passivhaus Designers across EU member states.
GHA CONFERENCE: Delivering Good Homes - Defining, Planning, Designing, Managing and Financing
Date: 25th October 2012
Time: 9.00- 17.30 followed by drinks
Location: Senate House, London
Cost: £129 for non GHA members (till 12th October, £149 after); 20% off for PHT Members
A must attend 1 day conference organised by the GHA with leading industry speakers and panelists taking you through all of the key issues of new homes development
The Green Deal Appraised
Date: 24th October 2012
Time: 08:30 - 13:15
Location: Adapt, NRP Innovation Centre, Norwich
Cost: Free to Eligible SMEs
Two case studies - one on EnerPhit - the passivhaus standard - will be presented along with a legislative overview.
Wahroonga Passivhaus Open Day
Date: 20th-21st October 2012
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
Location: Wahroonga (previously Greystones) New Street Ledbury HR8 2EL
Cost: FREE
Visit a Passivhaus newly built by Herefordshire builder Mike Whitfield Construction.
Designing and Delivery Passivhaus and Low Carbon Buildings 2
Date: 17th October 2012
Time: 08:30 - 16:45
Location: BRE Innovation Park: The Renewable House, Watford
Cost: Free to Eligible SMEs
This seminar conducted by Adapt CBE explores significant detailing issues such as cold bridge elimination and provides an overview of how the Passivhaus Planning Package is used to design and deliver to the Passivhaus standard.
Sequestered Carbon - its role in resource efficient buildings
Date: 17th October 2012
Time: 17.30 - 20.00
Location: Ability Media, 56, Southwark Bridge Rd, SE1 0AS
Cost: FREE
The Alliance for Sustainable Building Products (ASBP) and Architype Architects cordially invite you to a highly topical evening with plenty of time for discussion, followed by drinks.
IHDC 2012 Conference- Ecosystem Services Come to Town
Date: 15th October 2012
Time: 10:00 - 21:00
Location: Flett Lecture Theatre - Exhibition Road Entrance Natural History Museum, London SW7 5BD
Cost: £145.00-Standard Fee, £105.00-PHT Members
Our towns and cities face numerous complex challenges - overheating, surface water management, air and water pollution, loss of biodiversity and green space. The IHDC 2012 Conference on 15th October discusses ways and means to work with nature and integrate an ecosystem services approach to the design of the built environment.
Embodied Carbon, Passivhaus and Low Carbon Buildings 1
Date: 10th October 2012
Time: 08:30 - 13:15
Location: Adapt, NRP Innovation Centre, Norwich
Cost: Free to Eligible SMEs
What is embodied carbon and why is it important? This seminar by Adapt CBE provides an overview on the current status of embodied carbon in the built environment.
Fuel poverty and residents: identifying solutions
Date: 10th October 2012
Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm
Location: Manchester
Cost: See event page
Fuel poverty could rise to 1 in 3 homes by 2016. Sustainable Homes and partners will present a one-day conference investigating the research and action being taken to combat fuel poverty.
September 2012
Certified Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: 26th September - 5th October 2012
Time: Distance Learning and 7 training days split over two weeks
Location: BRE, Watford
Cost: £2,250+VAT (standard price); £2,000+VAT (PHT members)
The Certified European Passivhaus Designer (CEPH) qualification provides candidates with all of the skills necessary to successfully design and deliver domestic buildings to the Passivhaus standard. This CEPH training course is conducted by the BRE.
Sustainable Design - New Builds & Retrofit in Conservation Areas
Date: 21st September 2012
Time: 16:00-18:00
Location: Paul Davis + Partners, The Old School House, 178 Ebury Street, SW1W 8UP
Cost: FREE
Paul Davis & Partners will present recent projects with a focus on deep-retrofit (Passivhaus) in conservation areas and what it entails.
The Passivhaus Challenge: Understanding High-Performance Envelope Design
Date: 19th September 2012
Time: 8.30 - 9.30
Location: Atelier Ten, 19 Perseverance Works, 38 Kingsland Road, E2 8DD
Cost: FREE
An exemplar model for the application of Passivhaus in the UK
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 12th September 2012
Time: All day
Location: BRE, Watford
Cost: £350+VAT (standard), 10% discount for PHT members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
Passivhaus in the UK - What you need to know
Date: 11th September 2012
Time: 18:00 onwards
Location: Ecotech Centre, Turbine Way, Swaffham, Norfolk PE37 7HT
Cost: £5 CIOB Members and £8 Non-Members
This event organised by CIOB will deliver a 'warts and all' introduction to Passivhaus in the UK.
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: Various
Time: Various
Location: Various
Cost: Contact Target Zero
This CEPH course is delivered by Target Zero, who are accredited by the Passivhaus Institut Darmstadt, Germany to conduct the training.
August 2012
Passivhaus Site Visit: Bushbury Hill Primary School
Date: 31st August 2012
Time: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: Wolverhampton
Cost: £12.50 + VAT; £10 + VAT RIBA Members; £7.50 + VAT Students
Mark Lumley, Associate Director at Architype, will guide a tour of Bushbury Hill Primary School, winner of numerous awards. This visit is organised by RIBA West Midlands.
Passivhaus Site Visit: Richmond Hill & Swillington Primary Schools
Date: 31st August 2012
Time: 13:00 onwards
Location: Richmond Hill Primary School, Clark Crescent, Leeds
Cost: FREE
Passivhaus was selected on Richmond Hill and Swillington Primary Schools as a means of achieving the 60% Carbon reduction required for the projects without resorting to biomass.
Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) Workshop
Date: 22nd-23rd August 2012
Time: 9:30 to 16:30
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre - Dalgety Business Centre, Ridge Way, Dalgety Bay, KY11 9JN
Cost: £295+ VAT (15% discount for PHT members)
This 2-day workshop is tailored for architects and consultants who would like to get to know the Passive House Planning Package and for certified Passive House Designers, who would like to refresh their knowledge or get help with current projects.
Introduction to the Passive House Standard
Date: 8th August 2012
Time: 9:30 to 16:30
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre - Dalgety Business Centre, Ridge Way, Dalgety Bay, KY11 9JN
Cost: £180 + VAT (15% discount for PHT members)
A one day seminar by the Scottish Passive House Centre will cover the Passive House concept, dispel the myths surrounding passive House and impart their experiences of passive House in Scotland and the rest of the UK so far.
July 2012
2nd Green.Building.Solutions. Summer University in Vienna
Date: 22nd July-12th August 2012
Time: Over 3 weeks
Location: Vienna, Austria
Cost: 2,300 Euros for professionals;1,900 Euros for students
INEX, in collaboration with OeAD, offers the second edition of this intensive training program in the field of sustainable building design and energy efficiency
provided by 5 Austrian Universities, the Austrian Institute of Technology and the IG Passivhaus.
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 11th July 2012
Time: All day
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £350+VAT for non-members, 10% discount for PHT members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
UK Passivhaus Awards 2012 & Passivhaus Trust 2nd Anniversary
Date: 4th July 2012
Time: 14:00-18:30
Location: Macmillan Building, Senate House, London WC1E 7HU
Cost: £35+VAT Trust members and their guests; £120+VAT Non-members
The UK Passivhaus Awards have been launced by the Trust to celebrate the achievements of the Passivhaus Pioneers in the UK.
Wolfgang Feist UK tour- Cardiff
Date: 3rd July 2012
Time: 13:30- 17:00
Location: Cardiff School of Engineering, BRE Institute of Sustainable Engineering, Queen's Buildings, Cardiff University, The Parade, Cardiff CF24 3AA
Cost: £120+VAT non members; £60+VAT for PHT members; Student discounts available
This session is hosted by Cardiff University.
Wolfgang Feist UK tour- Glasgow
Date: 2nd July 2012
Time: 9:00 - 17:00
Location: Morning: The Lighthouse; Afternoon: McCance Building, University of Strathclyde
Cost: Various
This session is hosted by University of Strathclyde and sust.
June 2012
Wolfgang Feist UK tour- London
Date: 30th June 2012
Time: 10:00-17:00
Location: Goldsmith College, London, SE14
Cost: Various
The Passivhaus Trust is delighted to announce a series of seminars and Advanced Technical masterclasses with Professor Wolfgang Feist beginning on 30th June in London. This event is co-hosted with the AECB.
Certified Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: 20th - 29th June 2012
Time: Distance Learning and 7 training days split over two weeks
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £2,250+VAT for non-members, £2000+VAT for PHT Members
The Certified European Passivhaus Designer (CEPH) qualification provides candidates with all of the skills necessary to successfully design and deliver domestic buildings to the Passivhaus standard. This CEPH training course is conducted by the BRE.
Building a Passivhaus using standard UK building techniques
Date: 18th June 2012
Time: All day
Location: Green Building Company/ Store offices; near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire and Denby Dale
Cost: £295+VAT for non-members, £265.50 +VAT for PHT members
Green Building Store's construction division Green Building Company will be offering a further one-day intensive course on the Passivhaus construction techniques used at UK projects such as the Denby Dale Passivhaus.
Passivhaus - Low energy design principles
Date: 13th June 2012
Time: All day
Location: Think Low Carbon Centre, Barnsley College
Cost: £150+VAT, 10% discount for PHT members
Designed to introduce you to the Passivhaus standard, highlighting the basic characteristics of Passivhaus buildings, the certification requirements and how to set about designing a building to the standard.
Passivhaus Windows Seminar
Date: 13th June 2012
Time: 9:00-13:15
Location: Bicester Golf Club, Oxfordshire, OX26 1TE
Cost: FREE
This half day seminar organised by Rationel windows looks into how Rationel windows have been used in Passivhaus projects and how they have performed
Wimbish Passivhaus site visit
Date: 12th June 2012
Time: 13.45 - 16.30
Location: Wimbish Village Hall, near Saffron Walden, Essex
Cost: FREE
The Good Homes Alliance is organising a visit to the Wimbish Passivhaus as part of their summer series of site visits.
London Green Fair
Date: 9th & 10th June 2012
Time: Over 2 days
Location: Regents Park
Cost: FREE
The Passivhaus Trust will be taking part in this year’s London Green Fair.
May 2012
Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) Workshop
Date: 23rd & 24th May, 22nd & 23rd August, 21st & 22nd November
Time: 09:30 - 16:30
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £295 + VAT (15% discount for PHT members)
2 day workshop tailored for architects and consultants who would like to get to know the Passive House Planning Package and also for certified Passive House designers as a refresher.
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: May 21st-24th; 28th-31st; Exam June 16th
Time: All day
Location: Centre for Efficient and Renewable Energy in Buildings (CEREB), London South Bank University (LSBU)
Cost: £1450 for the 8 day course; £280 for the exam and certification; 10% discount for PHT members
This CEPH course is delivered at the Centre for Efficient and Renewable Energy in Buildings (CEREB) of London South Bank University (LSBU), in association with Target Zero Group, who are accredited by the Passivhaus Institut Darmstadt, Germany to conduct the training.
Fabric first and refurbishment excellence: up-skilling to deliver the green deal and beyond.
Date: 17th May 2012
Time: 9:00-16:00
Location: CoRE Technology Building, Chelson Street, Longton, Stoke-On Trent, ST3 1PT
Cost: £40
The report, Fabric First and Refurbishment Excellence: Up-skilling to Deliver The Green Deal and Beyond, will be launched at the Event.
16th International Passive House Conference 2012
Date: 4th & 5th May 2012
Time: Over 2 days
Location: Hanover
Cost: See conference website
The focus of this year's Conference will be on refurbishment, non-residential buildings, ventilation, and implementation in hot or particularly cold climates.
April 2012
Passivhaus Regulations with FRP Composite Materials
Date: 23rd April 2012
Time: 09:30 - 15:30
Location: The Building Centre, London, UK
Cost: PHT, NGCC and PIA members £45 +vat; Non-members £95 + vat
The aim of this unique event is to look at how fibre reinforced polymer composite materials can offer solutions to the challenges posed by Passivhaus regulations.
SPHC Approved Event
Date: 19th April 2012
Time: 18:00-20:00
Location: Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh
Cost: FREE
The SPHC Approved scheme is aimed at making the Passive House Standard easier and more accessible to a wide variety of people across the country.
WUFI modelling training
Date: 18th-19th April 2012
Time: Over 2 days
Location: Green Building Store Offices, Heath House Mill, Golcar, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD7 4JR
Cost: £700 (+ VAT); Early bird rate of £650 (+VAT) per person applies if booked before 2nd April 2012
This seminar provides an introduction to using the standard WUFI ®modelling software, known as WUFI® Pro. It is an intensive 2 days of presentations and practical sessions.
March 2012
Designing & building with Passivhaus principles
Date: 20th March to 22nd March 2011
Time: Over 3 days
Location: Excel, London
Cost: FREE
This series of seminars supported by the Passivhaus Trust at Ecobuild 2012 combines an introduction to Passivhaus with more detailed sessions, using case studies of a range of building types.
Climate Week 2012
Date: 12th-18th March 2012
Time: Various
Location: Various
Cost: FREE
Climate Week is Britain's biggest climate change campaign, inspiring a new wave of action to create a sustainable future.
Passivhaus: The challenges of retrofitting to Passivhaus and the opportunities for new buildss
Date: 8th March 2012
Time: 18:00 to 19:30
Location: PTEa office, London N1 8JX
Cost: FREE
This event is part of a series of Sustainability talks hosted by Pollard Thomas Edward Architects
February 2012
Airtightness Master Class
Date: 23rd February 2012
Time: All day
Location: Mayville Community Centre, London N16 NA
Cost: £200+VAT for non-members, £180+VAT for PHT members
BRE and bere:architects have come together to bring you an airtightness master class.
Healthy Homes: Ventilating right for good indoor air quality
Date: 22nd February 2012
Time: 09.45 - 17.30
Location: Department of Health, Skipton House, 80 London Road, London SE1 6LH
Cost: See Event programme for costs, 10% discount for PHT members
The GHA and UKIEG are working together to bring you this joint meeting, with the UKIEG annual conference being held in the morning and with the GHA workshop on healthy homes following on in the afternoon.
Passivhaus & low energy retrofits workshop
Date: 8th February 2012
Time: 19:00 - 21:00
Location: Slaithwaite Civic Hall, Slaithwaite, near Huddersfield
Cost: FREE
Green Building Store & Green Building Company are offering a FREE evening workshop on Passivhaus & low energy retrofits
Passivhaus and Embodied Carbon
Date: 2nd February 2012
Time: 10:00 - 13:30
Location: SmartLife Low Carbon Centre, Cambridge CB4 2QT
Cost: FREE
This event on Passivhaus and Embodied Carbon is the third in a regular series of events on low carbon construction promoted by University of East Anglia (UEA)'s Low Carbon Innovation Centre and InCrops Enterprise Hub
January 2012
Founder's and Partner's meeting
Date: 24th January 2012
Time: 13:00 onwards
Location: Mayville Community Centre, London
Cost: FREE
We have the pleasure of inviting Founder members and Partners to our second meeting of this kind to be held in a Passivhaus building.
Passivhaus Site Visit: Bryce Lodge
Date: 12th January 2012
Time: 13:30 - 16:30
Location: Horsham, West Sussex
Cost: FREE
This visit organised by Osborne and Saxon Weald will explore the design and construction and use of i-SIPS on the 12 Passivhaus homes, part of the Bryce Lodge social housing scheme.
December 2011
The Passive House Night
Date: 8th December 2011
Time: 18:00 to 20:30
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £20 + VAT (15% discount for PHT members)
This two hour event includes a short introduction to the Passivhaus standard and an overview of all concepts & criteria.
The Passivhaus Standard Demystified
Date: 8th December 2011
Time: TBC
Location: Hadlow College, Hadlow, Tonbridge
Cost: £75 for non-members, £70 for PHT members
A one day conference introducing the Passivhaus Standard to planning officers, building control, architects, and contractors, focussing on the planning, policy, and aesthetic issues.
Retrofit Event- Beyond the Green Deal: Refurbishment to exemplary low-energy standards
Date: 5th December 2011
Time: 14:00 to 21:00
Location: The Royal College of Physicians, 11 St Andrews Place, Regent's Park, London NW1 4LE
Cost: Free to PHT & GHA members; £100 + VAT for non members
This event will explore the issue of delivering low energy housing in reality - which is central to the approaches of both the Passivhaus Trust and the Good Homes Alliance (GHA) - both through theory and practical examples. The event will be followed by the GHA annual debate and Christmas drinks.
November 2011
Rushlight Built Environment Briefing: Sustainable New Homes
Date: 23rd November 2011
Time: 5.30pm - 9.00pm
Location: 10 Queen Street Place, London EC4R 1BE
Cost: £35 + VAT for non-members, Discounted rate for PHT members
The next Rushlight Built Environment Briefing supported by the Passivhaus Trust will be focused on the latest Sustainable New Homes.
Certified Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: 16th - 25th November 2011
Time: Distance Learning and 7 training days split over two weeks
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £2,250+VAT for non-members, £2000+VAT for PHT Members
The Certified European Passivhaus Designer (CEPH) qualification provides candidates with all of the skills necessary to successfully design and deliver domestic buildings to the Passivhaus standard. This CEPH training course is conducted by the BRE.
One day Understanding Passivhaus Course
Date: 16th November 2011
Time: All day
Location: Kingston
Cost: £295+VAT for non-members, £265.50+VAT for PHT members
This introductory Passivhaus course will give you a clear understanding of the design priniciples, drivers and outcomes and will help you to incorporate passivhaus in your developments.
UK Passivhaus Open Days 2011- Registration
Date: 11th - 13th November
Time: Various
Location: All over the UK
Cost: FREE
The UK Passivhaus Open Days has been organised in conjunction with The International Passive House Days set up by the International Passive House Association (iPHA).
UK Passivhaus Open Days 2011- Projects
Date: 11th - 13th November
Time: Various
Location: All over the UK
Cost: FREE
The UK Passivhaus Open Days has been organised in conjunction with The International Passive House Days set up by the International Passive House Association (iPHA).
Zero Carbon Homes: Designing to meet current and proposed energy standards
Date: 3rd November 2011
Time: 13:00 arrival for a 13:15 start. 17:00 finish
Location: The Building Centre, Store St, London WC1E 7BT
Cost: £55 + VAT
The course provides guidance on how to design zero carbon homes in concrete and masonry.
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: One Day Course
Time: 3rd November 2011
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £350+VAT, 10% discount for PHT members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
October 2011
Cost effective Passivhaus
Date: 26th October 2011
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Architype, Upper Twyford Barn, HR2 8AD
Cost: FREE
Hereford Regional meeting for Passivhaus Trust Members and friends
UK Passivhaus Conference 2011
Date: 24th & 25th October 2011
Time: All day
Location: Barbican, London
Cost: £195+VAT (1 day), £330+VAT (2days),£175+VAT(1day) for PHT members,£300+VAT(2days) for PHT members
The 2011 two day UK Passivhaus Conference offers a comprehensive review of the uptake of Passivhaus in the UK covering the standard, its suitability in the UK, leading edge case studies and practical delivery of the first Passivhaus projects in the UK. The conference is being organised by the Passivhaus Trust and the BRE, together with their supporting partners and affiliates.
The Passivhaus Standard in affordable housing
Date: 18th October 2011
Time: 10:00 - 15:30
Location: Hadlow College, Hadlow, Tonbridge
Cost: £40
A one day conference introducing the Passivhaus Standard to social housing providers, local authoriFes, contractors and designers. To be held in a completed Passivhaus at Hadlow College.
Building a Passivhaus using standard UK building techniques
Date: 3rd October 2011
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
Location: Green Building Company/ Store offices; near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire and Denby Dale
Cost: £295+VAT for non-members, £265.50 +VAT for PHT members
Green Building Store's construction division Green Building Company will be offering a further one-day intensive course on the Passivhaus construction techniques used at UK projects such as the Denby Dale Passivhaus.
September 2011
Passive House Night
Date: 28th September 2011
Time: 1800 - 2000
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £20 + VAT (15% discount for PHT members)
A short introduction to the Passive House Standard. with an overview of all concepts and criteria.
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: 21st to 30th September
Time: Distance Learning and 7 training days split over two weeks
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £2,250+VAT for non-members, £2,000+VAT for PHT Members
The Certified European Passivhaus Designer (CEPH) qualification provides candidates with all of the skills necessary to successfully design and deliver domestic buildings to the Passivhaus standard. This CEPH training course is conducted by the BRE.
Introduction to Passive House Standard
Date: 21st September 2011
Time: 0930 - 1630
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £180 + VAT (15% discount for PHT members)
A one day seminar by the Scottish Passive House Centre will cover the Passive House concept, dispel the myths surrounding passive House and impart their experiences of passive House in Scotland and the rest of the UK so far.
AECB 2011 Annual Conference
Date: 16th & 17th September 2011
Time: 2 Days
Location: University of Nottingham, Jubilee Campus
Cost: £200 + VAT, AECB Members only
This year's AECB members' conference on 'Retrofit: Moving in and Moving on' will be held at the award winning University of Nottingham, Jubilee Campus on Friday 16th & Saturday 17th September 2011.
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 16th September 2011
Time: All day
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £350+VAT, 10% discount for PHT members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
Passivhaus site visit: Oakmeadow Primary School
Date: 9th September
Time: 12:30-15:00
Location: Wolverhampton
Cost: FREE
Designing and constructing Oakmeadow Primary school to Passivhaus within a standard budget and no extra funding has been a huge challenge, but has been achieved. Key factors that have helped this to be achieved will be described in more detail on the visit.
Wimbish Passivhaus FREE monthly visitor experience
Date: Monthly, from 6 September 2011
Time: 10:00am - 1:30pm
Location: Wimbish, Essex
Cost: FREE
This monthly visitor experience hosted by Founder members Hastoe Housing Association offers housing, sustainability and construction professionals the opportunity to see and learn about the first accredited affordable rural Passivhaus development in the UK.
CarbonLite Passivhaus Designer Course & Exam
Date: September, October 2011
Time: All day
Location: London & Bristol
Cost: £2349 +VAT for non-members; £1999 +VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
AECB CarbonLite is offering a Passive House Designer programme specifically for the UK. The first courses will be running in September 2011 and delivered by UK professionals with Passivhaus experience.
August 2011
Passive House Planning Package (PHPP)
Date: 24th & 25th August 2011
Time: 2 Days
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members, 15% discount for PHT members
This 2-day workshop is tailored for architects and consultants who would like to get to know the Passive House Planning Package and for Certified Passive House Designers, who would like to refresh their knowledge or get help with current projects.
Introduction To Passive House Standard
Date: 17th August 2011
Time: 9:30am-4:30 pm
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £180.00 (+VAT) for non-members, 15% discount for PHT members
This one day seminar organised by the Scottish Passive House Centre will cover the Passivhaus concept, the mythns surrounding Passivhaus and their experiences in Passivhaus so far.
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 5th August 2011
Time: All day
Location: BRE, Watford
Cost: £350+VAT, 10% discount for PHT members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
July 2011
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 26th July 2011
Time: All day
Location: James Watt Conference Centre, East Kilbride
Cost: £350+VAT, 10% discount for PHT members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
West Midlands Sustainable Built Environment Forum
Date: 14th July 2011
Time: 10:00 - 1:00
Location: West Midlands Centre for Constructing Excellence, Birmingham
Cost: FREE
Jonathan Hines, Architype and Matt Wisdom, Thomas Vale will be talking about how they have applied the Passivhaus standard to non-domestic projects.
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: 13th - 22nd July 2011
Time: Distance Learning and 7 training days split over two weeks
Location: BRE, Watford
Cost: £2,250+VAT for non-members, £2000+VAT for Passivhaus Trust Members
The Certified European Passivhaus Designer (CEPH) qualification provides candidates with all of the skills necessary to successfully design and deliver domestic buildings to the Passivhaus standard. This CEPH training course is conducted by the BRE.
Passivhaus Trust 1st Anniversary Event
Date: 5th Juy 2011
Time: 14:45 - 20:00
Location: Residence of the Austrian Ambassador, Belgrave Square, London
Cost: FREE for PHT members, £120+VAT for non-members
An afternoon seminar exploring the state of play of Passivhaus in the UK, followed by an evening drinks and networking jamboree.
June 2011
Passivhaus site visits with the AECB
Date: 14th May 2011, 24th June 2011
Time: Various
Location: Disability Essex and Highwood Village Hall, Essex
Cost: FREE
The Passivhaus Trust is pleased to collaborate with the AECB on Passivhaus site visits to Disability Essex and Highwood Village Hall.
Achieving PassivHaus standards - existing stock and new build
Date: 23rd June 2011
Time: 10:30-11:15
Location: The Ideas Exchange Seminars, CIH Conference 2011Harrogate
Cost: FREE
Mark Elton of ECD Architects will be talking about 'Why Passivhaus is different?'
2 Day PHPP Workshop
Date: 22nd-23rd June
Time: 9:00am-16:30pm
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £295+VAT for non-members, £147.50 +VAT with funding, 15% discount for Passivhaus Trust members
This 2-day workshop is tailored for architects and consultants who would like to get to know the Passive House Planning Package and for Certified Passive House Designers, who would like to refresh their knowledge or get help with current projects.
Passivhaus site visit: Gentoo Racecourse Development
Date: 16th June 2011
Time: 13:30-16:30
Location: Houghton-le-Spring, Durham
Cost: £25 + VAT for Passivhaus Trust members, £50 + VAT to non-members
This site visit organised by the Good Homes Alliance, provides a unique opportunity to view the Gentoo Racecourse Passivhaus development at an exciting stage in construction, and to hear from the experts about the benefits and challenges of design and construction of a development to Passivhaus standard.
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 10th June 2011
Time: All day
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £350+VAT for non-members, £315+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
One day Understanding Passivhaus Course
Date: 1st June 2011
Time: All day
Location: Kingston
Cost: £295+VAT for non-members, £265.50+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This introductory Passivhaus course is developed and delivered by Sustainable Homes with Certified Passivhaus Designers.
May 2011
15th International Passive House Conference 2011
Date: 27th-28th May 2011
Time: All day
Location: Innsbruck, Austria
Cost: Early booking rate (by 1 April 2011): 490 Euros, Regular rate 595 Euros ; Passivhaus Members discount 30 Euros
The annual International Passive House conference organised by the Passivhaus Institute will include an exhibition area of Passivhaus products and is followed by a day of excursions to Passivhaus projects.
Factfinding Tour to Austria: Passivhaus concepts put into practice
Date: 26th May 2011
Time: All day
Location: Innsbruck, Austria
Cost: Sponsored tour limited to 10 PHT members
A tour of Passivhaus projects in Innsbruck, Austria, to discover recent developments in Passivhaus and an opportunity to meet some of Austria's most innovative players in the low energy building sector
The role of Passivhaus Homes in a Low Carbon Future
Date: 24th May 2011
Time: Half Day
Location: Milton Keynes
Cost: £60 + VAT
A half day event at The National Energy Centre, Milton Keynes, introducing Passivhaus standards and how they fit with other regulatory frameworks for both new build and refurbishment.
Certified European Passive House Designer Training course and Exam
Date: Module 1 - 16th to 20th May 2011, Module 2 30th May to 3rd June 2011, Exam - 11th June 2011
Time: See event page for more details
Location: University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
Cost: £1650 for complete training course and £280 for exam (+VAT), Special discount of £150 available for PHT members
Delivered by the University of Strathclyde, this is an Intensive Training Course and Exam providing Knowledge and Assessment for Accreditation as Certified European Passive House Designer
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 12th May 2011
Time: All day
Location: Cardiff
Cost: £350+VAT for non-members, £315+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
Thermal Bridging
Date: 12th May 2011
Time: All day
Location: Westbourne Grove, London
Cost: £299+VAT for non-members, £249+VAT for Passivhaus Trust Members
This course will teach you how to calculate and minimise the effects of Thermal Bridging in low energy building design.
Using PHPP to Design Low Energy Buildings
Date: 10th May 2011 - 11th May 2011
Time: 2 day course
Location: Westbourne Grove, London
Cost: £599+VAT for non-members, £499 +VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This 2 day course is for those that would like to learn how to collate data from drawings and enter into the PHPP software.
Passivhaus for Schools: Exhibition
Date: 10th May to 12th June 2011
Time: Ongoing exhibition
Location: Shop Gallery, The Architecture Centre, Bristol
Cost: FREE
This exhibition looks at how Passivhaus principles can be applied to school buildings
Understanding the Passivhaus Standard, Principles and Methodologies
Date: 9th May 2011
Time: All day
Location: Westbourne Grove, London
Cost: £299 for non-members, £249 for Passivhaus Trust members
If you are new to Passivhaus, and want to learn more from industry experts, this is a 1 day workshop that will give you a good general understanding of Passivhaus Low Energy Building Standard.
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: 4th-13th May 2011
Time: Distance Learning and 7 training days split over two weeks
Location: BRE, Garston
Cost: £2,250+VAT for non-members, £2000+VAT for Passivhaus Trust Members
The Certified European Passivhaus Designer (CEPH) qualification provides candidates with all of the skills necessary to successfully design and deliver domestic buildings to the Passivhaus standard. This CEPH training course is conducted by the BRE.
April 2011
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 15th April 2011
Time:
Location: BRE Garston
Cost: £350+VAT for non-members, £315+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
Passive House Window Technology Workshop
Date: 14th April 2011
Time:
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth
Cost: £180+VAT for non-members, £153+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This seminar will give you the knowledge on what to look for to ensure you choose the best manufacturers to supply you with the right product suitable for your future projects.
Low Carbon 4 Real plus Feedback and Monitoring: Closing the performance gap
Date: 14th April 2011
Time:
Location: UCL, London
Cost: £180+VAT for non-members, £100+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
The Good Homes Alliance (GHA) are holding a one day conference on how to close the performance gap between the design and built stage through testing, monitoring and post occupancy evaluation. There will also be an exhibition on monitoring products and kits.
Building a Passivhaus using standard UK building techniques
Date: 4th APril 2011
Time:
Location: Green Building Store's HQ in Huddersfield West Yorkshire
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members / £265.50 (+VAT) for PHT members
Green Building Store's construction division Green Building Company is running an intensive one day Passivhaus training event.
March 2011
Passivhaus Training course
Date: 16th March 2011
Time:
Location: Glasgow
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members / £265.50 (+VAT) for Passivhaus Trust members
The course developed by Sustainable Homes gives an introduction and overview of Passivhaus principles and includes practical examples of how they work with the Code for Sustainable Homes.
PassivHaus – 20 Years of Experience in Very Low Energy Buildings
Date: 4th March 2011
Time:
Location: University of Cambridge
Cost: FREE
Professor Wolfgang Feist, the founder and director of the Passive House Institute in Darmstadt, will be presenting the experiences gained from projects and monitoring of passive house buildings over the last 20 years at the University of Cambridge.
Aligning Passivhaus Principles with Codes and Regulations
Date: 2nd March 2011
Time:
Location: Ecobuild - ExCel, London
Cost: FREE
This session at Ecobuild 2011 will explore how Passivhaus principles lie within existing regulations, codes and standards in the UK and how the principles can be applied in practice.
Passivhaus Principles in Refurbishment
Date: 1st March 2011
Time:
Location: Ecobuild - Excel, London
Cost: FREE
This session at Ecobuild will look at how Passivhaus can help with refurbishment in theory and in practice, shown by case studies.
Driving Passivhaus delivery in the UK
Date: 1st March 2011
Time:
Location: Eco-build, ExCel-London
Cost: FREE
This session will introduce the Passivhaus Standard and explain the benefits of its use in the UK. Presentations will include examples and case studies and explain what is required to achieve certification
February 2011
AECB CarbonLite Passivhaus training courses
Date: 7th February 2011
Time:
Location: London and Bristol
Cost: Various
The AECB are running CarbonLite Passivhaus training courses in London & Bristol during February 2011.
January 2011
Passivhaus: Principles and Examples
Date: 18th Jan 2011
Time:
Location: Bath
Cost: £50 + VAT
The Building Centre is organising a half day seminar that will look at the principles and performance standards of Passivhaus and give practical guidance on the requirements for certification.
December 2010
Passivhaus in the UK
Date: 2nd December 2010
Time:
Location: London
Cost: £100 non-members / £80 Passivhaus Trust, RESET members or students
Some of the UK's foremost practitioners in Passivhaus design come together for a masterclass on the principles behind PassivHaus
November 2010
Building a Passivhaus : Learning from the Denby Dale experience
Date: 29th November 2010
Time:
Location: Green Building Company Store offices; near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire and Denby Dale
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members / £265.50 (+VAT) for PHT members
Green Building Store is running an intensive one day Passivhaus training event on the design and construction techniques used at the Denby Dale Passivhaus
One day understanding Passivhaus course
Date: 26th November 2010
Time:
Location: Kingston
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members, £250.75 for PHT members (+VAT)
Sustainable Homes and ECD Architects, have developed a new Passivhaus course which gives an introduction and overview of Passivhaus principles
UK Passivhaus Open Days 2010
Date: 12th November 2010
Time:
Location: All over the UK
Cost: FREE
Experience the comforts of the Passivhaus standard first hand and learn more about it at the UK Passivhaus Open Days
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Course and Exam
Date: 1st November 2010
Time:
Location: University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
Cost: £1650 for non-members/£1500 for PHT members for the course. £280 (+ VAT)
This course and exam in English will be delivered by the University of Strathclyde and supported by Passivhaus experts
Members & Technical Panel meeting
| Date: 28/01/13 | Time: 2 - 5pm |
| Location: London Campus, Coventry University East India House, 109-117 Middlesex Street, London E1 7JF | Cost: N/A |
The Trust will be holding its next meeting for Founders/ Patrons and Technical Panel members 28th January 2013.
Designing and Delivery Passivhaus and Low Carbon Buildings 2
| Date: 23rd January 2013 | Time: All day |
| Location: Bidwells, Bidwell House, Cambridge | Cost: Free to Eligible SMEs |
This seminar conducted by Adapt CBE explores significant detailing issues such as cold bridge elimination and provides an overview of how the Passivhaus Planning Package is used to design and deliver to the Passivhaus standard.
Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson Course
| Date: 21st January 2013, Exam 26th January | Time: |
| Location: Edinburgh | Cost: £575 for non-members; 10% discount for PHT members |
The aim of this training conducted by Target Zero for the 'Certified Passive House Tradesperson' certificate is to convey an overall impression of the interdisciplinary Passivhaus concept to tradesmen involved in the construction industry.
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
| Date: 13th January 2013 | Time: One Day Course |
| Location: BRE Watford | Cost: £350+VAT (this includes PHPP manual and software worth £144 incl.VAT) ; 10% discount for PHT membe |
This introductory course and workshop is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
Designing and Delivery Passivhaus and Low Carbon Buildings 1
| Date: 9th January 2013 | Time: 08:30 - 16:45 |
| Location: Bidwells, Bidwell House, Cambridge | Cost: Free to Eligible SMEs |
This seminar organised by Adapt CBE explores the reasoning behind the brief and the designer team's response of the UEA's Low Carbon Exemplar Building.
The UEA Low Carbon Campus Tour
| Date: 12th December 2012 | Time: 15:00 - 19:00 |
| Location: Thomas Paine Building, University of East Anglia, Norwich | Cost: Free to Eligible SMEs |
This tour organised by Adapt CBE will give an overview of the UEA's low carbon campus including a visit of the UEA Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Plant, Thomas Paine Study Centre and Elizabeth Fry Buildings.
Building a Passivhaus using standard UK building techniques
| Date: 11th December 2012 | Time: All day |
| Location: Green Building Store's HQ in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. | Cost: £295+VAT (standard), £265.50 +VAT for PHT members |
Green Building Store's construction division Green Building Company will be offering a further one-day intensive course on the Passivhaus construction techniques used at UK projects such as the Denby Dale Passivhaus.
The Green Deal Appraised
| Date: 5th December 2013 | Time: 08:30 - 13:15 |
| Location: BRE Innovation Park, The Renewable House, Watford | Cost: Free to Eligible SMEs |
Two case studies - one on EnerPhit - the passivhaus standard - will be presented along with a legislative overview.
November 2012
Austria Passivhaus Site Visit Tour
Date: 26th-28th November
Time: Over 3 days
Location: Innsbruck, Wels, Vienna (Austria)
Cost: See event page for details
The Austrian Passivhaus Site Visit Tour organised and sponsored by Advantage Austria is intended to inform UK construction experts about the latest developments in sustainable building in Austria.
Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson Course
Date: 21st, 22nd & 23rd November 2012; Exam: November 24th
Time: 09:00 - 17:30
Location: Warrington, Manchester
Cost: £425 (includes lunch, tuition & course notes), 10% discount for PHT members
Excellent onsite workmanship and attention to detail is critical in achieving the required Passivhaus standards. To aid this process a new qualification has been developed by the Passivhaus Institut to recognise those tradespeople that can demonstrate the required level of knowledge to construct a building to the Passivhaus standard. This course is run by Target Zero.
Healthy Homes: Ventilating for good indoor air quality
Date: 21st November 2012
Time: 13.30 - 17.00
Location: Create Centre Smeaton Road Bristol BS1 6XN
Cost: £59 for Green Register / GHA / UKIEG / PHT members; £85 for non-members; 3 places for the price of 2 (£118 members; £170 non-members)
This seminar will explore how we ensure best practice design, installation, commissioning and ongoing maintenance, all vital components to the success of the system to deliver good indoor air quality to maximize the health and wellbeing of occupants?
Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson Training
Date: 13th-14th November 2012
Time: Distance learning with 2 days face to face training plus 90 minute exam
Location: BRE, Watford
Cost: £550 + VAT (standard price); £500 + VAT (discounted price for CIOB and PHT members); Examination Fee: £150 + VAT
Excellent onsite workmanship and attention to detail is critical in achieving the required Passivhaus standards. To aid this process a new qualification has been developed by the Passivhaus Institut to recognise those tradespeople that can demonstrate the required level of knowledge to construct a building to the Passivhaus standard.
Carbonlite Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: 12th November 2012
Time: Various
Location: Bristol
Cost: £1999 + VAT; Discounts for PHT members
AECB CarbonLite, in Association with WARM Low Energy Building Practice, offers a Passive House Designer programme specifically for the UK.
UK Passivhaus Open Days 2012
Date: 9th Nov - 11th November 2012
Time: Over 3 days
Location: All over the UK
Cost: FREE
The Open Days have been organised in conjunction with The International Passive House Days set up by the International Passive House Association (iPHA).
UK Passivhaus Open Days 2012- Participating Projects
Date: 9th Nov - 11th November 2012
Time: Over 3 days
Location: All over the UK
Cost: FREE
At the UK Passivhaus Open Days, you will have the opportunity to experience the comforts of the Passivhaus standard first hand and learn more about it.
UK Passivhaus Conference 2012
Date: 7th-8th November 2012
Time: All day
Location: East Midlands Conference Centre, University of Nottingham
Cost: See event page
The 2012 two day UK Passivhaus Conference offers a comprehensive review of the uptake of Passivhaus in the UK covering the standard, its suitability in the UK, leading edge case studies and practical delivery of the first Passivhaus projects in the UK. The conference is being organised by the Passivhaus Trust and the BRE, together with their supporting partners and affiliates.
October 2012
Certified European Passive House Designer Course & Exam
Date: 29th October - 15th November 2012
Time: 8:00-17.00/17.30 all days
Location: University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
Cost: £1,930 to non- members; £1,780 to PHT members
In order to promote adoption of the Passivhaus standard and ensure that it is implemented with correct quality, the EU funded the CEPH project to deliver robust training and certification for Passivhaus Designers across EU member states.
GHA CONFERENCE: Delivering Good Homes - Defining, Planning, Designing, Managing and Financing
Date: 25th October 2012
Time: 9.00- 17.30 followed by drinks
Location: Senate House, London
Cost: £129 for non GHA members (till 12th October, £149 after); 20% off for PHT Members
A must attend 1 day conference organised by the GHA with leading industry speakers and panelists taking you through all of the key issues of new homes development
The Green Deal Appraised
Date: 24th October 2012
Time: 08:30 - 13:15
Location: Adapt, NRP Innovation Centre, Norwich
Cost: Free to Eligible SMEs
Two case studies - one on EnerPhit - the passivhaus standard - will be presented along with a legislative overview.
Wahroonga Passivhaus Open Day
Date: 20th-21st October 2012
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
Location: Wahroonga (previously Greystones) New Street Ledbury HR8 2EL
Cost: FREE
Visit a Passivhaus newly built by Herefordshire builder Mike Whitfield Construction.
Designing and Delivery Passivhaus and Low Carbon Buildings 2
Date: 17th October 2012
Time: 08:30 - 16:45
Location: BRE Innovation Park: The Renewable House, Watford
Cost: Free to Eligible SMEs
This seminar conducted by Adapt CBE explores significant detailing issues such as cold bridge elimination and provides an overview of how the Passivhaus Planning Package is used to design and deliver to the Passivhaus standard.
Sequestered Carbon - its role in resource efficient buildings
Date: 17th October 2012
Time: 17.30 - 20.00
Location: Ability Media, 56, Southwark Bridge Rd, SE1 0AS
Cost: FREE
The Alliance for Sustainable Building Products (ASBP) and Architype Architects cordially invite you to a highly topical evening with plenty of time for discussion, followed by drinks.
IHDC 2012 Conference- Ecosystem Services Come to Town
Date: 15th October 2012
Time: 10:00 - 21:00
Location: Flett Lecture Theatre - Exhibition Road Entrance Natural History Museum, London SW7 5BD
Cost: £145.00-Standard Fee, £105.00-PHT Members
Our towns and cities face numerous complex challenges - overheating, surface water management, air and water pollution, loss of biodiversity and green space. The IHDC 2012 Conference on 15th October discusses ways and means to work with nature and integrate an ecosystem services approach to the design of the built environment.
Embodied Carbon, Passivhaus and Low Carbon Buildings 1
Date: 10th October 2012
Time: 08:30 - 13:15
Location: Adapt, NRP Innovation Centre, Norwich
Cost: Free to Eligible SMEs
What is embodied carbon and why is it important? This seminar by Adapt CBE provides an overview on the current status of embodied carbon in the built environment.
Fuel poverty and residents: identifying solutions
Date: 10th October 2012
Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm
Location: Manchester
Cost: See event page
Fuel poverty could rise to 1 in 3 homes by 2016. Sustainable Homes and partners will present a one-day conference investigating the research and action being taken to combat fuel poverty.
September 2012
Certified Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: 26th September - 5th October 2012
Time: Distance Learning and 7 training days split over two weeks
Location: BRE, Watford
Cost: £2,250+VAT (standard price); £2,000+VAT (PHT members)
The Certified European Passivhaus Designer (CEPH) qualification provides candidates with all of the skills necessary to successfully design and deliver domestic buildings to the Passivhaus standard. This CEPH training course is conducted by the BRE.
Sustainable Design - New Builds & Retrofit in Conservation Areas
Date: 21st September 2012
Time: 16:00-18:00
Location: Paul Davis + Partners, The Old School House, 178 Ebury Street, SW1W 8UP
Cost: FREE
Paul Davis & Partners will present recent projects with a focus on deep-retrofit (Passivhaus) in conservation areas and what it entails.
The Passivhaus Challenge: Understanding High-Performance Envelope Design
Date: 19th September 2012
Time: 8.30 - 9.30
Location: Atelier Ten, 19 Perseverance Works, 38 Kingsland Road, E2 8DD
Cost: FREE
An exemplar model for the application of Passivhaus in the UK
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 12th September 2012
Time: All day
Location: BRE, Watford
Cost: £350+VAT (standard), 10% discount for PHT members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
Passivhaus in the UK - What you need to know
Date: 11th September 2012
Time: 18:00 onwards
Location: Ecotech Centre, Turbine Way, Swaffham, Norfolk PE37 7HT
Cost: £5 CIOB Members and £8 Non-Members
This event organised by CIOB will deliver a 'warts and all' introduction to Passivhaus in the UK.
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: Various
Time: Various
Location: Various
Cost: Contact Target Zero
This CEPH course is delivered by Target Zero, who are accredited by the Passivhaus Institut Darmstadt, Germany to conduct the training.
August 2012
Passivhaus Site Visit: Bushbury Hill Primary School
Date: 31st August 2012
Time: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: Wolverhampton
Cost: £12.50 + VAT; £10 + VAT RIBA Members; £7.50 + VAT Students
Mark Lumley, Associate Director at Architype, will guide a tour of Bushbury Hill Primary School, winner of numerous awards. This visit is organised by RIBA West Midlands.
Passivhaus Site Visit: Richmond Hill & Swillington Primary Schools
Date: 31st August 2012
Time: 13:00 onwards
Location: Richmond Hill Primary School, Clark Crescent, Leeds
Cost: FREE
Passivhaus was selected on Richmond Hill and Swillington Primary Schools as a means of achieving the 60% Carbon reduction required for the projects without resorting to biomass.
Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) Workshop
Date: 22nd-23rd August 2012
Time: 9:30 to 16:30
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre - Dalgety Business Centre, Ridge Way, Dalgety Bay, KY11 9JN
Cost: £295+ VAT (15% discount for PHT members)
This 2-day workshop is tailored for architects and consultants who would like to get to know the Passive House Planning Package and for certified Passive House Designers, who would like to refresh their knowledge or get help with current projects.
Introduction to the Passive House Standard
Date: 8th August 2012
Time: 9:30 to 16:30
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre - Dalgety Business Centre, Ridge Way, Dalgety Bay, KY11 9JN
Cost: £180 + VAT (15% discount for PHT members)
A one day seminar by the Scottish Passive House Centre will cover the Passive House concept, dispel the myths surrounding passive House and impart their experiences of passive House in Scotland and the rest of the UK so far.
July 2012
2nd Green.Building.Solutions. Summer University in Vienna
Date: 22nd July-12th August 2012
Time: Over 3 weeks
Location: Vienna, Austria
Cost: 2,300 Euros for professionals;1,900 Euros for students
INEX, in collaboration with OeAD, offers the second edition of this intensive training program in the field of sustainable building design and energy efficiency
provided by 5 Austrian Universities, the Austrian Institute of Technology and the IG Passivhaus.
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 11th July 2012
Time: All day
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £350+VAT for non-members, 10% discount for PHT members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
UK Passivhaus Awards 2012 & Passivhaus Trust 2nd Anniversary
Date: 4th July 2012
Time: 14:00-18:30
Location: Macmillan Building, Senate House, London WC1E 7HU
Cost: £35+VAT Trust members and their guests; £120+VAT Non-members
The UK Passivhaus Awards have been launced by the Trust to celebrate the achievements of the Passivhaus Pioneers in the UK.
Wolfgang Feist UK tour- Cardiff
Date: 3rd July 2012
Time: 13:30- 17:00
Location: Cardiff School of Engineering, BRE Institute of Sustainable Engineering, Queen's Buildings, Cardiff University, The Parade, Cardiff CF24 3AA
Cost: £120+VAT non members; £60+VAT for PHT members; Student discounts available
This session is hosted by Cardiff University.
Wolfgang Feist UK tour- Glasgow
Date: 2nd July 2012
Time: 9:00 - 17:00
Location: Morning: The Lighthouse; Afternoon: McCance Building, University of Strathclyde
Cost: Various
This session is hosted by University of Strathclyde and sust.
June 2012
Wolfgang Feist UK tour- London
Date: 30th June 2012
Time: 10:00-17:00
Location: Goldsmith College, London, SE14
Cost: Various
The Passivhaus Trust is delighted to announce a series of seminars and Advanced Technical masterclasses with Professor Wolfgang Feist beginning on 30th June in London. This event is co-hosted with the AECB.
Certified Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: 20th - 29th June 2012
Time: Distance Learning and 7 training days split over two weeks
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £2,250+VAT for non-members, £2000+VAT for PHT Members
The Certified European Passivhaus Designer (CEPH) qualification provides candidates with all of the skills necessary to successfully design and deliver domestic buildings to the Passivhaus standard. This CEPH training course is conducted by the BRE.
Building a Passivhaus using standard UK building techniques
Date: 18th June 2012
Time: All day
Location: Green Building Company/ Store offices; near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire and Denby Dale
Cost: £295+VAT for non-members, £265.50 +VAT for PHT members
Green Building Store's construction division Green Building Company will be offering a further one-day intensive course on the Passivhaus construction techniques used at UK projects such as the Denby Dale Passivhaus.
Passivhaus - Low energy design principles
Date: 13th June 2012
Time: All day
Location: Think Low Carbon Centre, Barnsley College
Cost: £150+VAT, 10% discount for PHT members
Designed to introduce you to the Passivhaus standard, highlighting the basic characteristics of Passivhaus buildings, the certification requirements and how to set about designing a building to the standard.
Passivhaus Windows Seminar
Date: 13th June 2012
Time: 9:00-13:15
Location: Bicester Golf Club, Oxfordshire, OX26 1TE
Cost: FREE
This half day seminar organised by Rationel windows looks into how Rationel windows have been used in Passivhaus projects and how they have performed
Wimbish Passivhaus site visit
Date: 12th June 2012
Time: 13.45 - 16.30
Location: Wimbish Village Hall, near Saffron Walden, Essex
Cost: FREE
The Good Homes Alliance is organising a visit to the Wimbish Passivhaus as part of their summer series of site visits.
London Green Fair
Date: 9th & 10th June 2012
Time: Over 2 days
Location: Regents Park
Cost: FREE
The Passivhaus Trust will be taking part in this year’s London Green Fair.
May 2012
Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) Workshop
Date: 23rd & 24th May, 22nd & 23rd August, 21st & 22nd November
Time: 09:30 - 16:30
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £295 + VAT (15% discount for PHT members)
2 day workshop tailored for architects and consultants who would like to get to know the Passive House Planning Package and also for certified Passive House designers as a refresher.
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: May 21st-24th; 28th-31st; Exam June 16th
Time: All day
Location: Centre for Efficient and Renewable Energy in Buildings (CEREB), London South Bank University (LSBU)
Cost: £1450 for the 8 day course; £280 for the exam and certification; 10% discount for PHT members
This CEPH course is delivered at the Centre for Efficient and Renewable Energy in Buildings (CEREB) of London South Bank University (LSBU), in association with Target Zero Group, who are accredited by the Passivhaus Institut Darmstadt, Germany to conduct the training.
Fabric first and refurbishment excellence: up-skilling to deliver the green deal and beyond.
Date: 17th May 2012
Time: 9:00-16:00
Location: CoRE Technology Building, Chelson Street, Longton, Stoke-On Trent, ST3 1PT
Cost: £40
The report, Fabric First and Refurbishment Excellence: Up-skilling to Deliver The Green Deal and Beyond, will be launched at the Event.
16th International Passive House Conference 2012
Date: 4th & 5th May 2012
Time: Over 2 days
Location: Hanover
Cost: See conference website
The focus of this year's Conference will be on refurbishment, non-residential buildings, ventilation, and implementation in hot or particularly cold climates.
April 2012
Passivhaus Regulations with FRP Composite Materials
Date: 23rd April 2012
Time: 09:30 - 15:30
Location: The Building Centre, London, UK
Cost: PHT, NGCC and PIA members £45 +vat; Non-members £95 + vat
The aim of this unique event is to look at how fibre reinforced polymer composite materials can offer solutions to the challenges posed by Passivhaus regulations.
SPHC Approved Event
Date: 19th April 2012
Time: 18:00-20:00
Location: Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh
Cost: FREE
The SPHC Approved scheme is aimed at making the Passive House Standard easier and more accessible to a wide variety of people across the country.
WUFI modelling training
Date: 18th-19th April 2012
Time: Over 2 days
Location: Green Building Store Offices, Heath House Mill, Golcar, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD7 4JR
Cost: £700 (+ VAT); Early bird rate of £650 (+VAT) per person applies if booked before 2nd April 2012
This seminar provides an introduction to using the standard WUFI ®modelling software, known as WUFI® Pro. It is an intensive 2 days of presentations and practical sessions.
March 2012
Designing & building with Passivhaus principles
Date: 20th March to 22nd March 2011
Time: Over 3 days
Location: Excel, London
Cost: FREE
This series of seminars supported by the Passivhaus Trust at Ecobuild 2012 combines an introduction to Passivhaus with more detailed sessions, using case studies of a range of building types.
Climate Week 2012
Date: 12th-18th March 2012
Time: Various
Location: Various
Cost: FREE
Climate Week is Britain's biggest climate change campaign, inspiring a new wave of action to create a sustainable future.
Passivhaus: The challenges of retrofitting to Passivhaus and the opportunities for new buildss
Date: 8th March 2012
Time: 18:00 to 19:30
Location: PTEa office, London N1 8JX
Cost: FREE
This event is part of a series of Sustainability talks hosted by Pollard Thomas Edward Architects
February 2012
Airtightness Master Class
Date: 23rd February 2012
Time: All day
Location: Mayville Community Centre, London N16 NA
Cost: £200+VAT for non-members, £180+VAT for PHT members
BRE and bere:architects have come together to bring you an airtightness master class.
Healthy Homes: Ventilating right for good indoor air quality
Date: 22nd February 2012
Time: 09.45 - 17.30
Location: Department of Health, Skipton House, 80 London Road, London SE1 6LH
Cost: See Event programme for costs, 10% discount for PHT members
The GHA and UKIEG are working together to bring you this joint meeting, with the UKIEG annual conference being held in the morning and with the GHA workshop on healthy homes following on in the afternoon.
Passivhaus & low energy retrofits workshop
Date: 8th February 2012
Time: 19:00 - 21:00
Location: Slaithwaite Civic Hall, Slaithwaite, near Huddersfield
Cost: FREE
Green Building Store & Green Building Company are offering a FREE evening workshop on Passivhaus & low energy retrofits
Passivhaus and Embodied Carbon
Date: 2nd February 2012
Time: 10:00 - 13:30
Location: SmartLife Low Carbon Centre, Cambridge CB4 2QT
Cost: FREE
This event on Passivhaus and Embodied Carbon is the third in a regular series of events on low carbon construction promoted by University of East Anglia (UEA)'s Low Carbon Innovation Centre and InCrops Enterprise Hub
January 2012
Founder's and Partner's meeting
Date: 24th January 2012
Time: 13:00 onwards
Location: Mayville Community Centre, London
Cost: FREE
We have the pleasure of inviting Founder members and Partners to our second meeting of this kind to be held in a Passivhaus building.
Passivhaus Site Visit: Bryce Lodge
Date: 12th January 2012
Time: 13:30 - 16:30
Location: Horsham, West Sussex
Cost: FREE
This visit organised by Osborne and Saxon Weald will explore the design and construction and use of i-SIPS on the 12 Passivhaus homes, part of the Bryce Lodge social housing scheme.
December 2011
The Passive House Night
Date: 8th December 2011
Time: 18:00 to 20:30
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £20 + VAT (15% discount for PHT members)
This two hour event includes a short introduction to the Passivhaus standard and an overview of all concepts & criteria.
The Passivhaus Standard Demystified
Date: 8th December 2011
Time: TBC
Location: Hadlow College, Hadlow, Tonbridge
Cost: £75 for non-members, £70 for PHT members
A one day conference introducing the Passivhaus Standard to planning officers, building control, architects, and contractors, focussing on the planning, policy, and aesthetic issues.
Retrofit Event- Beyond the Green Deal: Refurbishment to exemplary low-energy standards
Date: 5th December 2011
Time: 14:00 to 21:00
Location: The Royal College of Physicians, 11 St Andrews Place, Regent's Park, London NW1 4LE
Cost: Free to PHT & GHA members; £100 + VAT for non members
This event will explore the issue of delivering low energy housing in reality - which is central to the approaches of both the Passivhaus Trust and the Good Homes Alliance (GHA) - both through theory and practical examples. The event will be followed by the GHA annual debate and Christmas drinks.
November 2011
Rushlight Built Environment Briefing: Sustainable New Homes
Date: 23rd November 2011
Time: 5.30pm - 9.00pm
Location: 10 Queen Street Place, London EC4R 1BE
Cost: £35 + VAT for non-members, Discounted rate for PHT members
The next Rushlight Built Environment Briefing supported by the Passivhaus Trust will be focused on the latest Sustainable New Homes.
Certified Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: 16th - 25th November 2011
Time: Distance Learning and 7 training days split over two weeks
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £2,250+VAT for non-members, £2000+VAT for PHT Members
The Certified European Passivhaus Designer (CEPH) qualification provides candidates with all of the skills necessary to successfully design and deliver domestic buildings to the Passivhaus standard. This CEPH training course is conducted by the BRE.
One day Understanding Passivhaus Course
Date: 16th November 2011
Time: All day
Location: Kingston
Cost: £295+VAT for non-members, £265.50+VAT for PHT members
This introductory Passivhaus course will give you a clear understanding of the design priniciples, drivers and outcomes and will help you to incorporate passivhaus in your developments.
UK Passivhaus Open Days 2011- Registration
Date: 11th - 13th November
Time: Various
Location: All over the UK
Cost: FREE
The UK Passivhaus Open Days has been organised in conjunction with The International Passive House Days set up by the International Passive House Association (iPHA).
UK Passivhaus Open Days 2011- Projects
Date: 11th - 13th November
Time: Various
Location: All over the UK
Cost: FREE
The UK Passivhaus Open Days has been organised in conjunction with The International Passive House Days set up by the International Passive House Association (iPHA).
Zero Carbon Homes: Designing to meet current and proposed energy standards
Date: 3rd November 2011
Time: 13:00 arrival for a 13:15 start. 17:00 finish
Location: The Building Centre, Store St, London WC1E 7BT
Cost: £55 + VAT
The course provides guidance on how to design zero carbon homes in concrete and masonry.
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: One Day Course
Time: 3rd November 2011
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £350+VAT, 10% discount for PHT members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
October 2011
Cost effective Passivhaus
Date: 26th October 2011
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Architype, Upper Twyford Barn, HR2 8AD
Cost: FREE
Hereford Regional meeting for Passivhaus Trust Members and friends
UK Passivhaus Conference 2011
Date: 24th & 25th October 2011
Time: All day
Location: Barbican, London
Cost: £195+VAT (1 day), £330+VAT (2days),£175+VAT(1day) for PHT members,£300+VAT(2days) for PHT members
The 2011 two day UK Passivhaus Conference offers a comprehensive review of the uptake of Passivhaus in the UK covering the standard, its suitability in the UK, leading edge case studies and practical delivery of the first Passivhaus projects in the UK. The conference is being organised by the Passivhaus Trust and the BRE, together with their supporting partners and affiliates.
The Passivhaus Standard in affordable housing
Date: 18th October 2011
Time: 10:00 - 15:30
Location: Hadlow College, Hadlow, Tonbridge
Cost: £40
A one day conference introducing the Passivhaus Standard to social housing providers, local authoriFes, contractors and designers. To be held in a completed Passivhaus at Hadlow College.
Building a Passivhaus using standard UK building techniques
Date: 3rd October 2011
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
Location: Green Building Company/ Store offices; near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire and Denby Dale
Cost: £295+VAT for non-members, £265.50 +VAT for PHT members
Green Building Store's construction division Green Building Company will be offering a further one-day intensive course on the Passivhaus construction techniques used at UK projects such as the Denby Dale Passivhaus.
September 2011
Passive House Night
Date: 28th September 2011
Time: 1800 - 2000
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £20 + VAT (15% discount for PHT members)
A short introduction to the Passive House Standard. with an overview of all concepts and criteria.
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: 21st to 30th September
Time: Distance Learning and 7 training days split over two weeks
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £2,250+VAT for non-members, £2,000+VAT for PHT Members
The Certified European Passivhaus Designer (CEPH) qualification provides candidates with all of the skills necessary to successfully design and deliver domestic buildings to the Passivhaus standard. This CEPH training course is conducted by the BRE.
Introduction to Passive House Standard
Date: 21st September 2011
Time: 0930 - 1630
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £180 + VAT (15% discount for PHT members)
A one day seminar by the Scottish Passive House Centre will cover the Passive House concept, dispel the myths surrounding passive House and impart their experiences of passive House in Scotland and the rest of the UK so far.
AECB 2011 Annual Conference
Date: 16th & 17th September 2011
Time: 2 Days
Location: University of Nottingham, Jubilee Campus
Cost: £200 + VAT, AECB Members only
This year's AECB members' conference on 'Retrofit: Moving in and Moving on' will be held at the award winning University of Nottingham, Jubilee Campus on Friday 16th & Saturday 17th September 2011.
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 16th September 2011
Time: All day
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £350+VAT, 10% discount for PHT members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
Passivhaus site visit: Oakmeadow Primary School
Date: 9th September
Time: 12:30-15:00
Location: Wolverhampton
Cost: FREE
Designing and constructing Oakmeadow Primary school to Passivhaus within a standard budget and no extra funding has been a huge challenge, but has been achieved. Key factors that have helped this to be achieved will be described in more detail on the visit.
Wimbish Passivhaus FREE monthly visitor experience
Date: Monthly, from 6 September 2011
Time: 10:00am - 1:30pm
Location: Wimbish, Essex
Cost: FREE
This monthly visitor experience hosted by Founder members Hastoe Housing Association offers housing, sustainability and construction professionals the opportunity to see and learn about the first accredited affordable rural Passivhaus development in the UK.
CarbonLite Passivhaus Designer Course & Exam
Date: September, October 2011
Time: All day
Location: London & Bristol
Cost: £2349 +VAT for non-members; £1999 +VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
AECB CarbonLite is offering a Passive House Designer programme specifically for the UK. The first courses will be running in September 2011 and delivered by UK professionals with Passivhaus experience.
August 2011
Passive House Planning Package (PHPP)
Date: 24th & 25th August 2011
Time: 2 Days
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members, 15% discount for PHT members
This 2-day workshop is tailored for architects and consultants who would like to get to know the Passive House Planning Package and for Certified Passive House Designers, who would like to refresh their knowledge or get help with current projects.
Introduction To Passive House Standard
Date: 17th August 2011
Time: 9:30am-4:30 pm
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £180.00 (+VAT) for non-members, 15% discount for PHT members
This one day seminar organised by the Scottish Passive House Centre will cover the Passivhaus concept, the mythns surrounding Passivhaus and their experiences in Passivhaus so far.
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 5th August 2011
Time: All day
Location: BRE, Watford
Cost: £350+VAT, 10% discount for PHT members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
July 2011
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 26th July 2011
Time: All day
Location: James Watt Conference Centre, East Kilbride
Cost: £350+VAT, 10% discount for PHT members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
West Midlands Sustainable Built Environment Forum
Date: 14th July 2011
Time: 10:00 - 1:00
Location: West Midlands Centre for Constructing Excellence, Birmingham
Cost: FREE
Jonathan Hines, Architype and Matt Wisdom, Thomas Vale will be talking about how they have applied the Passivhaus standard to non-domestic projects.
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: 13th - 22nd July 2011
Time: Distance Learning and 7 training days split over two weeks
Location: BRE, Watford
Cost: £2,250+VAT for non-members, £2000+VAT for Passivhaus Trust Members
The Certified European Passivhaus Designer (CEPH) qualification provides candidates with all of the skills necessary to successfully design and deliver domestic buildings to the Passivhaus standard. This CEPH training course is conducted by the BRE.
Passivhaus Trust 1st Anniversary Event
Date: 5th Juy 2011
Time: 14:45 - 20:00
Location: Residence of the Austrian Ambassador, Belgrave Square, London
Cost: FREE for PHT members, £120+VAT for non-members
An afternoon seminar exploring the state of play of Passivhaus in the UK, followed by an evening drinks and networking jamboree.
June 2011
Passivhaus site visits with the AECB
Date: 14th May 2011, 24th June 2011
Time: Various
Location: Disability Essex and Highwood Village Hall, Essex
Cost: FREE
The Passivhaus Trust is pleased to collaborate with the AECB on Passivhaus site visits to Disability Essex and Highwood Village Hall.
Achieving PassivHaus standards - existing stock and new build
Date: 23rd June 2011
Time: 10:30-11:15
Location: The Ideas Exchange Seminars, CIH Conference 2011Harrogate
Cost: FREE
Mark Elton of ECD Architects will be talking about 'Why Passivhaus is different?'
2 Day PHPP Workshop
Date: 22nd-23rd June
Time: 9:00am-16:30pm
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £295+VAT for non-members, £147.50 +VAT with funding, 15% discount for Passivhaus Trust members
This 2-day workshop is tailored for architects and consultants who would like to get to know the Passive House Planning Package and for Certified Passive House Designers, who would like to refresh their knowledge or get help with current projects.
Passivhaus site visit: Gentoo Racecourse Development
Date: 16th June 2011
Time: 13:30-16:30
Location: Houghton-le-Spring, Durham
Cost: £25 + VAT for Passivhaus Trust members, £50 + VAT to non-members
This site visit organised by the Good Homes Alliance, provides a unique opportunity to view the Gentoo Racecourse Passivhaus development at an exciting stage in construction, and to hear from the experts about the benefits and challenges of design and construction of a development to Passivhaus standard.
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 10th June 2011
Time: All day
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £350+VAT for non-members, £315+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
One day Understanding Passivhaus Course
Date: 1st June 2011
Time: All day
Location: Kingston
Cost: £295+VAT for non-members, £265.50+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This introductory Passivhaus course is developed and delivered by Sustainable Homes with Certified Passivhaus Designers.
May 2011
15th International Passive House Conference 2011
Date: 27th-28th May 2011
Time: All day
Location: Innsbruck, Austria
Cost: Early booking rate (by 1 April 2011): 490 Euros, Regular rate 595 Euros ; Passivhaus Members discount 30 Euros
The annual International Passive House conference organised by the Passivhaus Institute will include an exhibition area of Passivhaus products and is followed by a day of excursions to Passivhaus projects.
Factfinding Tour to Austria: Passivhaus concepts put into practice
Date: 26th May 2011
Time: All day
Location: Innsbruck, Austria
Cost: Sponsored tour limited to 10 PHT members
A tour of Passivhaus projects in Innsbruck, Austria, to discover recent developments in Passivhaus and an opportunity to meet some of Austria's most innovative players in the low energy building sector
The role of Passivhaus Homes in a Low Carbon Future
Date: 24th May 2011
Time: Half Day
Location: Milton Keynes
Cost: £60 + VAT
A half day event at The National Energy Centre, Milton Keynes, introducing Passivhaus standards and how they fit with other regulatory frameworks for both new build and refurbishment.
Certified European Passive House Designer Training course and Exam
Date: Module 1 - 16th to 20th May 2011, Module 2 30th May to 3rd June 2011, Exam - 11th June 2011
Time: See event page for more details
Location: University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
Cost: £1650 for complete training course and £280 for exam (+VAT), Special discount of £150 available for PHT members
Delivered by the University of Strathclyde, this is an Intensive Training Course and Exam providing Knowledge and Assessment for Accreditation as Certified European Passive House Designer
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 12th May 2011
Time: All day
Location: Cardiff
Cost: £350+VAT for non-members, £315+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
Thermal Bridging
Date: 12th May 2011
Time: All day
Location: Westbourne Grove, London
Cost: £299+VAT for non-members, £249+VAT for Passivhaus Trust Members
This course will teach you how to calculate and minimise the effects of Thermal Bridging in low energy building design.
Using PHPP to Design Low Energy Buildings
Date: 10th May 2011 - 11th May 2011
Time: 2 day course
Location: Westbourne Grove, London
Cost: £599+VAT for non-members, £499 +VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This 2 day course is for those that would like to learn how to collate data from drawings and enter into the PHPP software.
Passivhaus for Schools: Exhibition
Date: 10th May to 12th June 2011
Time: Ongoing exhibition
Location: Shop Gallery, The Architecture Centre, Bristol
Cost: FREE
This exhibition looks at how Passivhaus principles can be applied to school buildings
Understanding the Passivhaus Standard, Principles and Methodologies
Date: 9th May 2011
Time: All day
Location: Westbourne Grove, London
Cost: £299 for non-members, £249 for Passivhaus Trust members
If you are new to Passivhaus, and want to learn more from industry experts, this is a 1 day workshop that will give you a good general understanding of Passivhaus Low Energy Building Standard.
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: 4th-13th May 2011
Time: Distance Learning and 7 training days split over two weeks
Location: BRE, Garston
Cost: £2,250+VAT for non-members, £2000+VAT for Passivhaus Trust Members
The Certified European Passivhaus Designer (CEPH) qualification provides candidates with all of the skills necessary to successfully design and deliver domestic buildings to the Passivhaus standard. This CEPH training course is conducted by the BRE.
April 2011
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 15th April 2011
Time:
Location: BRE Garston
Cost: £350+VAT for non-members, £315+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
Passive House Window Technology Workshop
Date: 14th April 2011
Time:
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth
Cost: £180+VAT for non-members, £153+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This seminar will give you the knowledge on what to look for to ensure you choose the best manufacturers to supply you with the right product suitable for your future projects.
Low Carbon 4 Real plus Feedback and Monitoring: Closing the performance gap
Date: 14th April 2011
Time:
Location: UCL, London
Cost: £180+VAT for non-members, £100+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
The Good Homes Alliance (GHA) are holding a one day conference on how to close the performance gap between the design and built stage through testing, monitoring and post occupancy evaluation. There will also be an exhibition on monitoring products and kits.
Building a Passivhaus using standard UK building techniques
Date: 4th APril 2011
Time:
Location: Green Building Store's HQ in Huddersfield West Yorkshire
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members / £265.50 (+VAT) for PHT members
Green Building Store's construction division Green Building Company is running an intensive one day Passivhaus training event.
March 2011
Passivhaus Training course
Date: 16th March 2011
Time:
Location: Glasgow
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members / £265.50 (+VAT) for Passivhaus Trust members
The course developed by Sustainable Homes gives an introduction and overview of Passivhaus principles and includes practical examples of how they work with the Code for Sustainable Homes.
PassivHaus – 20 Years of Experience in Very Low Energy Buildings
Date: 4th March 2011
Time:
Location: University of Cambridge
Cost: FREE
Professor Wolfgang Feist, the founder and director of the Passive House Institute in Darmstadt, will be presenting the experiences gained from projects and monitoring of passive house buildings over the last 20 years at the University of Cambridge.
Aligning Passivhaus Principles with Codes and Regulations
Date: 2nd March 2011
Time:
Location: Ecobuild - ExCel, London
Cost: FREE
This session at Ecobuild 2011 will explore how Passivhaus principles lie within existing regulations, codes and standards in the UK and how the principles can be applied in practice.
Passivhaus Principles in Refurbishment
Date: 1st March 2011
Time:
Location: Ecobuild - Excel, London
Cost: FREE
This session at Ecobuild will look at how Passivhaus can help with refurbishment in theory and in practice, shown by case studies.
Driving Passivhaus delivery in the UK
Date: 1st March 2011
Time:
Location: Eco-build, ExCel-London
Cost: FREE
This session will introduce the Passivhaus Standard and explain the benefits of its use in the UK. Presentations will include examples and case studies and explain what is required to achieve certification
February 2011
AECB CarbonLite Passivhaus training courses
Date: 7th February 2011
Time:
Location: London and Bristol
Cost: Various
The AECB are running CarbonLite Passivhaus training courses in London & Bristol during February 2011.
January 2011
Passivhaus: Principles and Examples
Date: 18th Jan 2011
Time:
Location: Bath
Cost: £50 + VAT
The Building Centre is organising a half day seminar that will look at the principles and performance standards of Passivhaus and give practical guidance on the requirements for certification.
December 2010
Passivhaus in the UK
Date: 2nd December 2010
Time:
Location: London
Cost: £100 non-members / £80 Passivhaus Trust, RESET members or students
Some of the UK's foremost practitioners in Passivhaus design come together for a masterclass on the principles behind PassivHaus
November 2010
Building a Passivhaus : Learning from the Denby Dale experience
Date: 29th November 2010
Time:
Location: Green Building Company Store offices; near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire and Denby Dale
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members / £265.50 (+VAT) for PHT members
Green Building Store is running an intensive one day Passivhaus training event on the design and construction techniques used at the Denby Dale Passivhaus
One day understanding Passivhaus course
Date: 26th November 2010
Time:
Location: Kingston
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members, £250.75 for PHT members (+VAT)
Sustainable Homes and ECD Architects, have developed a new Passivhaus course which gives an introduction and overview of Passivhaus principles
UK Passivhaus Open Days 2010
Date: 12th November 2010
Time:
Location: All over the UK
Cost: FREE
Experience the comforts of the Passivhaus standard first hand and learn more about it at the UK Passivhaus Open Days
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Course and Exam
Date: 1st November 2010
Time:
Location: University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
Cost: £1650 for non-members/£1500 for PHT members for the course. £280 (+ VAT)
This course and exam in English will be delivered by the University of Strathclyde and supported by Passivhaus experts
Austria Passivhaus Site Visit Tour
| Date: 26th-28th November | Time: Over 3 days |
| Location: Innsbruck, Wels, Vienna (Austria) | Cost: See event page for details |
The Austrian Passivhaus Site Visit Tour organised and sponsored by Advantage Austria is intended to inform UK construction experts about the latest developments in sustainable building in Austria.
Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson Course
| Date: 21st, 22nd & 23rd November 2012; Exam: November 24th | Time: 09:00 - 17:30 |
| Location: Warrington, Manchester | Cost: £425 (includes lunch, tuition & course notes), 10% discount for PHT members |
Excellent onsite workmanship and attention to detail is critical in achieving the required Passivhaus standards. To aid this process a new qualification has been developed by the Passivhaus Institut to recognise those tradespeople that can demonstrate the required level of knowledge to construct a building to the Passivhaus standard. This course is run by Target Zero.
Healthy Homes: Ventilating for good indoor air quality
| Date: 21st November 2012 | Time: 13.30 - 17.00 |
| Location: Create Centre Smeaton Road Bristol BS1 6XN | Cost: £59 for Green Register / GHA / UKIEG / PHT members; £85 for non-members; 3 places for the price of 2 (£118 members; £170 non-members) |
This seminar will explore how we ensure best practice design, installation, commissioning and ongoing maintenance, all vital components to the success of the system to deliver good indoor air quality to maximize the health and wellbeing of occupants?
Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson Training
| Date: 13th-14th November 2012 | Time: Distance learning with 2 days face to face training plus 90 minute exam |
| Location: BRE, Watford | Cost: £550 + VAT (standard price); £500 + VAT (discounted price for CIOB and PHT members); Examination Fee: £150 + VAT |
Excellent onsite workmanship and attention to detail is critical in achieving the required Passivhaus standards. To aid this process a new qualification has been developed by the Passivhaus Institut to recognise those tradespeople that can demonstrate the required level of knowledge to construct a building to the Passivhaus standard.
Carbonlite Passivhaus Designer Training
| Date: 12th November 2012 | Time: Various |
| Location: Bristol | Cost: £1999 + VAT; Discounts for PHT members |
AECB CarbonLite, in Association with WARM Low Energy Building Practice, offers a Passive House Designer programme specifically for the UK.
UK Passivhaus Open Days 2012
| Date: 9th Nov - 11th November 2012 | Time: Over 3 days |
| Location: All over the UK | Cost: FREE |
The Open Days have been organised in conjunction with The International Passive House Days set up by the International Passive House Association (iPHA).
UK Passivhaus Open Days 2012- Participating Projects
| Date: 9th Nov - 11th November 2012 | Time: Over 3 days |
| Location: All over the UK | Cost: FREE |
At the UK Passivhaus Open Days, you will have the opportunity to experience the comforts of the Passivhaus standard first hand and learn more about it.
UK Passivhaus Conference 2012
| Date: 7th-8th November 2012 | Time: All day |
| Location: East Midlands Conference Centre, University of Nottingham | Cost: See event page |
The 2012 two day UK Passivhaus Conference offers a comprehensive review of the uptake of Passivhaus in the UK covering the standard, its suitability in the UK, leading edge case studies and practical delivery of the first Passivhaus projects in the UK. The conference is being organised by the Passivhaus Trust and the BRE, together with their supporting partners and affiliates.
Certified European Passive House Designer Course & Exam
| Date: 29th October - 15th November 2012 | Time: 8:00-17.00/17.30 all days |
| Location: University of Strathclyde, Glasgow | Cost: £1,930 to non- members; £1,780 to PHT members |
In order to promote adoption of the Passivhaus standard and ensure that it is implemented with correct quality, the EU funded the CEPH project to deliver robust training and certification for Passivhaus Designers across EU member states.
GHA CONFERENCE: Delivering Good Homes - Defining, Planning, Designing, Managing and Financing
| Date: 25th October 2012 | Time: 9.00- 17.30 followed by drinks |
| Location: Senate House, London | Cost: £129 for non GHA members (till 12th October, £149 after); 20% off for PHT Members |
A must attend 1 day conference organised by the GHA with leading industry speakers and panelists taking you through all of the key issues of new homes development
The Green Deal Appraised
| Date: 24th October 2012 | Time: 08:30 - 13:15 |
| Location: Adapt, NRP Innovation Centre, Norwich | Cost: Free to Eligible SMEs |
Two case studies - one on EnerPhit - the passivhaus standard - will be presented along with a legislative overview.
Wahroonga Passivhaus Open Day
| Date: 20th-21st October 2012 | Time: 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Location: Wahroonga (previously Greystones) New Street Ledbury HR8 2EL | Cost: FREE |
Visit a Passivhaus newly built by Herefordshire builder Mike Whitfield Construction.
Designing and Delivery Passivhaus and Low Carbon Buildings 2
| Date: 17th October 2012 | Time: 08:30 - 16:45 |
| Location: BRE Innovation Park: The Renewable House, Watford | Cost: Free to Eligible SMEs |
This seminar conducted by Adapt CBE explores significant detailing issues such as cold bridge elimination and provides an overview of how the Passivhaus Planning Package is used to design and deliver to the Passivhaus standard.
Sequestered Carbon - its role in resource efficient buildings
| Date: 17th October 2012 | Time: 17.30 - 20.00 |
| Location: Ability Media, 56, Southwark Bridge Rd, SE1 0AS | Cost: FREE |
The Alliance for Sustainable Building Products (ASBP) and Architype Architects cordially invite you to a highly topical evening with plenty of time for discussion, followed by drinks.
IHDC 2012 Conference- Ecosystem Services Come to Town
| Date: 15th October 2012 | Time: 10:00 - 21:00 |
| Location: Flett Lecture Theatre - Exhibition Road Entrance Natural History Museum, London SW7 5BD | Cost: £145.00-Standard Fee, £105.00-PHT Members |
Our towns and cities face numerous complex challenges - overheating, surface water management, air and water pollution, loss of biodiversity and green space. The IHDC 2012 Conference on 15th October discusses ways and means to work with nature and integrate an ecosystem services approach to the design of the built environment.
Embodied Carbon, Passivhaus and Low Carbon Buildings 1
| Date: 10th October 2012 | Time: 08:30 - 13:15 |
| Location: Adapt, NRP Innovation Centre, Norwich | Cost: Free to Eligible SMEs |
What is embodied carbon and why is it important? This seminar by Adapt CBE provides an overview on the current status of embodied carbon in the built environment.
Fuel poverty and residents: identifying solutions
| Date: 10th October 2012 | Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm |
| Location: Manchester | Cost: See event page |
Fuel poverty could rise to 1 in 3 homes by 2016. Sustainable Homes and partners will present a one-day conference investigating the research and action being taken to combat fuel poverty.
September 2012
Certified Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: 26th September - 5th October 2012
Time: Distance Learning and 7 training days split over two weeks
Location: BRE, Watford
Cost: £2,250+VAT (standard price); £2,000+VAT (PHT members)
The Certified European Passivhaus Designer (CEPH) qualification provides candidates with all of the skills necessary to successfully design and deliver domestic buildings to the Passivhaus standard. This CEPH training course is conducted by the BRE.
Sustainable Design - New Builds & Retrofit in Conservation Areas
Date: 21st September 2012
Time: 16:00-18:00
Location: Paul Davis + Partners, The Old School House, 178 Ebury Street, SW1W 8UP
Cost: FREE
Paul Davis & Partners will present recent projects with a focus on deep-retrofit (Passivhaus) in conservation areas and what it entails.
The Passivhaus Challenge: Understanding High-Performance Envelope Design
Date: 19th September 2012
Time: 8.30 - 9.30
Location: Atelier Ten, 19 Perseverance Works, 38 Kingsland Road, E2 8DD
Cost: FREE
An exemplar model for the application of Passivhaus in the UK
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 12th September 2012
Time: All day
Location: BRE, Watford
Cost: £350+VAT (standard), 10% discount for PHT members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
Passivhaus in the UK - What you need to know
Date: 11th September 2012
Time: 18:00 onwards
Location: Ecotech Centre, Turbine Way, Swaffham, Norfolk PE37 7HT
Cost: £5 CIOB Members and £8 Non-Members
This event organised by CIOB will deliver a 'warts and all' introduction to Passivhaus in the UK.
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: Various
Time: Various
Location: Various
Cost: Contact Target Zero
This CEPH course is delivered by Target Zero, who are accredited by the Passivhaus Institut Darmstadt, Germany to conduct the training.
August 2012
Passivhaus Site Visit: Bushbury Hill Primary School
Date: 31st August 2012
Time: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: Wolverhampton
Cost: £12.50 + VAT; £10 + VAT RIBA Members; £7.50 + VAT Students
Mark Lumley, Associate Director at Architype, will guide a tour of Bushbury Hill Primary School, winner of numerous awards. This visit is organised by RIBA West Midlands.
Passivhaus Site Visit: Richmond Hill & Swillington Primary Schools
Date: 31st August 2012
Time: 13:00 onwards
Location: Richmond Hill Primary School, Clark Crescent, Leeds
Cost: FREE
Passivhaus was selected on Richmond Hill and Swillington Primary Schools as a means of achieving the 60% Carbon reduction required for the projects without resorting to biomass.
Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) Workshop
Date: 22nd-23rd August 2012
Time: 9:30 to 16:30
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre - Dalgety Business Centre, Ridge Way, Dalgety Bay, KY11 9JN
Cost: £295+ VAT (15% discount for PHT members)
This 2-day workshop is tailored for architects and consultants who would like to get to know the Passive House Planning Package and for certified Passive House Designers, who would like to refresh their knowledge or get help with current projects.
Introduction to the Passive House Standard
Date: 8th August 2012
Time: 9:30 to 16:30
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre - Dalgety Business Centre, Ridge Way, Dalgety Bay, KY11 9JN
Cost: £180 + VAT (15% discount for PHT members)
A one day seminar by the Scottish Passive House Centre will cover the Passive House concept, dispel the myths surrounding passive House and impart their experiences of passive House in Scotland and the rest of the UK so far.
July 2012
2nd Green.Building.Solutions. Summer University in Vienna
Date: 22nd July-12th August 2012
Time: Over 3 weeks
Location: Vienna, Austria
Cost: 2,300 Euros for professionals;1,900 Euros for students
INEX, in collaboration with OeAD, offers the second edition of this intensive training program in the field of sustainable building design and energy efficiency
provided by 5 Austrian Universities, the Austrian Institute of Technology and the IG Passivhaus.
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 11th July 2012
Time: All day
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £350+VAT for non-members, 10% discount for PHT members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
UK Passivhaus Awards 2012 & Passivhaus Trust 2nd Anniversary
Date: 4th July 2012
Time: 14:00-18:30
Location: Macmillan Building, Senate House, London WC1E 7HU
Cost: £35+VAT Trust members and their guests; £120+VAT Non-members
The UK Passivhaus Awards have been launced by the Trust to celebrate the achievements of the Passivhaus Pioneers in the UK.
Wolfgang Feist UK tour- Cardiff
Date: 3rd July 2012
Time: 13:30- 17:00
Location: Cardiff School of Engineering, BRE Institute of Sustainable Engineering, Queen's Buildings, Cardiff University, The Parade, Cardiff CF24 3AA
Cost: £120+VAT non members; £60+VAT for PHT members; Student discounts available
This session is hosted by Cardiff University.
Wolfgang Feist UK tour- Glasgow
Date: 2nd July 2012
Time: 9:00 - 17:00
Location: Morning: The Lighthouse; Afternoon: McCance Building, University of Strathclyde
Cost: Various
This session is hosted by University of Strathclyde and sust.
June 2012
Wolfgang Feist UK tour- London
Date: 30th June 2012
Time: 10:00-17:00
Location: Goldsmith College, London, SE14
Cost: Various
The Passivhaus Trust is delighted to announce a series of seminars and Advanced Technical masterclasses with Professor Wolfgang Feist beginning on 30th June in London. This event is co-hosted with the AECB.
Certified Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: 20th - 29th June 2012
Time: Distance Learning and 7 training days split over two weeks
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £2,250+VAT for non-members, £2000+VAT for PHT Members
The Certified European Passivhaus Designer (CEPH) qualification provides candidates with all of the skills necessary to successfully design and deliver domestic buildings to the Passivhaus standard. This CEPH training course is conducted by the BRE.
Building a Passivhaus using standard UK building techniques
Date: 18th June 2012
Time: All day
Location: Green Building Company/ Store offices; near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire and Denby Dale
Cost: £295+VAT for non-members, £265.50 +VAT for PHT members
Green Building Store's construction division Green Building Company will be offering a further one-day intensive course on the Passivhaus construction techniques used at UK projects such as the Denby Dale Passivhaus.
Passivhaus - Low energy design principles
Date: 13th June 2012
Time: All day
Location: Think Low Carbon Centre, Barnsley College
Cost: £150+VAT, 10% discount for PHT members
Designed to introduce you to the Passivhaus standard, highlighting the basic characteristics of Passivhaus buildings, the certification requirements and how to set about designing a building to the standard.
Passivhaus Windows Seminar
Date: 13th June 2012
Time: 9:00-13:15
Location: Bicester Golf Club, Oxfordshire, OX26 1TE
Cost: FREE
This half day seminar organised by Rationel windows looks into how Rationel windows have been used in Passivhaus projects and how they have performed
Wimbish Passivhaus site visit
Date: 12th June 2012
Time: 13.45 - 16.30
Location: Wimbish Village Hall, near Saffron Walden, Essex
Cost: FREE
The Good Homes Alliance is organising a visit to the Wimbish Passivhaus as part of their summer series of site visits.
London Green Fair
Date: 9th & 10th June 2012
Time: Over 2 days
Location: Regents Park
Cost: FREE
The Passivhaus Trust will be taking part in this year’s London Green Fair.
May 2012
Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) Workshop
Date: 23rd & 24th May, 22nd & 23rd August, 21st & 22nd November
Time: 09:30 - 16:30
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £295 + VAT (15% discount for PHT members)
2 day workshop tailored for architects and consultants who would like to get to know the Passive House Planning Package and also for certified Passive House designers as a refresher.
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: May 21st-24th; 28th-31st; Exam June 16th
Time: All day
Location: Centre for Efficient and Renewable Energy in Buildings (CEREB), London South Bank University (LSBU)
Cost: £1450 for the 8 day course; £280 for the exam and certification; 10% discount for PHT members
This CEPH course is delivered at the Centre for Efficient and Renewable Energy in Buildings (CEREB) of London South Bank University (LSBU), in association with Target Zero Group, who are accredited by the Passivhaus Institut Darmstadt, Germany to conduct the training.
Fabric first and refurbishment excellence: up-skilling to deliver the green deal and beyond.
Date: 17th May 2012
Time: 9:00-16:00
Location: CoRE Technology Building, Chelson Street, Longton, Stoke-On Trent, ST3 1PT
Cost: £40
The report, Fabric First and Refurbishment Excellence: Up-skilling to Deliver The Green Deal and Beyond, will be launched at the Event.
16th International Passive House Conference 2012
Date: 4th & 5th May 2012
Time: Over 2 days
Location: Hanover
Cost: See conference website
The focus of this year's Conference will be on refurbishment, non-residential buildings, ventilation, and implementation in hot or particularly cold climates.
April 2012
Passivhaus Regulations with FRP Composite Materials
Date: 23rd April 2012
Time: 09:30 - 15:30
Location: The Building Centre, London, UK
Cost: PHT, NGCC and PIA members £45 +vat; Non-members £95 + vat
The aim of this unique event is to look at how fibre reinforced polymer composite materials can offer solutions to the challenges posed by Passivhaus regulations.
SPHC Approved Event
Date: 19th April 2012
Time: 18:00-20:00
Location: Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh
Cost: FREE
The SPHC Approved scheme is aimed at making the Passive House Standard easier and more accessible to a wide variety of people across the country.
WUFI modelling training
Date: 18th-19th April 2012
Time: Over 2 days
Location: Green Building Store Offices, Heath House Mill, Golcar, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD7 4JR
Cost: £700 (+ VAT); Early bird rate of £650 (+VAT) per person applies if booked before 2nd April 2012
This seminar provides an introduction to using the standard WUFI ®modelling software, known as WUFI® Pro. It is an intensive 2 days of presentations and practical sessions.
March 2012
Designing & building with Passivhaus principles
Date: 20th March to 22nd March 2011
Time: Over 3 days
Location: Excel, London
Cost: FREE
This series of seminars supported by the Passivhaus Trust at Ecobuild 2012 combines an introduction to Passivhaus with more detailed sessions, using case studies of a range of building types.
Climate Week 2012
Date: 12th-18th March 2012
Time: Various
Location: Various
Cost: FREE
Climate Week is Britain's biggest climate change campaign, inspiring a new wave of action to create a sustainable future.
Passivhaus: The challenges of retrofitting to Passivhaus and the opportunities for new buildss
Date: 8th March 2012
Time: 18:00 to 19:30
Location: PTEa office, London N1 8JX
Cost: FREE
This event is part of a series of Sustainability talks hosted by Pollard Thomas Edward Architects
February 2012
Airtightness Master Class
Date: 23rd February 2012
Time: All day
Location: Mayville Community Centre, London N16 NA
Cost: £200+VAT for non-members, £180+VAT for PHT members
BRE and bere:architects have come together to bring you an airtightness master class.
Healthy Homes: Ventilating right for good indoor air quality
Date: 22nd February 2012
Time: 09.45 - 17.30
Location: Department of Health, Skipton House, 80 London Road, London SE1 6LH
Cost: See Event programme for costs, 10% discount for PHT members
The GHA and UKIEG are working together to bring you this joint meeting, with the UKIEG annual conference being held in the morning and with the GHA workshop on healthy homes following on in the afternoon.
Passivhaus & low energy retrofits workshop
Date: 8th February 2012
Time: 19:00 - 21:00
Location: Slaithwaite Civic Hall, Slaithwaite, near Huddersfield
Cost: FREE
Green Building Store & Green Building Company are offering a FREE evening workshop on Passivhaus & low energy retrofits
Passivhaus and Embodied Carbon
Date: 2nd February 2012
Time: 10:00 - 13:30
Location: SmartLife Low Carbon Centre, Cambridge CB4 2QT
Cost: FREE
This event on Passivhaus and Embodied Carbon is the third in a regular series of events on low carbon construction promoted by University of East Anglia (UEA)'s Low Carbon Innovation Centre and InCrops Enterprise Hub
January 2012
Founder's and Partner's meeting
Date: 24th January 2012
Time: 13:00 onwards
Location: Mayville Community Centre, London
Cost: FREE
We have the pleasure of inviting Founder members and Partners to our second meeting of this kind to be held in a Passivhaus building.
Passivhaus Site Visit: Bryce Lodge
Date: 12th January 2012
Time: 13:30 - 16:30
Location: Horsham, West Sussex
Cost: FREE
This visit organised by Osborne and Saxon Weald will explore the design and construction and use of i-SIPS on the 12 Passivhaus homes, part of the Bryce Lodge social housing scheme.
December 2011
The Passive House Night
Date: 8th December 2011
Time: 18:00 to 20:30
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £20 + VAT (15% discount for PHT members)
This two hour event includes a short introduction to the Passivhaus standard and an overview of all concepts & criteria.
The Passivhaus Standard Demystified
Date: 8th December 2011
Time: TBC
Location: Hadlow College, Hadlow, Tonbridge
Cost: £75 for non-members, £70 for PHT members
A one day conference introducing the Passivhaus Standard to planning officers, building control, architects, and contractors, focussing on the planning, policy, and aesthetic issues.
Retrofit Event- Beyond the Green Deal: Refurbishment to exemplary low-energy standards
Date: 5th December 2011
Time: 14:00 to 21:00
Location: The Royal College of Physicians, 11 St Andrews Place, Regent's Park, London NW1 4LE
Cost: Free to PHT & GHA members; £100 + VAT for non members
This event will explore the issue of delivering low energy housing in reality - which is central to the approaches of both the Passivhaus Trust and the Good Homes Alliance (GHA) - both through theory and practical examples. The event will be followed by the GHA annual debate and Christmas drinks.
November 2011
Rushlight Built Environment Briefing: Sustainable New Homes
Date: 23rd November 2011
Time: 5.30pm - 9.00pm
Location: 10 Queen Street Place, London EC4R 1BE
Cost: £35 + VAT for non-members, Discounted rate for PHT members
The next Rushlight Built Environment Briefing supported by the Passivhaus Trust will be focused on the latest Sustainable New Homes.
Certified Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: 16th - 25th November 2011
Time: Distance Learning and 7 training days split over two weeks
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £2,250+VAT for non-members, £2000+VAT for PHT Members
The Certified European Passivhaus Designer (CEPH) qualification provides candidates with all of the skills necessary to successfully design and deliver domestic buildings to the Passivhaus standard. This CEPH training course is conducted by the BRE.
One day Understanding Passivhaus Course
Date: 16th November 2011
Time: All day
Location: Kingston
Cost: £295+VAT for non-members, £265.50+VAT for PHT members
This introductory Passivhaus course will give you a clear understanding of the design priniciples, drivers and outcomes and will help you to incorporate passivhaus in your developments.
UK Passivhaus Open Days 2011- Registration
Date: 11th - 13th November
Time: Various
Location: All over the UK
Cost: FREE
The UK Passivhaus Open Days has been organised in conjunction with The International Passive House Days set up by the International Passive House Association (iPHA).
UK Passivhaus Open Days 2011- Projects
Date: 11th - 13th November
Time: Various
Location: All over the UK
Cost: FREE
The UK Passivhaus Open Days has been organised in conjunction with The International Passive House Days set up by the International Passive House Association (iPHA).
Zero Carbon Homes: Designing to meet current and proposed energy standards
Date: 3rd November 2011
Time: 13:00 arrival for a 13:15 start. 17:00 finish
Location: The Building Centre, Store St, London WC1E 7BT
Cost: £55 + VAT
The course provides guidance on how to design zero carbon homes in concrete and masonry.
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: One Day Course
Time: 3rd November 2011
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £350+VAT, 10% discount for PHT members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
October 2011
Cost effective Passivhaus
Date: 26th October 2011
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Architype, Upper Twyford Barn, HR2 8AD
Cost: FREE
Hereford Regional meeting for Passivhaus Trust Members and friends
UK Passivhaus Conference 2011
Date: 24th & 25th October 2011
Time: All day
Location: Barbican, London
Cost: £195+VAT (1 day), £330+VAT (2days),£175+VAT(1day) for PHT members,£300+VAT(2days) for PHT members
The 2011 two day UK Passivhaus Conference offers a comprehensive review of the uptake of Passivhaus in the UK covering the standard, its suitability in the UK, leading edge case studies and practical delivery of the first Passivhaus projects in the UK. The conference is being organised by the Passivhaus Trust and the BRE, together with their supporting partners and affiliates.
The Passivhaus Standard in affordable housing
Date: 18th October 2011
Time: 10:00 - 15:30
Location: Hadlow College, Hadlow, Tonbridge
Cost: £40
A one day conference introducing the Passivhaus Standard to social housing providers, local authoriFes, contractors and designers. To be held in a completed Passivhaus at Hadlow College.
Building a Passivhaus using standard UK building techniques
Date: 3rd October 2011
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
Location: Green Building Company/ Store offices; near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire and Denby Dale
Cost: £295+VAT for non-members, £265.50 +VAT for PHT members
Green Building Store's construction division Green Building Company will be offering a further one-day intensive course on the Passivhaus construction techniques used at UK projects such as the Denby Dale Passivhaus.
September 2011
Passive House Night
Date: 28th September 2011
Time: 1800 - 2000
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £20 + VAT (15% discount for PHT members)
A short introduction to the Passive House Standard. with an overview of all concepts and criteria.
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: 21st to 30th September
Time: Distance Learning and 7 training days split over two weeks
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £2,250+VAT for non-members, £2,000+VAT for PHT Members
The Certified European Passivhaus Designer (CEPH) qualification provides candidates with all of the skills necessary to successfully design and deliver domestic buildings to the Passivhaus standard. This CEPH training course is conducted by the BRE.
Introduction to Passive House Standard
Date: 21st September 2011
Time: 0930 - 1630
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £180 + VAT (15% discount for PHT members)
A one day seminar by the Scottish Passive House Centre will cover the Passive House concept, dispel the myths surrounding passive House and impart their experiences of passive House in Scotland and the rest of the UK so far.
AECB 2011 Annual Conference
Date: 16th & 17th September 2011
Time: 2 Days
Location: University of Nottingham, Jubilee Campus
Cost: £200 + VAT, AECB Members only
This year's AECB members' conference on 'Retrofit: Moving in and Moving on' will be held at the award winning University of Nottingham, Jubilee Campus on Friday 16th & Saturday 17th September 2011.
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 16th September 2011
Time: All day
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £350+VAT, 10% discount for PHT members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
Passivhaus site visit: Oakmeadow Primary School
Date: 9th September
Time: 12:30-15:00
Location: Wolverhampton
Cost: FREE
Designing and constructing Oakmeadow Primary school to Passivhaus within a standard budget and no extra funding has been a huge challenge, but has been achieved. Key factors that have helped this to be achieved will be described in more detail on the visit.
Wimbish Passivhaus FREE monthly visitor experience
Date: Monthly, from 6 September 2011
Time: 10:00am - 1:30pm
Location: Wimbish, Essex
Cost: FREE
This monthly visitor experience hosted by Founder members Hastoe Housing Association offers housing, sustainability and construction professionals the opportunity to see and learn about the first accredited affordable rural Passivhaus development in the UK.
CarbonLite Passivhaus Designer Course & Exam
Date: September, October 2011
Time: All day
Location: London & Bristol
Cost: £2349 +VAT for non-members; £1999 +VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
AECB CarbonLite is offering a Passive House Designer programme specifically for the UK. The first courses will be running in September 2011 and delivered by UK professionals with Passivhaus experience.
August 2011
Passive House Planning Package (PHPP)
Date: 24th & 25th August 2011
Time: 2 Days
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members, 15% discount for PHT members
This 2-day workshop is tailored for architects and consultants who would like to get to know the Passive House Planning Package and for Certified Passive House Designers, who would like to refresh their knowledge or get help with current projects.
Introduction To Passive House Standard
Date: 17th August 2011
Time: 9:30am-4:30 pm
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £180.00 (+VAT) for non-members, 15% discount for PHT members
This one day seminar organised by the Scottish Passive House Centre will cover the Passivhaus concept, the mythns surrounding Passivhaus and their experiences in Passivhaus so far.
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 5th August 2011
Time: All day
Location: BRE, Watford
Cost: £350+VAT, 10% discount for PHT members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
July 2011
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 26th July 2011
Time: All day
Location: James Watt Conference Centre, East Kilbride
Cost: £350+VAT, 10% discount for PHT members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
West Midlands Sustainable Built Environment Forum
Date: 14th July 2011
Time: 10:00 - 1:00
Location: West Midlands Centre for Constructing Excellence, Birmingham
Cost: FREE
Jonathan Hines, Architype and Matt Wisdom, Thomas Vale will be talking about how they have applied the Passivhaus standard to non-domestic projects.
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: 13th - 22nd July 2011
Time: Distance Learning and 7 training days split over two weeks
Location: BRE, Watford
Cost: £2,250+VAT for non-members, £2000+VAT for Passivhaus Trust Members
The Certified European Passivhaus Designer (CEPH) qualification provides candidates with all of the skills necessary to successfully design and deliver domestic buildings to the Passivhaus standard. This CEPH training course is conducted by the BRE.
Passivhaus Trust 1st Anniversary Event
Date: 5th Juy 2011
Time: 14:45 - 20:00
Location: Residence of the Austrian Ambassador, Belgrave Square, London
Cost: FREE for PHT members, £120+VAT for non-members
An afternoon seminar exploring the state of play of Passivhaus in the UK, followed by an evening drinks and networking jamboree.
June 2011
Passivhaus site visits with the AECB
Date: 14th May 2011, 24th June 2011
Time: Various
Location: Disability Essex and Highwood Village Hall, Essex
Cost: FREE
The Passivhaus Trust is pleased to collaborate with the AECB on Passivhaus site visits to Disability Essex and Highwood Village Hall.
Achieving PassivHaus standards - existing stock and new build
Date: 23rd June 2011
Time: 10:30-11:15
Location: The Ideas Exchange Seminars, CIH Conference 2011Harrogate
Cost: FREE
Mark Elton of ECD Architects will be talking about 'Why Passivhaus is different?'
2 Day PHPP Workshop
Date: 22nd-23rd June
Time: 9:00am-16:30pm
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £295+VAT for non-members, £147.50 +VAT with funding, 15% discount for Passivhaus Trust members
This 2-day workshop is tailored for architects and consultants who would like to get to know the Passive House Planning Package and for Certified Passive House Designers, who would like to refresh their knowledge or get help with current projects.
Passivhaus site visit: Gentoo Racecourse Development
Date: 16th June 2011
Time: 13:30-16:30
Location: Houghton-le-Spring, Durham
Cost: £25 + VAT for Passivhaus Trust members, £50 + VAT to non-members
This site visit organised by the Good Homes Alliance, provides a unique opportunity to view the Gentoo Racecourse Passivhaus development at an exciting stage in construction, and to hear from the experts about the benefits and challenges of design and construction of a development to Passivhaus standard.
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 10th June 2011
Time: All day
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £350+VAT for non-members, £315+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
One day Understanding Passivhaus Course
Date: 1st June 2011
Time: All day
Location: Kingston
Cost: £295+VAT for non-members, £265.50+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This introductory Passivhaus course is developed and delivered by Sustainable Homes with Certified Passivhaus Designers.
May 2011
15th International Passive House Conference 2011
Date: 27th-28th May 2011
Time: All day
Location: Innsbruck, Austria
Cost: Early booking rate (by 1 April 2011): 490 Euros, Regular rate 595 Euros ; Passivhaus Members discount 30 Euros
The annual International Passive House conference organised by the Passivhaus Institute will include an exhibition area of Passivhaus products and is followed by a day of excursions to Passivhaus projects.
Factfinding Tour to Austria: Passivhaus concepts put into practice
Date: 26th May 2011
Time: All day
Location: Innsbruck, Austria
Cost: Sponsored tour limited to 10 PHT members
A tour of Passivhaus projects in Innsbruck, Austria, to discover recent developments in Passivhaus and an opportunity to meet some of Austria's most innovative players in the low energy building sector
The role of Passivhaus Homes in a Low Carbon Future
Date: 24th May 2011
Time: Half Day
Location: Milton Keynes
Cost: £60 + VAT
A half day event at The National Energy Centre, Milton Keynes, introducing Passivhaus standards and how they fit with other regulatory frameworks for both new build and refurbishment.
Certified European Passive House Designer Training course and Exam
Date: Module 1 - 16th to 20th May 2011, Module 2 30th May to 3rd June 2011, Exam - 11th June 2011
Time: See event page for more details
Location: University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
Cost: £1650 for complete training course and £280 for exam (+VAT), Special discount of £150 available for PHT members
Delivered by the University of Strathclyde, this is an Intensive Training Course and Exam providing Knowledge and Assessment for Accreditation as Certified European Passive House Designer
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 12th May 2011
Time: All day
Location: Cardiff
Cost: £350+VAT for non-members, £315+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
Thermal Bridging
Date: 12th May 2011
Time: All day
Location: Westbourne Grove, London
Cost: £299+VAT for non-members, £249+VAT for Passivhaus Trust Members
This course will teach you how to calculate and minimise the effects of Thermal Bridging in low energy building design.
Using PHPP to Design Low Energy Buildings
Date: 10th May 2011 - 11th May 2011
Time: 2 day course
Location: Westbourne Grove, London
Cost: £599+VAT for non-members, £499 +VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This 2 day course is for those that would like to learn how to collate data from drawings and enter into the PHPP software.
Passivhaus for Schools: Exhibition
Date: 10th May to 12th June 2011
Time: Ongoing exhibition
Location: Shop Gallery, The Architecture Centre, Bristol
Cost: FREE
This exhibition looks at how Passivhaus principles can be applied to school buildings
Understanding the Passivhaus Standard, Principles and Methodologies
Date: 9th May 2011
Time: All day
Location: Westbourne Grove, London
Cost: £299 for non-members, £249 for Passivhaus Trust members
If you are new to Passivhaus, and want to learn more from industry experts, this is a 1 day workshop that will give you a good general understanding of Passivhaus Low Energy Building Standard.
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: 4th-13th May 2011
Time: Distance Learning and 7 training days split over two weeks
Location: BRE, Garston
Cost: £2,250+VAT for non-members, £2000+VAT for Passivhaus Trust Members
The Certified European Passivhaus Designer (CEPH) qualification provides candidates with all of the skills necessary to successfully design and deliver domestic buildings to the Passivhaus standard. This CEPH training course is conducted by the BRE.
April 2011
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 15th April 2011
Time:
Location: BRE Garston
Cost: £350+VAT for non-members, £315+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
Passive House Window Technology Workshop
Date: 14th April 2011
Time:
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth
Cost: £180+VAT for non-members, £153+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This seminar will give you the knowledge on what to look for to ensure you choose the best manufacturers to supply you with the right product suitable for your future projects.
Low Carbon 4 Real plus Feedback and Monitoring: Closing the performance gap
Date: 14th April 2011
Time:
Location: UCL, London
Cost: £180+VAT for non-members, £100+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
The Good Homes Alliance (GHA) are holding a one day conference on how to close the performance gap between the design and built stage through testing, monitoring and post occupancy evaluation. There will also be an exhibition on monitoring products and kits.
Building a Passivhaus using standard UK building techniques
Date: 4th APril 2011
Time:
Location: Green Building Store's HQ in Huddersfield West Yorkshire
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members / £265.50 (+VAT) for PHT members
Green Building Store's construction division Green Building Company is running an intensive one day Passivhaus training event.
March 2011
Passivhaus Training course
Date: 16th March 2011
Time:
Location: Glasgow
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members / £265.50 (+VAT) for Passivhaus Trust members
The course developed by Sustainable Homes gives an introduction and overview of Passivhaus principles and includes practical examples of how they work with the Code for Sustainable Homes.
PassivHaus – 20 Years of Experience in Very Low Energy Buildings
Date: 4th March 2011
Time:
Location: University of Cambridge
Cost: FREE
Professor Wolfgang Feist, the founder and director of the Passive House Institute in Darmstadt, will be presenting the experiences gained from projects and monitoring of passive house buildings over the last 20 years at the University of Cambridge.
Aligning Passivhaus Principles with Codes and Regulations
Date: 2nd March 2011
Time:
Location: Ecobuild - ExCel, London
Cost: FREE
This session at Ecobuild 2011 will explore how Passivhaus principles lie within existing regulations, codes and standards in the UK and how the principles can be applied in practice.
Passivhaus Principles in Refurbishment
Date: 1st March 2011
Time:
Location: Ecobuild - Excel, London
Cost: FREE
This session at Ecobuild will look at how Passivhaus can help with refurbishment in theory and in practice, shown by case studies.
Driving Passivhaus delivery in the UK
Date: 1st March 2011
Time:
Location: Eco-build, ExCel-London
Cost: FREE
This session will introduce the Passivhaus Standard and explain the benefits of its use in the UK. Presentations will include examples and case studies and explain what is required to achieve certification
February 2011
AECB CarbonLite Passivhaus training courses
Date: 7th February 2011
Time:
Location: London and Bristol
Cost: Various
The AECB are running CarbonLite Passivhaus training courses in London & Bristol during February 2011.
January 2011
Passivhaus: Principles and Examples
Date: 18th Jan 2011
Time:
Location: Bath
Cost: £50 + VAT
The Building Centre is organising a half day seminar that will look at the principles and performance standards of Passivhaus and give practical guidance on the requirements for certification.
December 2010
Passivhaus in the UK
Date: 2nd December 2010
Time:
Location: London
Cost: £100 non-members / £80 Passivhaus Trust, RESET members or students
Some of the UK's foremost practitioners in Passivhaus design come together for a masterclass on the principles behind PassivHaus
November 2010
Building a Passivhaus : Learning from the Denby Dale experience
Date: 29th November 2010
Time:
Location: Green Building Company Store offices; near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire and Denby Dale
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members / £265.50 (+VAT) for PHT members
Green Building Store is running an intensive one day Passivhaus training event on the design and construction techniques used at the Denby Dale Passivhaus
One day understanding Passivhaus course
Date: 26th November 2010
Time:
Location: Kingston
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members, £250.75 for PHT members (+VAT)
Sustainable Homes and ECD Architects, have developed a new Passivhaus course which gives an introduction and overview of Passivhaus principles
UK Passivhaus Open Days 2010
Date: 12th November 2010
Time:
Location: All over the UK
Cost: FREE
Experience the comforts of the Passivhaus standard first hand and learn more about it at the UK Passivhaus Open Days
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Course and Exam
Date: 1st November 2010
Time:
Location: University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
Cost: £1650 for non-members/£1500 for PHT members for the course. £280 (+ VAT)
This course and exam in English will be delivered by the University of Strathclyde and supported by Passivhaus experts
Certified Passivhaus Designer Training
| Date: 26th September - 5th October 2012 | Time: Distance Learning and 7 training days split over two weeks |
| Location: BRE, Watford | Cost: £2,250+VAT (standard price); £2,000+VAT (PHT members) |
The Certified European Passivhaus Designer (CEPH) qualification provides candidates with all of the skills necessary to successfully design and deliver domestic buildings to the Passivhaus standard. This CEPH training course is conducted by the BRE.
Sustainable Design - New Builds & Retrofit in Conservation Areas
| Date: 21st September 2012 | Time: 16:00-18:00 |
| Location: Paul Davis + Partners, The Old School House, 178 Ebury Street, SW1W 8UP | Cost: FREE |
Paul Davis & Partners will present recent projects with a focus on deep-retrofit (Passivhaus) in conservation areas and what it entails.
The Passivhaus Challenge: Understanding High-Performance Envelope Design
| Date: 19th September 2012 | Time: 8.30 - 9.30 |
| Location: Atelier Ten, 19 Perseverance Works, 38 Kingsland Road, E2 8DD | Cost: FREE |
An exemplar model for the application of Passivhaus in the UK
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
| Date: 12th September 2012 | Time: All day |
| Location: BRE, Watford | Cost: £350+VAT (standard), 10% discount for PHT members |
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
Passivhaus in the UK - What you need to know
| Date: 11th September 2012 | Time: 18:00 onwards |
| Location: Ecotech Centre, Turbine Way, Swaffham, Norfolk PE37 7HT | Cost: £5 CIOB Members and £8 Non-Members |
This event organised by CIOB will deliver a 'warts and all' introduction to Passivhaus in the UK.
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Training
| Date: Various | Time: Various |
| Location: Various | Cost: Contact Target Zero |
This CEPH course is delivered by Target Zero, who are accredited by the Passivhaus Institut Darmstadt, Germany to conduct the training.
Passivhaus Site Visit: Bushbury Hill Primary School
| Date: 31st August 2012 | Time: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
| Location: Wolverhampton | Cost: £12.50 + VAT; £10 + VAT RIBA Members; £7.50 + VAT Students |
Mark Lumley, Associate Director at Architype, will guide a tour of Bushbury Hill Primary School, winner of numerous awards. This visit is organised by RIBA West Midlands.
Passivhaus Site Visit: Richmond Hill & Swillington Primary Schools
| Date: 31st August 2012 | Time: 13:00 onwards |
| Location: Richmond Hill Primary School, Clark Crescent, Leeds | Cost: FREE |
Passivhaus was selected on Richmond Hill and Swillington Primary Schools as a means of achieving the 60% Carbon reduction required for the projects without resorting to biomass.
Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) Workshop
| Date: 22nd-23rd August 2012 | Time: 9:30 to 16:30 |
| Location: Scottish Passive House Centre - Dalgety Business Centre, Ridge Way, Dalgety Bay, KY11 9JN | Cost: £295+ VAT (15% discount for PHT members) |
This 2-day workshop is tailored for architects and consultants who would like to get to know the Passive House Planning Package and for certified Passive House Designers, who would like to refresh their knowledge or get help with current projects.
Introduction to the Passive House Standard
| Date: 8th August 2012 | Time: 9:30 to 16:30 |
| Location: Scottish Passive House Centre - Dalgety Business Centre, Ridge Way, Dalgety Bay, KY11 9JN | Cost: £180 + VAT (15% discount for PHT members) |
A one day seminar by the Scottish Passive House Centre will cover the Passive House concept, dispel the myths surrounding passive House and impart their experiences of passive House in Scotland and the rest of the UK so far.
July 2012
2nd Green.Building.Solutions. Summer University in Vienna
Date: 22nd July-12th August 2012
Time: Over 3 weeks
Location: Vienna, Austria
Cost: 2,300 Euros for professionals;1,900 Euros for students
INEX, in collaboration with OeAD, offers the second edition of this intensive training program in the field of sustainable building design and energy efficiency
provided by 5 Austrian Universities, the Austrian Institute of Technology and the IG Passivhaus.
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 11th July 2012
Time: All day
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £350+VAT for non-members, 10% discount for PHT members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
UK Passivhaus Awards 2012 & Passivhaus Trust 2nd Anniversary
Date: 4th July 2012
Time: 14:00-18:30
Location: Macmillan Building, Senate House, London WC1E 7HU
Cost: £35+VAT Trust members and their guests; £120+VAT Non-members
The UK Passivhaus Awards have been launced by the Trust to celebrate the achievements of the Passivhaus Pioneers in the UK.
Wolfgang Feist UK tour- Cardiff
Date: 3rd July 2012
Time: 13:30- 17:00
Location: Cardiff School of Engineering, BRE Institute of Sustainable Engineering, Queen's Buildings, Cardiff University, The Parade, Cardiff CF24 3AA
Cost: £120+VAT non members; £60+VAT for PHT members; Student discounts available
This session is hosted by Cardiff University.
Wolfgang Feist UK tour- Glasgow
Date: 2nd July 2012
Time: 9:00 - 17:00
Location: Morning: The Lighthouse; Afternoon: McCance Building, University of Strathclyde
Cost: Various
This session is hosted by University of Strathclyde and sust.
June 2012
Wolfgang Feist UK tour- London
Date: 30th June 2012
Time: 10:00-17:00
Location: Goldsmith College, London, SE14
Cost: Various
The Passivhaus Trust is delighted to announce a series of seminars and Advanced Technical masterclasses with Professor Wolfgang Feist beginning on 30th June in London. This event is co-hosted with the AECB.
Certified Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: 20th - 29th June 2012
Time: Distance Learning and 7 training days split over two weeks
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £2,250+VAT for non-members, £2000+VAT for PHT Members
The Certified European Passivhaus Designer (CEPH) qualification provides candidates with all of the skills necessary to successfully design and deliver domestic buildings to the Passivhaus standard. This CEPH training course is conducted by the BRE.
Building a Passivhaus using standard UK building techniques
Date: 18th June 2012
Time: All day
Location: Green Building Company/ Store offices; near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire and Denby Dale
Cost: £295+VAT for non-members, £265.50 +VAT for PHT members
Green Building Store's construction division Green Building Company will be offering a further one-day intensive course on the Passivhaus construction techniques used at UK projects such as the Denby Dale Passivhaus.
Passivhaus - Low energy design principles
Date: 13th June 2012
Time: All day
Location: Think Low Carbon Centre, Barnsley College
Cost: £150+VAT, 10% discount for PHT members
Designed to introduce you to the Passivhaus standard, highlighting the basic characteristics of Passivhaus buildings, the certification requirements and how to set about designing a building to the standard.
Passivhaus Windows Seminar
Date: 13th June 2012
Time: 9:00-13:15
Location: Bicester Golf Club, Oxfordshire, OX26 1TE
Cost: FREE
This half day seminar organised by Rationel windows looks into how Rationel windows have been used in Passivhaus projects and how they have performed
Wimbish Passivhaus site visit
Date: 12th June 2012
Time: 13.45 - 16.30
Location: Wimbish Village Hall, near Saffron Walden, Essex
Cost: FREE
The Good Homes Alliance is organising a visit to the Wimbish Passivhaus as part of their summer series of site visits.
London Green Fair
Date: 9th & 10th June 2012
Time: Over 2 days
Location: Regents Park
Cost: FREE
The Passivhaus Trust will be taking part in this year’s London Green Fair.
May 2012
Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) Workshop
Date: 23rd & 24th May, 22nd & 23rd August, 21st & 22nd November
Time: 09:30 - 16:30
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £295 + VAT (15% discount for PHT members)
2 day workshop tailored for architects and consultants who would like to get to know the Passive House Planning Package and also for certified Passive House designers as a refresher.
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: May 21st-24th; 28th-31st; Exam June 16th
Time: All day
Location: Centre for Efficient and Renewable Energy in Buildings (CEREB), London South Bank University (LSBU)
Cost: £1450 for the 8 day course; £280 for the exam and certification; 10% discount for PHT members
This CEPH course is delivered at the Centre for Efficient and Renewable Energy in Buildings (CEREB) of London South Bank University (LSBU), in association with Target Zero Group, who are accredited by the Passivhaus Institut Darmstadt, Germany to conduct the training.
Fabric first and refurbishment excellence: up-skilling to deliver the green deal and beyond.
Date: 17th May 2012
Time: 9:00-16:00
Location: CoRE Technology Building, Chelson Street, Longton, Stoke-On Trent, ST3 1PT
Cost: £40
The report, Fabric First and Refurbishment Excellence: Up-skilling to Deliver The Green Deal and Beyond, will be launched at the Event.
16th International Passive House Conference 2012
Date: 4th & 5th May 2012
Time: Over 2 days
Location: Hanover
Cost: See conference website
The focus of this year's Conference will be on refurbishment, non-residential buildings, ventilation, and implementation in hot or particularly cold climates.
April 2012
Passivhaus Regulations with FRP Composite Materials
Date: 23rd April 2012
Time: 09:30 - 15:30
Location: The Building Centre, London, UK
Cost: PHT, NGCC and PIA members £45 +vat; Non-members £95 + vat
The aim of this unique event is to look at how fibre reinforced polymer composite materials can offer solutions to the challenges posed by Passivhaus regulations.
SPHC Approved Event
Date: 19th April 2012
Time: 18:00-20:00
Location: Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh
Cost: FREE
The SPHC Approved scheme is aimed at making the Passive House Standard easier and more accessible to a wide variety of people across the country.
WUFI modelling training
Date: 18th-19th April 2012
Time: Over 2 days
Location: Green Building Store Offices, Heath House Mill, Golcar, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD7 4JR
Cost: £700 (+ VAT); Early bird rate of £650 (+VAT) per person applies if booked before 2nd April 2012
This seminar provides an introduction to using the standard WUFI ®modelling software, known as WUFI® Pro. It is an intensive 2 days of presentations and practical sessions.
March 2012
Designing & building with Passivhaus principles
Date: 20th March to 22nd March 2011
Time: Over 3 days
Location: Excel, London
Cost: FREE
This series of seminars supported by the Passivhaus Trust at Ecobuild 2012 combines an introduction to Passivhaus with more detailed sessions, using case studies of a range of building types.
Climate Week 2012
Date: 12th-18th March 2012
Time: Various
Location: Various
Cost: FREE
Climate Week is Britain's biggest climate change campaign, inspiring a new wave of action to create a sustainable future.
Passivhaus: The challenges of retrofitting to Passivhaus and the opportunities for new buildss
Date: 8th March 2012
Time: 18:00 to 19:30
Location: PTEa office, London N1 8JX
Cost: FREE
This event is part of a series of Sustainability talks hosted by Pollard Thomas Edward Architects
February 2012
Airtightness Master Class
Date: 23rd February 2012
Time: All day
Location: Mayville Community Centre, London N16 NA
Cost: £200+VAT for non-members, £180+VAT for PHT members
BRE and bere:architects have come together to bring you an airtightness master class.
Healthy Homes: Ventilating right for good indoor air quality
Date: 22nd February 2012
Time: 09.45 - 17.30
Location: Department of Health, Skipton House, 80 London Road, London SE1 6LH
Cost: See Event programme for costs, 10% discount for PHT members
The GHA and UKIEG are working together to bring you this joint meeting, with the UKIEG annual conference being held in the morning and with the GHA workshop on healthy homes following on in the afternoon.
Passivhaus & low energy retrofits workshop
Date: 8th February 2012
Time: 19:00 - 21:00
Location: Slaithwaite Civic Hall, Slaithwaite, near Huddersfield
Cost: FREE
Green Building Store & Green Building Company are offering a FREE evening workshop on Passivhaus & low energy retrofits
Passivhaus and Embodied Carbon
Date: 2nd February 2012
Time: 10:00 - 13:30
Location: SmartLife Low Carbon Centre, Cambridge CB4 2QT
Cost: FREE
This event on Passivhaus and Embodied Carbon is the third in a regular series of events on low carbon construction promoted by University of East Anglia (UEA)'s Low Carbon Innovation Centre and InCrops Enterprise Hub
January 2012
Founder's and Partner's meeting
Date: 24th January 2012
Time: 13:00 onwards
Location: Mayville Community Centre, London
Cost: FREE
We have the pleasure of inviting Founder members and Partners to our second meeting of this kind to be held in a Passivhaus building.
Passivhaus Site Visit: Bryce Lodge
Date: 12th January 2012
Time: 13:30 - 16:30
Location: Horsham, West Sussex
Cost: FREE
This visit organised by Osborne and Saxon Weald will explore the design and construction and use of i-SIPS on the 12 Passivhaus homes, part of the Bryce Lodge social housing scheme.
December 2011
The Passive House Night
Date: 8th December 2011
Time: 18:00 to 20:30
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £20 + VAT (15% discount for PHT members)
This two hour event includes a short introduction to the Passivhaus standard and an overview of all concepts & criteria.
The Passivhaus Standard Demystified
Date: 8th December 2011
Time: TBC
Location: Hadlow College, Hadlow, Tonbridge
Cost: £75 for non-members, £70 for PHT members
A one day conference introducing the Passivhaus Standard to planning officers, building control, architects, and contractors, focussing on the planning, policy, and aesthetic issues.
Retrofit Event- Beyond the Green Deal: Refurbishment to exemplary low-energy standards
Date: 5th December 2011
Time: 14:00 to 21:00
Location: The Royal College of Physicians, 11 St Andrews Place, Regent's Park, London NW1 4LE
Cost: Free to PHT & GHA members; £100 + VAT for non members
This event will explore the issue of delivering low energy housing in reality - which is central to the approaches of both the Passivhaus Trust and the Good Homes Alliance (GHA) - both through theory and practical examples. The event will be followed by the GHA annual debate and Christmas drinks.
November 2011
Rushlight Built Environment Briefing: Sustainable New Homes
Date: 23rd November 2011
Time: 5.30pm - 9.00pm
Location: 10 Queen Street Place, London EC4R 1BE
Cost: £35 + VAT for non-members, Discounted rate for PHT members
The next Rushlight Built Environment Briefing supported by the Passivhaus Trust will be focused on the latest Sustainable New Homes.
Certified Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: 16th - 25th November 2011
Time: Distance Learning and 7 training days split over two weeks
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £2,250+VAT for non-members, £2000+VAT for PHT Members
The Certified European Passivhaus Designer (CEPH) qualification provides candidates with all of the skills necessary to successfully design and deliver domestic buildings to the Passivhaus standard. This CEPH training course is conducted by the BRE.
One day Understanding Passivhaus Course
Date: 16th November 2011
Time: All day
Location: Kingston
Cost: £295+VAT for non-members, £265.50+VAT for PHT members
This introductory Passivhaus course will give you a clear understanding of the design priniciples, drivers and outcomes and will help you to incorporate passivhaus in your developments.
UK Passivhaus Open Days 2011- Registration
Date: 11th - 13th November
Time: Various
Location: All over the UK
Cost: FREE
The UK Passivhaus Open Days has been organised in conjunction with The International Passive House Days set up by the International Passive House Association (iPHA).
UK Passivhaus Open Days 2011- Projects
Date: 11th - 13th November
Time: Various
Location: All over the UK
Cost: FREE
The UK Passivhaus Open Days has been organised in conjunction with The International Passive House Days set up by the International Passive House Association (iPHA).
Zero Carbon Homes: Designing to meet current and proposed energy standards
Date: 3rd November 2011
Time: 13:00 arrival for a 13:15 start. 17:00 finish
Location: The Building Centre, Store St, London WC1E 7BT
Cost: £55 + VAT
The course provides guidance on how to design zero carbon homes in concrete and masonry.
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: One Day Course
Time: 3rd November 2011
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £350+VAT, 10% discount for PHT members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
October 2011
Cost effective Passivhaus
Date: 26th October 2011
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Architype, Upper Twyford Barn, HR2 8AD
Cost: FREE
Hereford Regional meeting for Passivhaus Trust Members and friends
UK Passivhaus Conference 2011
Date: 24th & 25th October 2011
Time: All day
Location: Barbican, London
Cost: £195+VAT (1 day), £330+VAT (2days),£175+VAT(1day) for PHT members,£300+VAT(2days) for PHT members
The 2011 two day UK Passivhaus Conference offers a comprehensive review of the uptake of Passivhaus in the UK covering the standard, its suitability in the UK, leading edge case studies and practical delivery of the first Passivhaus projects in the UK. The conference is being organised by the Passivhaus Trust and the BRE, together with their supporting partners and affiliates.
The Passivhaus Standard in affordable housing
Date: 18th October 2011
Time: 10:00 - 15:30
Location: Hadlow College, Hadlow, Tonbridge
Cost: £40
A one day conference introducing the Passivhaus Standard to social housing providers, local authoriFes, contractors and designers. To be held in a completed Passivhaus at Hadlow College.
Building a Passivhaus using standard UK building techniques
Date: 3rd October 2011
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
Location: Green Building Company/ Store offices; near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire and Denby Dale
Cost: £295+VAT for non-members, £265.50 +VAT for PHT members
Green Building Store's construction division Green Building Company will be offering a further one-day intensive course on the Passivhaus construction techniques used at UK projects such as the Denby Dale Passivhaus.
September 2011
Passive House Night
Date: 28th September 2011
Time: 1800 - 2000
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £20 + VAT (15% discount for PHT members)
A short introduction to the Passive House Standard. with an overview of all concepts and criteria.
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: 21st to 30th September
Time: Distance Learning and 7 training days split over two weeks
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £2,250+VAT for non-members, £2,000+VAT for PHT Members
The Certified European Passivhaus Designer (CEPH) qualification provides candidates with all of the skills necessary to successfully design and deliver domestic buildings to the Passivhaus standard. This CEPH training course is conducted by the BRE.
Introduction to Passive House Standard
Date: 21st September 2011
Time: 0930 - 1630
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £180 + VAT (15% discount for PHT members)
A one day seminar by the Scottish Passive House Centre will cover the Passive House concept, dispel the myths surrounding passive House and impart their experiences of passive House in Scotland and the rest of the UK so far.
AECB 2011 Annual Conference
Date: 16th & 17th September 2011
Time: 2 Days
Location: University of Nottingham, Jubilee Campus
Cost: £200 + VAT, AECB Members only
This year's AECB members' conference on 'Retrofit: Moving in and Moving on' will be held at the award winning University of Nottingham, Jubilee Campus on Friday 16th & Saturday 17th September 2011.
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 16th September 2011
Time: All day
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £350+VAT, 10% discount for PHT members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
Passivhaus site visit: Oakmeadow Primary School
Date: 9th September
Time: 12:30-15:00
Location: Wolverhampton
Cost: FREE
Designing and constructing Oakmeadow Primary school to Passivhaus within a standard budget and no extra funding has been a huge challenge, but has been achieved. Key factors that have helped this to be achieved will be described in more detail on the visit.
Wimbish Passivhaus FREE monthly visitor experience
Date: Monthly, from 6 September 2011
Time: 10:00am - 1:30pm
Location: Wimbish, Essex
Cost: FREE
This monthly visitor experience hosted by Founder members Hastoe Housing Association offers housing, sustainability and construction professionals the opportunity to see and learn about the first accredited affordable rural Passivhaus development in the UK.
CarbonLite Passivhaus Designer Course & Exam
Date: September, October 2011
Time: All day
Location: London & Bristol
Cost: £2349 +VAT for non-members; £1999 +VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
AECB CarbonLite is offering a Passive House Designer programme specifically for the UK. The first courses will be running in September 2011 and delivered by UK professionals with Passivhaus experience.
August 2011
Passive House Planning Package (PHPP)
Date: 24th & 25th August 2011
Time: 2 Days
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members, 15% discount for PHT members
This 2-day workshop is tailored for architects and consultants who would like to get to know the Passive House Planning Package and for Certified Passive House Designers, who would like to refresh their knowledge or get help with current projects.
Introduction To Passive House Standard
Date: 17th August 2011
Time: 9:30am-4:30 pm
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £180.00 (+VAT) for non-members, 15% discount for PHT members
This one day seminar organised by the Scottish Passive House Centre will cover the Passivhaus concept, the mythns surrounding Passivhaus and their experiences in Passivhaus so far.
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 5th August 2011
Time: All day
Location: BRE, Watford
Cost: £350+VAT, 10% discount for PHT members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
July 2011
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 26th July 2011
Time: All day
Location: James Watt Conference Centre, East Kilbride
Cost: £350+VAT, 10% discount for PHT members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
West Midlands Sustainable Built Environment Forum
Date: 14th July 2011
Time: 10:00 - 1:00
Location: West Midlands Centre for Constructing Excellence, Birmingham
Cost: FREE
Jonathan Hines, Architype and Matt Wisdom, Thomas Vale will be talking about how they have applied the Passivhaus standard to non-domestic projects.
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: 13th - 22nd July 2011
Time: Distance Learning and 7 training days split over two weeks
Location: BRE, Watford
Cost: £2,250+VAT for non-members, £2000+VAT for Passivhaus Trust Members
The Certified European Passivhaus Designer (CEPH) qualification provides candidates with all of the skills necessary to successfully design and deliver domestic buildings to the Passivhaus standard. This CEPH training course is conducted by the BRE.
Passivhaus Trust 1st Anniversary Event
Date: 5th Juy 2011
Time: 14:45 - 20:00
Location: Residence of the Austrian Ambassador, Belgrave Square, London
Cost: FREE for PHT members, £120+VAT for non-members
An afternoon seminar exploring the state of play of Passivhaus in the UK, followed by an evening drinks and networking jamboree.
June 2011
Passivhaus site visits with the AECB
Date: 14th May 2011, 24th June 2011
Time: Various
Location: Disability Essex and Highwood Village Hall, Essex
Cost: FREE
The Passivhaus Trust is pleased to collaborate with the AECB on Passivhaus site visits to Disability Essex and Highwood Village Hall.
Achieving PassivHaus standards - existing stock and new build
Date: 23rd June 2011
Time: 10:30-11:15
Location: The Ideas Exchange Seminars, CIH Conference 2011Harrogate
Cost: FREE
Mark Elton of ECD Architects will be talking about 'Why Passivhaus is different?'
2 Day PHPP Workshop
Date: 22nd-23rd June
Time: 9:00am-16:30pm
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £295+VAT for non-members, £147.50 +VAT with funding, 15% discount for Passivhaus Trust members
This 2-day workshop is tailored for architects and consultants who would like to get to know the Passive House Planning Package and for Certified Passive House Designers, who would like to refresh their knowledge or get help with current projects.
Passivhaus site visit: Gentoo Racecourse Development
Date: 16th June 2011
Time: 13:30-16:30
Location: Houghton-le-Spring, Durham
Cost: £25 + VAT for Passivhaus Trust members, £50 + VAT to non-members
This site visit organised by the Good Homes Alliance, provides a unique opportunity to view the Gentoo Racecourse Passivhaus development at an exciting stage in construction, and to hear from the experts about the benefits and challenges of design and construction of a development to Passivhaus standard.
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 10th June 2011
Time: All day
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £350+VAT for non-members, £315+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
One day Understanding Passivhaus Course
Date: 1st June 2011
Time: All day
Location: Kingston
Cost: £295+VAT for non-members, £265.50+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This introductory Passivhaus course is developed and delivered by Sustainable Homes with Certified Passivhaus Designers.
May 2011
15th International Passive House Conference 2011
Date: 27th-28th May 2011
Time: All day
Location: Innsbruck, Austria
Cost: Early booking rate (by 1 April 2011): 490 Euros, Regular rate 595 Euros ; Passivhaus Members discount 30 Euros
The annual International Passive House conference organised by the Passivhaus Institute will include an exhibition area of Passivhaus products and is followed by a day of excursions to Passivhaus projects.
Factfinding Tour to Austria: Passivhaus concepts put into practice
Date: 26th May 2011
Time: All day
Location: Innsbruck, Austria
Cost: Sponsored tour limited to 10 PHT members
A tour of Passivhaus projects in Innsbruck, Austria, to discover recent developments in Passivhaus and an opportunity to meet some of Austria's most innovative players in the low energy building sector
The role of Passivhaus Homes in a Low Carbon Future
Date: 24th May 2011
Time: Half Day
Location: Milton Keynes
Cost: £60 + VAT
A half day event at The National Energy Centre, Milton Keynes, introducing Passivhaus standards and how they fit with other regulatory frameworks for both new build and refurbishment.
Certified European Passive House Designer Training course and Exam
Date: Module 1 - 16th to 20th May 2011, Module 2 30th May to 3rd June 2011, Exam - 11th June 2011
Time: See event page for more details
Location: University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
Cost: £1650 for complete training course and £280 for exam (+VAT), Special discount of £150 available for PHT members
Delivered by the University of Strathclyde, this is an Intensive Training Course and Exam providing Knowledge and Assessment for Accreditation as Certified European Passive House Designer
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 12th May 2011
Time: All day
Location: Cardiff
Cost: £350+VAT for non-members, £315+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
Thermal Bridging
Date: 12th May 2011
Time: All day
Location: Westbourne Grove, London
Cost: £299+VAT for non-members, £249+VAT for Passivhaus Trust Members
This course will teach you how to calculate and minimise the effects of Thermal Bridging in low energy building design.
Using PHPP to Design Low Energy Buildings
Date: 10th May 2011 - 11th May 2011
Time: 2 day course
Location: Westbourne Grove, London
Cost: £599+VAT for non-members, £499 +VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This 2 day course is for those that would like to learn how to collate data from drawings and enter into the PHPP software.
Passivhaus for Schools: Exhibition
Date: 10th May to 12th June 2011
Time: Ongoing exhibition
Location: Shop Gallery, The Architecture Centre, Bristol
Cost: FREE
This exhibition looks at how Passivhaus principles can be applied to school buildings
Understanding the Passivhaus Standard, Principles and Methodologies
Date: 9th May 2011
Time: All day
Location: Westbourne Grove, London
Cost: £299 for non-members, £249 for Passivhaus Trust members
If you are new to Passivhaus, and want to learn more from industry experts, this is a 1 day workshop that will give you a good general understanding of Passivhaus Low Energy Building Standard.
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: 4th-13th May 2011
Time: Distance Learning and 7 training days split over two weeks
Location: BRE, Garston
Cost: £2,250+VAT for non-members, £2000+VAT for Passivhaus Trust Members
The Certified European Passivhaus Designer (CEPH) qualification provides candidates with all of the skills necessary to successfully design and deliver domestic buildings to the Passivhaus standard. This CEPH training course is conducted by the BRE.
April 2011
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 15th April 2011
Time:
Location: BRE Garston
Cost: £350+VAT for non-members, £315+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
Passive House Window Technology Workshop
Date: 14th April 2011
Time:
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth
Cost: £180+VAT for non-members, £153+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This seminar will give you the knowledge on what to look for to ensure you choose the best manufacturers to supply you with the right product suitable for your future projects.
Low Carbon 4 Real plus Feedback and Monitoring: Closing the performance gap
Date: 14th April 2011
Time:
Location: UCL, London
Cost: £180+VAT for non-members, £100+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
The Good Homes Alliance (GHA) are holding a one day conference on how to close the performance gap between the design and built stage through testing, monitoring and post occupancy evaluation. There will also be an exhibition on monitoring products and kits.
Building a Passivhaus using standard UK building techniques
Date: 4th APril 2011
Time:
Location: Green Building Store's HQ in Huddersfield West Yorkshire
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members / £265.50 (+VAT) for PHT members
Green Building Store's construction division Green Building Company is running an intensive one day Passivhaus training event.
March 2011
Passivhaus Training course
Date: 16th March 2011
Time:
Location: Glasgow
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members / £265.50 (+VAT) for Passivhaus Trust members
The course developed by Sustainable Homes gives an introduction and overview of Passivhaus principles and includes practical examples of how they work with the Code for Sustainable Homes.
PassivHaus – 20 Years of Experience in Very Low Energy Buildings
Date: 4th March 2011
Time:
Location: University of Cambridge
Cost: FREE
Professor Wolfgang Feist, the founder and director of the Passive House Institute in Darmstadt, will be presenting the experiences gained from projects and monitoring of passive house buildings over the last 20 years at the University of Cambridge.
Aligning Passivhaus Principles with Codes and Regulations
Date: 2nd March 2011
Time:
Location: Ecobuild - ExCel, London
Cost: FREE
This session at Ecobuild 2011 will explore how Passivhaus principles lie within existing regulations, codes and standards in the UK and how the principles can be applied in practice.
Passivhaus Principles in Refurbishment
Date: 1st March 2011
Time:
Location: Ecobuild - Excel, London
Cost: FREE
This session at Ecobuild will look at how Passivhaus can help with refurbishment in theory and in practice, shown by case studies.
Driving Passivhaus delivery in the UK
Date: 1st March 2011
Time:
Location: Eco-build, ExCel-London
Cost: FREE
This session will introduce the Passivhaus Standard and explain the benefits of its use in the UK. Presentations will include examples and case studies and explain what is required to achieve certification
February 2011
AECB CarbonLite Passivhaus training courses
Date: 7th February 2011
Time:
Location: London and Bristol
Cost: Various
The AECB are running CarbonLite Passivhaus training courses in London & Bristol during February 2011.
January 2011
Passivhaus: Principles and Examples
Date: 18th Jan 2011
Time:
Location: Bath
Cost: £50 + VAT
The Building Centre is organising a half day seminar that will look at the principles and performance standards of Passivhaus and give practical guidance on the requirements for certification.
December 2010
Passivhaus in the UK
Date: 2nd December 2010
Time:
Location: London
Cost: £100 non-members / £80 Passivhaus Trust, RESET members or students
Some of the UK's foremost practitioners in Passivhaus design come together for a masterclass on the principles behind PassivHaus
November 2010
Building a Passivhaus : Learning from the Denby Dale experience
Date: 29th November 2010
Time:
Location: Green Building Company Store offices; near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire and Denby Dale
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members / £265.50 (+VAT) for PHT members
Green Building Store is running an intensive one day Passivhaus training event on the design and construction techniques used at the Denby Dale Passivhaus
One day understanding Passivhaus course
Date: 26th November 2010
Time:
Location: Kingston
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members, £250.75 for PHT members (+VAT)
Sustainable Homes and ECD Architects, have developed a new Passivhaus course which gives an introduction and overview of Passivhaus principles
UK Passivhaus Open Days 2010
Date: 12th November 2010
Time:
Location: All over the UK
Cost: FREE
Experience the comforts of the Passivhaus standard first hand and learn more about it at the UK Passivhaus Open Days
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Course and Exam
Date: 1st November 2010
Time:
Location: University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
Cost: £1650 for non-members/£1500 for PHT members for the course. £280 (+ VAT)
This course and exam in English will be delivered by the University of Strathclyde and supported by Passivhaus experts
2nd Green.Building.Solutions. Summer University in Vienna
| Date: 22nd July-12th August 2012 | Time: Over 3 weeks |
| Location: Vienna, Austria | Cost: 2,300 Euros for professionals;1,900 Euros for students |
INEX, in collaboration with OeAD, offers the second edition of this intensive training program in the field of sustainable building design and energy efficiency provided by 5 Austrian Universities, the Austrian Institute of Technology and the IG Passivhaus.
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
| Date: 11th July 2012 | Time: All day |
| Location: BRE Watford | Cost: £350+VAT for non-members, 10% discount for PHT members |
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
UK Passivhaus Awards 2012 & Passivhaus Trust 2nd Anniversary
| Date: 4th July 2012 | Time: 14:00-18:30 |
| Location: Macmillan Building, Senate House, London WC1E 7HU | Cost: £35+VAT Trust members and their guests; £120+VAT Non-members |
The UK Passivhaus Awards have been launced by the Trust to celebrate the achievements of the Passivhaus Pioneers in the UK.
Wolfgang Feist UK tour- Cardiff
| Date: 3rd July 2012 | Time: 13:30- 17:00 |
| Location: Cardiff School of Engineering, BRE Institute of Sustainable Engineering, Queen's Buildings, Cardiff University, The Parade, Cardiff CF24 3AA | Cost: £120+VAT non members; £60+VAT for PHT members; Student discounts available |
This session is hosted by Cardiff University.
Wolfgang Feist UK tour- Glasgow
| Date: 2nd July 2012 | Time: 9:00 - 17:00 |
| Location: Morning: The Lighthouse; Afternoon: McCance Building, University of Strathclyde | Cost: Various |
This session is hosted by University of Strathclyde and sust.
Wolfgang Feist UK tour- London
| Date: 30th June 2012 | Time: 10:00-17:00 |
| Location: Goldsmith College, London, SE14 | Cost: Various |
The Passivhaus Trust is delighted to announce a series of seminars and Advanced Technical masterclasses with Professor Wolfgang Feist beginning on 30th June in London. This event is co-hosted with the AECB.
Certified Passivhaus Designer Training
| Date: 20th - 29th June 2012 | Time: Distance Learning and 7 training days split over two weeks |
| Location: BRE Watford | Cost: £2,250+VAT for non-members, £2000+VAT for PHT Members |
The Certified European Passivhaus Designer (CEPH) qualification provides candidates with all of the skills necessary to successfully design and deliver domestic buildings to the Passivhaus standard. This CEPH training course is conducted by the BRE.
Building a Passivhaus using standard UK building techniques
| Date: 18th June 2012 | Time: All day |
| Location: Green Building Company/ Store offices; near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire and Denby Dale | Cost: £295+VAT for non-members, £265.50 +VAT for PHT members |
Green Building Store's construction division Green Building Company will be offering a further one-day intensive course on the Passivhaus construction techniques used at UK projects such as the Denby Dale Passivhaus.
Passivhaus - Low energy design principles
| Date: 13th June 2012 | Time: All day |
| Location: Think Low Carbon Centre, Barnsley College | Cost: £150+VAT, 10% discount for PHT members |
Designed to introduce you to the Passivhaus standard, highlighting the basic characteristics of Passivhaus buildings, the certification requirements and how to set about designing a building to the standard.
Passivhaus Windows Seminar
| Date: 13th June 2012 | Time: 9:00-13:15 |
| Location: Bicester Golf Club, Oxfordshire, OX26 1TE | Cost: FREE |
This half day seminar organised by Rationel windows looks into how Rationel windows have been used in Passivhaus projects and how they have performed
Wimbish Passivhaus site visit
| Date: 12th June 2012 | Time: 13.45 - 16.30 |
| Location: Wimbish Village Hall, near Saffron Walden, Essex | Cost: FREE |
The Good Homes Alliance is organising a visit to the Wimbish Passivhaus as part of their summer series of site visits.
London Green Fair
| Date: 9th & 10th June 2012 | Time: Over 2 days |
| Location: Regents Park | Cost: FREE |
The Passivhaus Trust will be taking part in this year’s London Green Fair.
May 2012
Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) Workshop
Date: 23rd & 24th May, 22nd & 23rd August, 21st & 22nd November
Time: 09:30 - 16:30
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £295 + VAT (15% discount for PHT members)
2 day workshop tailored for architects and consultants who would like to get to know the Passive House Planning Package and also for certified Passive House designers as a refresher.
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: May 21st-24th; 28th-31st; Exam June 16th
Time: All day
Location: Centre for Efficient and Renewable Energy in Buildings (CEREB), London South Bank University (LSBU)
Cost: £1450 for the 8 day course; £280 for the exam and certification; 10% discount for PHT members
This CEPH course is delivered at the Centre for Efficient and Renewable Energy in Buildings (CEREB) of London South Bank University (LSBU), in association with Target Zero Group, who are accredited by the Passivhaus Institut Darmstadt, Germany to conduct the training.
Fabric first and refurbishment excellence: up-skilling to deliver the green deal and beyond.
Date: 17th May 2012
Time: 9:00-16:00
Location: CoRE Technology Building, Chelson Street, Longton, Stoke-On Trent, ST3 1PT
Cost: £40
The report, Fabric First and Refurbishment Excellence: Up-skilling to Deliver The Green Deal and Beyond, will be launched at the Event.
16th International Passive House Conference 2012
Date: 4th & 5th May 2012
Time: Over 2 days
Location: Hanover
Cost: See conference website
The focus of this year's Conference will be on refurbishment, non-residential buildings, ventilation, and implementation in hot or particularly cold climates.
April 2012
Passivhaus Regulations with FRP Composite Materials
Date: 23rd April 2012
Time: 09:30 - 15:30
Location: The Building Centre, London, UK
Cost: PHT, NGCC and PIA members £45 +vat; Non-members £95 + vat
The aim of this unique event is to look at how fibre reinforced polymer composite materials can offer solutions to the challenges posed by Passivhaus regulations.
SPHC Approved Event
Date: 19th April 2012
Time: 18:00-20:00
Location: Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh
Cost: FREE
The SPHC Approved scheme is aimed at making the Passive House Standard easier and more accessible to a wide variety of people across the country.
WUFI modelling training
Date: 18th-19th April 2012
Time: Over 2 days
Location: Green Building Store Offices, Heath House Mill, Golcar, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD7 4JR
Cost: £700 (+ VAT); Early bird rate of £650 (+VAT) per person applies if booked before 2nd April 2012
This seminar provides an introduction to using the standard WUFI ®modelling software, known as WUFI® Pro. It is an intensive 2 days of presentations and practical sessions.
March 2012
Designing & building with Passivhaus principles
Date: 20th March to 22nd March 2011
Time: Over 3 days
Location: Excel, London
Cost: FREE
This series of seminars supported by the Passivhaus Trust at Ecobuild 2012 combines an introduction to Passivhaus with more detailed sessions, using case studies of a range of building types.
Climate Week 2012
Date: 12th-18th March 2012
Time: Various
Location: Various
Cost: FREE
Climate Week is Britain's biggest climate change campaign, inspiring a new wave of action to create a sustainable future.
Passivhaus: The challenges of retrofitting to Passivhaus and the opportunities for new buildss
Date: 8th March 2012
Time: 18:00 to 19:30
Location: PTEa office, London N1 8JX
Cost: FREE
This event is part of a series of Sustainability talks hosted by Pollard Thomas Edward Architects
February 2012
Airtightness Master Class
Date: 23rd February 2012
Time: All day
Location: Mayville Community Centre, London N16 NA
Cost: £200+VAT for non-members, £180+VAT for PHT members
BRE and bere:architects have come together to bring you an airtightness master class.
Healthy Homes: Ventilating right for good indoor air quality
Date: 22nd February 2012
Time: 09.45 - 17.30
Location: Department of Health, Skipton House, 80 London Road, London SE1 6LH
Cost: See Event programme for costs, 10% discount for PHT members
The GHA and UKIEG are working together to bring you this joint meeting, with the UKIEG annual conference being held in the morning and with the GHA workshop on healthy homes following on in the afternoon.
Passivhaus & low energy retrofits workshop
Date: 8th February 2012
Time: 19:00 - 21:00
Location: Slaithwaite Civic Hall, Slaithwaite, near Huddersfield
Cost: FREE
Green Building Store & Green Building Company are offering a FREE evening workshop on Passivhaus & low energy retrofits
Passivhaus and Embodied Carbon
Date: 2nd February 2012
Time: 10:00 - 13:30
Location: SmartLife Low Carbon Centre, Cambridge CB4 2QT
Cost: FREE
This event on Passivhaus and Embodied Carbon is the third in a regular series of events on low carbon construction promoted by University of East Anglia (UEA)'s Low Carbon Innovation Centre and InCrops Enterprise Hub
January 2012
Founder's and Partner's meeting
Date: 24th January 2012
Time: 13:00 onwards
Location: Mayville Community Centre, London
Cost: FREE
We have the pleasure of inviting Founder members and Partners to our second meeting of this kind to be held in a Passivhaus building.
Passivhaus Site Visit: Bryce Lodge
Date: 12th January 2012
Time: 13:30 - 16:30
Location: Horsham, West Sussex
Cost: FREE
This visit organised by Osborne and Saxon Weald will explore the design and construction and use of i-SIPS on the 12 Passivhaus homes, part of the Bryce Lodge social housing scheme.
December 2011
The Passive House Night
Date: 8th December 2011
Time: 18:00 to 20:30
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £20 + VAT (15% discount for PHT members)
This two hour event includes a short introduction to the Passivhaus standard and an overview of all concepts & criteria.
The Passivhaus Standard Demystified
Date: 8th December 2011
Time: TBC
Location: Hadlow College, Hadlow, Tonbridge
Cost: £75 for non-members, £70 for PHT members
A one day conference introducing the Passivhaus Standard to planning officers, building control, architects, and contractors, focussing on the planning, policy, and aesthetic issues.
Retrofit Event- Beyond the Green Deal: Refurbishment to exemplary low-energy standards
Date: 5th December 2011
Time: 14:00 to 21:00
Location: The Royal College of Physicians, 11 St Andrews Place, Regent's Park, London NW1 4LE
Cost: Free to PHT & GHA members; £100 + VAT for non members
This event will explore the issue of delivering low energy housing in reality - which is central to the approaches of both the Passivhaus Trust and the Good Homes Alliance (GHA) - both through theory and practical examples. The event will be followed by the GHA annual debate and Christmas drinks.
November 2011
Rushlight Built Environment Briefing: Sustainable New Homes
Date: 23rd November 2011
Time: 5.30pm - 9.00pm
Location: 10 Queen Street Place, London EC4R 1BE
Cost: £35 + VAT for non-members, Discounted rate for PHT members
The next Rushlight Built Environment Briefing supported by the Passivhaus Trust will be focused on the latest Sustainable New Homes.
Certified Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: 16th - 25th November 2011
Time: Distance Learning and 7 training days split over two weeks
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £2,250+VAT for non-members, £2000+VAT for PHT Members
The Certified European Passivhaus Designer (CEPH) qualification provides candidates with all of the skills necessary to successfully design and deliver domestic buildings to the Passivhaus standard. This CEPH training course is conducted by the BRE.
One day Understanding Passivhaus Course
Date: 16th November 2011
Time: All day
Location: Kingston
Cost: £295+VAT for non-members, £265.50+VAT for PHT members
This introductory Passivhaus course will give you a clear understanding of the design priniciples, drivers and outcomes and will help you to incorporate passivhaus in your developments.
UK Passivhaus Open Days 2011- Registration
Date: 11th - 13th November
Time: Various
Location: All over the UK
Cost: FREE
The UK Passivhaus Open Days has been organised in conjunction with The International Passive House Days set up by the International Passive House Association (iPHA).
UK Passivhaus Open Days 2011- Projects
Date: 11th - 13th November
Time: Various
Location: All over the UK
Cost: FREE
The UK Passivhaus Open Days has been organised in conjunction with The International Passive House Days set up by the International Passive House Association (iPHA).
Zero Carbon Homes: Designing to meet current and proposed energy standards
Date: 3rd November 2011
Time: 13:00 arrival for a 13:15 start. 17:00 finish
Location: The Building Centre, Store St, London WC1E 7BT
Cost: £55 + VAT
The course provides guidance on how to design zero carbon homes in concrete and masonry.
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: One Day Course
Time: 3rd November 2011
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £350+VAT, 10% discount for PHT members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
October 2011
Cost effective Passivhaus
Date: 26th October 2011
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Architype, Upper Twyford Barn, HR2 8AD
Cost: FREE
Hereford Regional meeting for Passivhaus Trust Members and friends
UK Passivhaus Conference 2011
Date: 24th & 25th October 2011
Time: All day
Location: Barbican, London
Cost: £195+VAT (1 day), £330+VAT (2days),£175+VAT(1day) for PHT members,£300+VAT(2days) for PHT members
The 2011 two day UK Passivhaus Conference offers a comprehensive review of the uptake of Passivhaus in the UK covering the standard, its suitability in the UK, leading edge case studies and practical delivery of the first Passivhaus projects in the UK. The conference is being organised by the Passivhaus Trust and the BRE, together with their supporting partners and affiliates.
The Passivhaus Standard in affordable housing
Date: 18th October 2011
Time: 10:00 - 15:30
Location: Hadlow College, Hadlow, Tonbridge
Cost: £40
A one day conference introducing the Passivhaus Standard to social housing providers, local authoriFes, contractors and designers. To be held in a completed Passivhaus at Hadlow College.
Building a Passivhaus using standard UK building techniques
Date: 3rd October 2011
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
Location: Green Building Company/ Store offices; near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire and Denby Dale
Cost: £295+VAT for non-members, £265.50 +VAT for PHT members
Green Building Store's construction division Green Building Company will be offering a further one-day intensive course on the Passivhaus construction techniques used at UK projects such as the Denby Dale Passivhaus.
September 2011
Passive House Night
Date: 28th September 2011
Time: 1800 - 2000
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £20 + VAT (15% discount for PHT members)
A short introduction to the Passive House Standard. with an overview of all concepts and criteria.
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: 21st to 30th September
Time: Distance Learning and 7 training days split over two weeks
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £2,250+VAT for non-members, £2,000+VAT for PHT Members
The Certified European Passivhaus Designer (CEPH) qualification provides candidates with all of the skills necessary to successfully design and deliver domestic buildings to the Passivhaus standard. This CEPH training course is conducted by the BRE.
Introduction to Passive House Standard
Date: 21st September 2011
Time: 0930 - 1630
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £180 + VAT (15% discount for PHT members)
A one day seminar by the Scottish Passive House Centre will cover the Passive House concept, dispel the myths surrounding passive House and impart their experiences of passive House in Scotland and the rest of the UK so far.
AECB 2011 Annual Conference
Date: 16th & 17th September 2011
Time: 2 Days
Location: University of Nottingham, Jubilee Campus
Cost: £200 + VAT, AECB Members only
This year's AECB members' conference on 'Retrofit: Moving in and Moving on' will be held at the award winning University of Nottingham, Jubilee Campus on Friday 16th & Saturday 17th September 2011.
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 16th September 2011
Time: All day
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £350+VAT, 10% discount for PHT members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
Passivhaus site visit: Oakmeadow Primary School
Date: 9th September
Time: 12:30-15:00
Location: Wolverhampton
Cost: FREE
Designing and constructing Oakmeadow Primary school to Passivhaus within a standard budget and no extra funding has been a huge challenge, but has been achieved. Key factors that have helped this to be achieved will be described in more detail on the visit.
Wimbish Passivhaus FREE monthly visitor experience
Date: Monthly, from 6 September 2011
Time: 10:00am - 1:30pm
Location: Wimbish, Essex
Cost: FREE
This monthly visitor experience hosted by Founder members Hastoe Housing Association offers housing, sustainability and construction professionals the opportunity to see and learn about the first accredited affordable rural Passivhaus development in the UK.
CarbonLite Passivhaus Designer Course & Exam
Date: September, October 2011
Time: All day
Location: London & Bristol
Cost: £2349 +VAT for non-members; £1999 +VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
AECB CarbonLite is offering a Passive House Designer programme specifically for the UK. The first courses will be running in September 2011 and delivered by UK professionals with Passivhaus experience.
August 2011
Passive House Planning Package (PHPP)
Date: 24th & 25th August 2011
Time: 2 Days
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members, 15% discount for PHT members
This 2-day workshop is tailored for architects and consultants who would like to get to know the Passive House Planning Package and for Certified Passive House Designers, who would like to refresh their knowledge or get help with current projects.
Introduction To Passive House Standard
Date: 17th August 2011
Time: 9:30am-4:30 pm
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £180.00 (+VAT) for non-members, 15% discount for PHT members
This one day seminar organised by the Scottish Passive House Centre will cover the Passivhaus concept, the mythns surrounding Passivhaus and their experiences in Passivhaus so far.
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 5th August 2011
Time: All day
Location: BRE, Watford
Cost: £350+VAT, 10% discount for PHT members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
July 2011
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 26th July 2011
Time: All day
Location: James Watt Conference Centre, East Kilbride
Cost: £350+VAT, 10% discount for PHT members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
West Midlands Sustainable Built Environment Forum
Date: 14th July 2011
Time: 10:00 - 1:00
Location: West Midlands Centre for Constructing Excellence, Birmingham
Cost: FREE
Jonathan Hines, Architype and Matt Wisdom, Thomas Vale will be talking about how they have applied the Passivhaus standard to non-domestic projects.
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: 13th - 22nd July 2011
Time: Distance Learning and 7 training days split over two weeks
Location: BRE, Watford
Cost: £2,250+VAT for non-members, £2000+VAT for Passivhaus Trust Members
The Certified European Passivhaus Designer (CEPH) qualification provides candidates with all of the skills necessary to successfully design and deliver domestic buildings to the Passivhaus standard. This CEPH training course is conducted by the BRE.
Passivhaus Trust 1st Anniversary Event
Date: 5th Juy 2011
Time: 14:45 - 20:00
Location: Residence of the Austrian Ambassador, Belgrave Square, London
Cost: FREE for PHT members, £120+VAT for non-members
An afternoon seminar exploring the state of play of Passivhaus in the UK, followed by an evening drinks and networking jamboree.
June 2011
Passivhaus site visits with the AECB
Date: 14th May 2011, 24th June 2011
Time: Various
Location: Disability Essex and Highwood Village Hall, Essex
Cost: FREE
The Passivhaus Trust is pleased to collaborate with the AECB on Passivhaus site visits to Disability Essex and Highwood Village Hall.
Achieving PassivHaus standards - existing stock and new build
Date: 23rd June 2011
Time: 10:30-11:15
Location: The Ideas Exchange Seminars, CIH Conference 2011Harrogate
Cost: FREE
Mark Elton of ECD Architects will be talking about 'Why Passivhaus is different?'
2 Day PHPP Workshop
Date: 22nd-23rd June
Time: 9:00am-16:30pm
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £295+VAT for non-members, £147.50 +VAT with funding, 15% discount for Passivhaus Trust members
This 2-day workshop is tailored for architects and consultants who would like to get to know the Passive House Planning Package and for Certified Passive House Designers, who would like to refresh their knowledge or get help with current projects.
Passivhaus site visit: Gentoo Racecourse Development
Date: 16th June 2011
Time: 13:30-16:30
Location: Houghton-le-Spring, Durham
Cost: £25 + VAT for Passivhaus Trust members, £50 + VAT to non-members
This site visit organised by the Good Homes Alliance, provides a unique opportunity to view the Gentoo Racecourse Passivhaus development at an exciting stage in construction, and to hear from the experts about the benefits and challenges of design and construction of a development to Passivhaus standard.
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 10th June 2011
Time: All day
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £350+VAT for non-members, £315+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
One day Understanding Passivhaus Course
Date: 1st June 2011
Time: All day
Location: Kingston
Cost: £295+VAT for non-members, £265.50+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This introductory Passivhaus course is developed and delivered by Sustainable Homes with Certified Passivhaus Designers.
May 2011
15th International Passive House Conference 2011
Date: 27th-28th May 2011
Time: All day
Location: Innsbruck, Austria
Cost: Early booking rate (by 1 April 2011): 490 Euros, Regular rate 595 Euros ; Passivhaus Members discount 30 Euros
The annual International Passive House conference organised by the Passivhaus Institute will include an exhibition area of Passivhaus products and is followed by a day of excursions to Passivhaus projects.
Factfinding Tour to Austria: Passivhaus concepts put into practice
Date: 26th May 2011
Time: All day
Location: Innsbruck, Austria
Cost: Sponsored tour limited to 10 PHT members
A tour of Passivhaus projects in Innsbruck, Austria, to discover recent developments in Passivhaus and an opportunity to meet some of Austria's most innovative players in the low energy building sector
The role of Passivhaus Homes in a Low Carbon Future
Date: 24th May 2011
Time: Half Day
Location: Milton Keynes
Cost: £60 + VAT
A half day event at The National Energy Centre, Milton Keynes, introducing Passivhaus standards and how they fit with other regulatory frameworks for both new build and refurbishment.
Certified European Passive House Designer Training course and Exam
Date: Module 1 - 16th to 20th May 2011, Module 2 30th May to 3rd June 2011, Exam - 11th June 2011
Time: See event page for more details
Location: University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
Cost: £1650 for complete training course and £280 for exam (+VAT), Special discount of £150 available for PHT members
Delivered by the University of Strathclyde, this is an Intensive Training Course and Exam providing Knowledge and Assessment for Accreditation as Certified European Passive House Designer
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 12th May 2011
Time: All day
Location: Cardiff
Cost: £350+VAT for non-members, £315+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
Thermal Bridging
Date: 12th May 2011
Time: All day
Location: Westbourne Grove, London
Cost: £299+VAT for non-members, £249+VAT for Passivhaus Trust Members
This course will teach you how to calculate and minimise the effects of Thermal Bridging in low energy building design.
Using PHPP to Design Low Energy Buildings
Date: 10th May 2011 - 11th May 2011
Time: 2 day course
Location: Westbourne Grove, London
Cost: £599+VAT for non-members, £499 +VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This 2 day course is for those that would like to learn how to collate data from drawings and enter into the PHPP software.
Passivhaus for Schools: Exhibition
Date: 10th May to 12th June 2011
Time: Ongoing exhibition
Location: Shop Gallery, The Architecture Centre, Bristol
Cost: FREE
This exhibition looks at how Passivhaus principles can be applied to school buildings
Understanding the Passivhaus Standard, Principles and Methodologies
Date: 9th May 2011
Time: All day
Location: Westbourne Grove, London
Cost: £299 for non-members, £249 for Passivhaus Trust members
If you are new to Passivhaus, and want to learn more from industry experts, this is a 1 day workshop that will give you a good general understanding of Passivhaus Low Energy Building Standard.
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: 4th-13th May 2011
Time: Distance Learning and 7 training days split over two weeks
Location: BRE, Garston
Cost: £2,250+VAT for non-members, £2000+VAT for Passivhaus Trust Members
The Certified European Passivhaus Designer (CEPH) qualification provides candidates with all of the skills necessary to successfully design and deliver domestic buildings to the Passivhaus standard. This CEPH training course is conducted by the BRE.
April 2011
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 15th April 2011
Time:
Location: BRE Garston
Cost: £350+VAT for non-members, £315+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
Passive House Window Technology Workshop
Date: 14th April 2011
Time:
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth
Cost: £180+VAT for non-members, £153+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This seminar will give you the knowledge on what to look for to ensure you choose the best manufacturers to supply you with the right product suitable for your future projects.
Low Carbon 4 Real plus Feedback and Monitoring: Closing the performance gap
Date: 14th April 2011
Time:
Location: UCL, London
Cost: £180+VAT for non-members, £100+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
The Good Homes Alliance (GHA) are holding a one day conference on how to close the performance gap between the design and built stage through testing, monitoring and post occupancy evaluation. There will also be an exhibition on monitoring products and kits.
Building a Passivhaus using standard UK building techniques
Date: 4th APril 2011
Time:
Location: Green Building Store's HQ in Huddersfield West Yorkshire
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members / £265.50 (+VAT) for PHT members
Green Building Store's construction division Green Building Company is running an intensive one day Passivhaus training event.
March 2011
Passivhaus Training course
Date: 16th March 2011
Time:
Location: Glasgow
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members / £265.50 (+VAT) for Passivhaus Trust members
The course developed by Sustainable Homes gives an introduction and overview of Passivhaus principles and includes practical examples of how they work with the Code for Sustainable Homes.
PassivHaus – 20 Years of Experience in Very Low Energy Buildings
Date: 4th March 2011
Time:
Location: University of Cambridge
Cost: FREE
Professor Wolfgang Feist, the founder and director of the Passive House Institute in Darmstadt, will be presenting the experiences gained from projects and monitoring of passive house buildings over the last 20 years at the University of Cambridge.
Aligning Passivhaus Principles with Codes and Regulations
Date: 2nd March 2011
Time:
Location: Ecobuild - ExCel, London
Cost: FREE
This session at Ecobuild 2011 will explore how Passivhaus principles lie within existing regulations, codes and standards in the UK and how the principles can be applied in practice.
Passivhaus Principles in Refurbishment
Date: 1st March 2011
Time:
Location: Ecobuild - Excel, London
Cost: FREE
This session at Ecobuild will look at how Passivhaus can help with refurbishment in theory and in practice, shown by case studies.
Driving Passivhaus delivery in the UK
Date: 1st March 2011
Time:
Location: Eco-build, ExCel-London
Cost: FREE
This session will introduce the Passivhaus Standard and explain the benefits of its use in the UK. Presentations will include examples and case studies and explain what is required to achieve certification
February 2011
AECB CarbonLite Passivhaus training courses
Date: 7th February 2011
Time:
Location: London and Bristol
Cost: Various
The AECB are running CarbonLite Passivhaus training courses in London & Bristol during February 2011.
January 2011
Passivhaus: Principles and Examples
Date: 18th Jan 2011
Time:
Location: Bath
Cost: £50 + VAT
The Building Centre is organising a half day seminar that will look at the principles and performance standards of Passivhaus and give practical guidance on the requirements for certification.
December 2010
Passivhaus in the UK
Date: 2nd December 2010
Time:
Location: London
Cost: £100 non-members / £80 Passivhaus Trust, RESET members or students
Some of the UK's foremost practitioners in Passivhaus design come together for a masterclass on the principles behind PassivHaus
November 2010
Building a Passivhaus : Learning from the Denby Dale experience
Date: 29th November 2010
Time:
Location: Green Building Company Store offices; near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire and Denby Dale
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members / £265.50 (+VAT) for PHT members
Green Building Store is running an intensive one day Passivhaus training event on the design and construction techniques used at the Denby Dale Passivhaus
One day understanding Passivhaus course
Date: 26th November 2010
Time:
Location: Kingston
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members, £250.75 for PHT members (+VAT)
Sustainable Homes and ECD Architects, have developed a new Passivhaus course which gives an introduction and overview of Passivhaus principles
UK Passivhaus Open Days 2010
Date: 12th November 2010
Time:
Location: All over the UK
Cost: FREE
Experience the comforts of the Passivhaus standard first hand and learn more about it at the UK Passivhaus Open Days
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Course and Exam
Date: 1st November 2010
Time:
Location: University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
Cost: £1650 for non-members/£1500 for PHT members for the course. £280 (+ VAT)
This course and exam in English will be delivered by the University of Strathclyde and supported by Passivhaus experts
Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) Workshop
| Date: 23rd & 24th May, 22nd & 23rd August, 21st & 22nd November | Time: 09:30 - 16:30 |
| Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife | Cost: £295 + VAT (15% discount for PHT members) |
2 day workshop tailored for architects and consultants who would like to get to know the Passive House Planning Package and also for certified Passive House designers as a refresher.
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Training
| Date: May 21st-24th; 28th-31st; Exam June 16th | Time: All day |
| Location: Centre for Efficient and Renewable Energy in Buildings (CEREB), London South Bank University (LSBU) | Cost: £1450 for the 8 day course; £280 for the exam and certification; 10% discount for PHT members |
This CEPH course is delivered at the Centre for Efficient and Renewable Energy in Buildings (CEREB) of London South Bank University (LSBU), in association with Target Zero Group, who are accredited by the Passivhaus Institut Darmstadt, Germany to conduct the training.
Fabric first and refurbishment excellence: up-skilling to deliver the green deal and beyond.
| Date: 17th May 2012 | Time: 9:00-16:00 |
| Location: CoRE Technology Building, Chelson Street, Longton, Stoke-On Trent, ST3 1PT | Cost: £40 |
The report, Fabric First and Refurbishment Excellence: Up-skilling to Deliver The Green Deal and Beyond, will be launched at the Event.
16th International Passive House Conference 2012
| Date: 4th & 5th May 2012 | Time: Over 2 days |
| Location: Hanover | Cost: See conference website |
The focus of this year's Conference will be on refurbishment, non-residential buildings, ventilation, and implementation in hot or particularly cold climates.
Passivhaus Regulations with FRP Composite Materials
| Date: 23rd April 2012 | Time: 09:30 - 15:30 |
| Location: The Building Centre, London, UK | Cost: PHT, NGCC and PIA members £45 +vat; Non-members £95 + vat |
The aim of this unique event is to look at how fibre reinforced polymer composite materials can offer solutions to the challenges posed by Passivhaus regulations.
SPHC Approved Event
| Date: 19th April 2012 | Time: 18:00-20:00 |
| Location: Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh | Cost: FREE |
The SPHC Approved scheme is aimed at making the Passive House Standard easier and more accessible to a wide variety of people across the country.
WUFI modelling training
| Date: 18th-19th April 2012 | Time: Over 2 days |
| Location: Green Building Store Offices, Heath House Mill, Golcar, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD7 4JR | Cost: £700 (+ VAT); Early bird rate of £650 (+VAT) per person applies if booked before 2nd April 2012 |
This seminar provides an introduction to using the standard WUFI ®modelling software, known as WUFI® Pro. It is an intensive 2 days of presentations and practical sessions.
March 2012
Designing & building with Passivhaus principles
Date: 20th March to 22nd March 2011
Time: Over 3 days
Location: Excel, London
Cost: FREE
This series of seminars supported by the Passivhaus Trust at Ecobuild 2012 combines an introduction to Passivhaus with more detailed sessions, using case studies of a range of building types.
Climate Week 2012
Date: 12th-18th March 2012
Time: Various
Location: Various
Cost: FREE
Climate Week is Britain's biggest climate change campaign, inspiring a new wave of action to create a sustainable future.
Passivhaus: The challenges of retrofitting to Passivhaus and the opportunities for new buildss
Date: 8th March 2012
Time: 18:00 to 19:30
Location: PTEa office, London N1 8JX
Cost: FREE
This event is part of a series of Sustainability talks hosted by Pollard Thomas Edward Architects
February 2012
Airtightness Master Class
Date: 23rd February 2012
Time: All day
Location: Mayville Community Centre, London N16 NA
Cost: £200+VAT for non-members, £180+VAT for PHT members
BRE and bere:architects have come together to bring you an airtightness master class.
Healthy Homes: Ventilating right for good indoor air quality
Date: 22nd February 2012
Time: 09.45 - 17.30
Location: Department of Health, Skipton House, 80 London Road, London SE1 6LH
Cost: See Event programme for costs, 10% discount for PHT members
The GHA and UKIEG are working together to bring you this joint meeting, with the UKIEG annual conference being held in the morning and with the GHA workshop on healthy homes following on in the afternoon.
Passivhaus & low energy retrofits workshop
Date: 8th February 2012
Time: 19:00 - 21:00
Location: Slaithwaite Civic Hall, Slaithwaite, near Huddersfield
Cost: FREE
Green Building Store & Green Building Company are offering a FREE evening workshop on Passivhaus & low energy retrofits
Passivhaus and Embodied Carbon
Date: 2nd February 2012
Time: 10:00 - 13:30
Location: SmartLife Low Carbon Centre, Cambridge CB4 2QT
Cost: FREE
This event on Passivhaus and Embodied Carbon is the third in a regular series of events on low carbon construction promoted by University of East Anglia (UEA)'s Low Carbon Innovation Centre and InCrops Enterprise Hub
January 2012
Founder's and Partner's meeting
Date: 24th January 2012
Time: 13:00 onwards
Location: Mayville Community Centre, London
Cost: FREE
We have the pleasure of inviting Founder members and Partners to our second meeting of this kind to be held in a Passivhaus building.
Passivhaus Site Visit: Bryce Lodge
Date: 12th January 2012
Time: 13:30 - 16:30
Location: Horsham, West Sussex
Cost: FREE
This visit organised by Osborne and Saxon Weald will explore the design and construction and use of i-SIPS on the 12 Passivhaus homes, part of the Bryce Lodge social housing scheme.
December 2011
The Passive House Night
Date: 8th December 2011
Time: 18:00 to 20:30
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £20 + VAT (15% discount for PHT members)
This two hour event includes a short introduction to the Passivhaus standard and an overview of all concepts & criteria.
The Passivhaus Standard Demystified
Date: 8th December 2011
Time: TBC
Location: Hadlow College, Hadlow, Tonbridge
Cost: £75 for non-members, £70 for PHT members
A one day conference introducing the Passivhaus Standard to planning officers, building control, architects, and contractors, focussing on the planning, policy, and aesthetic issues.
Retrofit Event- Beyond the Green Deal: Refurbishment to exemplary low-energy standards
Date: 5th December 2011
Time: 14:00 to 21:00
Location: The Royal College of Physicians, 11 St Andrews Place, Regent's Park, London NW1 4LE
Cost: Free to PHT & GHA members; £100 + VAT for non members
This event will explore the issue of delivering low energy housing in reality - which is central to the approaches of both the Passivhaus Trust and the Good Homes Alliance (GHA) - both through theory and practical examples. The event will be followed by the GHA annual debate and Christmas drinks.
November 2011
Rushlight Built Environment Briefing: Sustainable New Homes
Date: 23rd November 2011
Time: 5.30pm - 9.00pm
Location: 10 Queen Street Place, London EC4R 1BE
Cost: £35 + VAT for non-members, Discounted rate for PHT members
The next Rushlight Built Environment Briefing supported by the Passivhaus Trust will be focused on the latest Sustainable New Homes.
Certified Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: 16th - 25th November 2011
Time: Distance Learning and 7 training days split over two weeks
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £2,250+VAT for non-members, £2000+VAT for PHT Members
The Certified European Passivhaus Designer (CEPH) qualification provides candidates with all of the skills necessary to successfully design and deliver domestic buildings to the Passivhaus standard. This CEPH training course is conducted by the BRE.
One day Understanding Passivhaus Course
Date: 16th November 2011
Time: All day
Location: Kingston
Cost: £295+VAT for non-members, £265.50+VAT for PHT members
This introductory Passivhaus course will give you a clear understanding of the design priniciples, drivers and outcomes and will help you to incorporate passivhaus in your developments.
UK Passivhaus Open Days 2011- Registration
Date: 11th - 13th November
Time: Various
Location: All over the UK
Cost: FREE
The UK Passivhaus Open Days has been organised in conjunction with The International Passive House Days set up by the International Passive House Association (iPHA).
UK Passivhaus Open Days 2011- Projects
Date: 11th - 13th November
Time: Various
Location: All over the UK
Cost: FREE
The UK Passivhaus Open Days has been organised in conjunction with The International Passive House Days set up by the International Passive House Association (iPHA).
Zero Carbon Homes: Designing to meet current and proposed energy standards
Date: 3rd November 2011
Time: 13:00 arrival for a 13:15 start. 17:00 finish
Location: The Building Centre, Store St, London WC1E 7BT
Cost: £55 + VAT
The course provides guidance on how to design zero carbon homes in concrete and masonry.
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: One Day Course
Time: 3rd November 2011
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £350+VAT, 10% discount for PHT members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
October 2011
Cost effective Passivhaus
Date: 26th October 2011
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Architype, Upper Twyford Barn, HR2 8AD
Cost: FREE
Hereford Regional meeting for Passivhaus Trust Members and friends
UK Passivhaus Conference 2011
Date: 24th & 25th October 2011
Time: All day
Location: Barbican, London
Cost: £195+VAT (1 day), £330+VAT (2days),£175+VAT(1day) for PHT members,£300+VAT(2days) for PHT members
The 2011 two day UK Passivhaus Conference offers a comprehensive review of the uptake of Passivhaus in the UK covering the standard, its suitability in the UK, leading edge case studies and practical delivery of the first Passivhaus projects in the UK. The conference is being organised by the Passivhaus Trust and the BRE, together with their supporting partners and affiliates.
The Passivhaus Standard in affordable housing
Date: 18th October 2011
Time: 10:00 - 15:30
Location: Hadlow College, Hadlow, Tonbridge
Cost: £40
A one day conference introducing the Passivhaus Standard to social housing providers, local authoriFes, contractors and designers. To be held in a completed Passivhaus at Hadlow College.
Building a Passivhaus using standard UK building techniques
Date: 3rd October 2011
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
Location: Green Building Company/ Store offices; near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire and Denby Dale
Cost: £295+VAT for non-members, £265.50 +VAT for PHT members
Green Building Store's construction division Green Building Company will be offering a further one-day intensive course on the Passivhaus construction techniques used at UK projects such as the Denby Dale Passivhaus.
September 2011
Passive House Night
Date: 28th September 2011
Time: 1800 - 2000
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £20 + VAT (15% discount for PHT members)
A short introduction to the Passive House Standard. with an overview of all concepts and criteria.
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: 21st to 30th September
Time: Distance Learning and 7 training days split over two weeks
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £2,250+VAT for non-members, £2,000+VAT for PHT Members
The Certified European Passivhaus Designer (CEPH) qualification provides candidates with all of the skills necessary to successfully design and deliver domestic buildings to the Passivhaus standard. This CEPH training course is conducted by the BRE.
Introduction to Passive House Standard
Date: 21st September 2011
Time: 0930 - 1630
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £180 + VAT (15% discount for PHT members)
A one day seminar by the Scottish Passive House Centre will cover the Passive House concept, dispel the myths surrounding passive House and impart their experiences of passive House in Scotland and the rest of the UK so far.
AECB 2011 Annual Conference
Date: 16th & 17th September 2011
Time: 2 Days
Location: University of Nottingham, Jubilee Campus
Cost: £200 + VAT, AECB Members only
This year's AECB members' conference on 'Retrofit: Moving in and Moving on' will be held at the award winning University of Nottingham, Jubilee Campus on Friday 16th & Saturday 17th September 2011.
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 16th September 2011
Time: All day
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £350+VAT, 10% discount for PHT members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
Passivhaus site visit: Oakmeadow Primary School
Date: 9th September
Time: 12:30-15:00
Location: Wolverhampton
Cost: FREE
Designing and constructing Oakmeadow Primary school to Passivhaus within a standard budget and no extra funding has been a huge challenge, but has been achieved. Key factors that have helped this to be achieved will be described in more detail on the visit.
Wimbish Passivhaus FREE monthly visitor experience
Date: Monthly, from 6 September 2011
Time: 10:00am - 1:30pm
Location: Wimbish, Essex
Cost: FREE
This monthly visitor experience hosted by Founder members Hastoe Housing Association offers housing, sustainability and construction professionals the opportunity to see and learn about the first accredited affordable rural Passivhaus development in the UK.
CarbonLite Passivhaus Designer Course & Exam
Date: September, October 2011
Time: All day
Location: London & Bristol
Cost: £2349 +VAT for non-members; £1999 +VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
AECB CarbonLite is offering a Passive House Designer programme specifically for the UK. The first courses will be running in September 2011 and delivered by UK professionals with Passivhaus experience.
August 2011
Passive House Planning Package (PHPP)
Date: 24th & 25th August 2011
Time: 2 Days
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members, 15% discount for PHT members
This 2-day workshop is tailored for architects and consultants who would like to get to know the Passive House Planning Package and for Certified Passive House Designers, who would like to refresh their knowledge or get help with current projects.
Introduction To Passive House Standard
Date: 17th August 2011
Time: 9:30am-4:30 pm
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £180.00 (+VAT) for non-members, 15% discount for PHT members
This one day seminar organised by the Scottish Passive House Centre will cover the Passivhaus concept, the mythns surrounding Passivhaus and their experiences in Passivhaus so far.
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 5th August 2011
Time: All day
Location: BRE, Watford
Cost: £350+VAT, 10% discount for PHT members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
July 2011
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 26th July 2011
Time: All day
Location: James Watt Conference Centre, East Kilbride
Cost: £350+VAT, 10% discount for PHT members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
West Midlands Sustainable Built Environment Forum
Date: 14th July 2011
Time: 10:00 - 1:00
Location: West Midlands Centre for Constructing Excellence, Birmingham
Cost: FREE
Jonathan Hines, Architype and Matt Wisdom, Thomas Vale will be talking about how they have applied the Passivhaus standard to non-domestic projects.
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: 13th - 22nd July 2011
Time: Distance Learning and 7 training days split over two weeks
Location: BRE, Watford
Cost: £2,250+VAT for non-members, £2000+VAT for Passivhaus Trust Members
The Certified European Passivhaus Designer (CEPH) qualification provides candidates with all of the skills necessary to successfully design and deliver domestic buildings to the Passivhaus standard. This CEPH training course is conducted by the BRE.
Passivhaus Trust 1st Anniversary Event
Date: 5th Juy 2011
Time: 14:45 - 20:00
Location: Residence of the Austrian Ambassador, Belgrave Square, London
Cost: FREE for PHT members, £120+VAT for non-members
An afternoon seminar exploring the state of play of Passivhaus in the UK, followed by an evening drinks and networking jamboree.
June 2011
Passivhaus site visits with the AECB
Date: 14th May 2011, 24th June 2011
Time: Various
Location: Disability Essex and Highwood Village Hall, Essex
Cost: FREE
The Passivhaus Trust is pleased to collaborate with the AECB on Passivhaus site visits to Disability Essex and Highwood Village Hall.
Achieving PassivHaus standards - existing stock and new build
Date: 23rd June 2011
Time: 10:30-11:15
Location: The Ideas Exchange Seminars, CIH Conference 2011Harrogate
Cost: FREE
Mark Elton of ECD Architects will be talking about 'Why Passivhaus is different?'
2 Day PHPP Workshop
Date: 22nd-23rd June
Time: 9:00am-16:30pm
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £295+VAT for non-members, £147.50 +VAT with funding, 15% discount for Passivhaus Trust members
This 2-day workshop is tailored for architects and consultants who would like to get to know the Passive House Planning Package and for Certified Passive House Designers, who would like to refresh their knowledge or get help with current projects.
Passivhaus site visit: Gentoo Racecourse Development
Date: 16th June 2011
Time: 13:30-16:30
Location: Houghton-le-Spring, Durham
Cost: £25 + VAT for Passivhaus Trust members, £50 + VAT to non-members
This site visit organised by the Good Homes Alliance, provides a unique opportunity to view the Gentoo Racecourse Passivhaus development at an exciting stage in construction, and to hear from the experts about the benefits and challenges of design and construction of a development to Passivhaus standard.
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 10th June 2011
Time: All day
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £350+VAT for non-members, £315+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
One day Understanding Passivhaus Course
Date: 1st June 2011
Time: All day
Location: Kingston
Cost: £295+VAT for non-members, £265.50+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This introductory Passivhaus course is developed and delivered by Sustainable Homes with Certified Passivhaus Designers.
May 2011
15th International Passive House Conference 2011
Date: 27th-28th May 2011
Time: All day
Location: Innsbruck, Austria
Cost: Early booking rate (by 1 April 2011): 490 Euros, Regular rate 595 Euros ; Passivhaus Members discount 30 Euros
The annual International Passive House conference organised by the Passivhaus Institute will include an exhibition area of Passivhaus products and is followed by a day of excursions to Passivhaus projects.
Factfinding Tour to Austria: Passivhaus concepts put into practice
Date: 26th May 2011
Time: All day
Location: Innsbruck, Austria
Cost: Sponsored tour limited to 10 PHT members
A tour of Passivhaus projects in Innsbruck, Austria, to discover recent developments in Passivhaus and an opportunity to meet some of Austria's most innovative players in the low energy building sector
The role of Passivhaus Homes in a Low Carbon Future
Date: 24th May 2011
Time: Half Day
Location: Milton Keynes
Cost: £60 + VAT
A half day event at The National Energy Centre, Milton Keynes, introducing Passivhaus standards and how they fit with other regulatory frameworks for both new build and refurbishment.
Certified European Passive House Designer Training course and Exam
Date: Module 1 - 16th to 20th May 2011, Module 2 30th May to 3rd June 2011, Exam - 11th June 2011
Time: See event page for more details
Location: University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
Cost: £1650 for complete training course and £280 for exam (+VAT), Special discount of £150 available for PHT members
Delivered by the University of Strathclyde, this is an Intensive Training Course and Exam providing Knowledge and Assessment for Accreditation as Certified European Passive House Designer
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 12th May 2011
Time: All day
Location: Cardiff
Cost: £350+VAT for non-members, £315+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
Thermal Bridging
Date: 12th May 2011
Time: All day
Location: Westbourne Grove, London
Cost: £299+VAT for non-members, £249+VAT for Passivhaus Trust Members
This course will teach you how to calculate and minimise the effects of Thermal Bridging in low energy building design.
Using PHPP to Design Low Energy Buildings
Date: 10th May 2011 - 11th May 2011
Time: 2 day course
Location: Westbourne Grove, London
Cost: £599+VAT for non-members, £499 +VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This 2 day course is for those that would like to learn how to collate data from drawings and enter into the PHPP software.
Passivhaus for Schools: Exhibition
Date: 10th May to 12th June 2011
Time: Ongoing exhibition
Location: Shop Gallery, The Architecture Centre, Bristol
Cost: FREE
This exhibition looks at how Passivhaus principles can be applied to school buildings
Understanding the Passivhaus Standard, Principles and Methodologies
Date: 9th May 2011
Time: All day
Location: Westbourne Grove, London
Cost: £299 for non-members, £249 for Passivhaus Trust members
If you are new to Passivhaus, and want to learn more from industry experts, this is a 1 day workshop that will give you a good general understanding of Passivhaus Low Energy Building Standard.
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: 4th-13th May 2011
Time: Distance Learning and 7 training days split over two weeks
Location: BRE, Garston
Cost: £2,250+VAT for non-members, £2000+VAT for Passivhaus Trust Members
The Certified European Passivhaus Designer (CEPH) qualification provides candidates with all of the skills necessary to successfully design and deliver domestic buildings to the Passivhaus standard. This CEPH training course is conducted by the BRE.
April 2011
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 15th April 2011
Time:
Location: BRE Garston
Cost: £350+VAT for non-members, £315+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
Passive House Window Technology Workshop
Date: 14th April 2011
Time:
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth
Cost: £180+VAT for non-members, £153+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This seminar will give you the knowledge on what to look for to ensure you choose the best manufacturers to supply you with the right product suitable for your future projects.
Low Carbon 4 Real plus Feedback and Monitoring: Closing the performance gap
Date: 14th April 2011
Time:
Location: UCL, London
Cost: £180+VAT for non-members, £100+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
The Good Homes Alliance (GHA) are holding a one day conference on how to close the performance gap between the design and built stage through testing, monitoring and post occupancy evaluation. There will also be an exhibition on monitoring products and kits.
Building a Passivhaus using standard UK building techniques
Date: 4th APril 2011
Time:
Location: Green Building Store's HQ in Huddersfield West Yorkshire
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members / £265.50 (+VAT) for PHT members
Green Building Store's construction division Green Building Company is running an intensive one day Passivhaus training event.
March 2011
Passivhaus Training course
Date: 16th March 2011
Time:
Location: Glasgow
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members / £265.50 (+VAT) for Passivhaus Trust members
The course developed by Sustainable Homes gives an introduction and overview of Passivhaus principles and includes practical examples of how they work with the Code for Sustainable Homes.
PassivHaus – 20 Years of Experience in Very Low Energy Buildings
Date: 4th March 2011
Time:
Location: University of Cambridge
Cost: FREE
Professor Wolfgang Feist, the founder and director of the Passive House Institute in Darmstadt, will be presenting the experiences gained from projects and monitoring of passive house buildings over the last 20 years at the University of Cambridge.
Aligning Passivhaus Principles with Codes and Regulations
Date: 2nd March 2011
Time:
Location: Ecobuild - ExCel, London
Cost: FREE
This session at Ecobuild 2011 will explore how Passivhaus principles lie within existing regulations, codes and standards in the UK and how the principles can be applied in practice.
Passivhaus Principles in Refurbishment
Date: 1st March 2011
Time:
Location: Ecobuild - Excel, London
Cost: FREE
This session at Ecobuild will look at how Passivhaus can help with refurbishment in theory and in practice, shown by case studies.
Driving Passivhaus delivery in the UK
Date: 1st March 2011
Time:
Location: Eco-build, ExCel-London
Cost: FREE
This session will introduce the Passivhaus Standard and explain the benefits of its use in the UK. Presentations will include examples and case studies and explain what is required to achieve certification
February 2011
AECB CarbonLite Passivhaus training courses
Date: 7th February 2011
Time:
Location: London and Bristol
Cost: Various
The AECB are running CarbonLite Passivhaus training courses in London & Bristol during February 2011.
January 2011
Passivhaus: Principles and Examples
Date: 18th Jan 2011
Time:
Location: Bath
Cost: £50 + VAT
The Building Centre is organising a half day seminar that will look at the principles and performance standards of Passivhaus and give practical guidance on the requirements for certification.
December 2010
Passivhaus in the UK
Date: 2nd December 2010
Time:
Location: London
Cost: £100 non-members / £80 Passivhaus Trust, RESET members or students
Some of the UK's foremost practitioners in Passivhaus design come together for a masterclass on the principles behind PassivHaus
November 2010
Building a Passivhaus : Learning from the Denby Dale experience
Date: 29th November 2010
Time:
Location: Green Building Company Store offices; near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire and Denby Dale
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members / £265.50 (+VAT) for PHT members
Green Building Store is running an intensive one day Passivhaus training event on the design and construction techniques used at the Denby Dale Passivhaus
One day understanding Passivhaus course
Date: 26th November 2010
Time:
Location: Kingston
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members, £250.75 for PHT members (+VAT)
Sustainable Homes and ECD Architects, have developed a new Passivhaus course which gives an introduction and overview of Passivhaus principles
UK Passivhaus Open Days 2010
Date: 12th November 2010
Time:
Location: All over the UK
Cost: FREE
Experience the comforts of the Passivhaus standard first hand and learn more about it at the UK Passivhaus Open Days
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Course and Exam
Date: 1st November 2010
Time:
Location: University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
Cost: £1650 for non-members/£1500 for PHT members for the course. £280 (+ VAT)
This course and exam in English will be delivered by the University of Strathclyde and supported by Passivhaus experts
Designing & building with Passivhaus principles
| Date: 20th March to 22nd March 2011 | Time: Over 3 days |
| Location: Excel, London | Cost: FREE |
This series of seminars supported by the Passivhaus Trust at Ecobuild 2012 combines an introduction to Passivhaus with more detailed sessions, using case studies of a range of building types.
Climate Week 2012
| Date: 12th-18th March 2012 | Time: Various |
| Location: Various | Cost: FREE |
Climate Week is Britain's biggest climate change campaign, inspiring a new wave of action to create a sustainable future.
Passivhaus: The challenges of retrofitting to Passivhaus and the opportunities for new buildss
| Date: 8th March 2012 | Time: 18:00 to 19:30 |
| Location: PTEa office, London N1 8JX | Cost: FREE |
This event is part of a series of Sustainability talks hosted by Pollard Thomas Edward Architects
Airtightness Master Class
| Date: 23rd February 2012 | Time: All day |
| Location: Mayville Community Centre, London N16 NA | Cost: £200+VAT for non-members, £180+VAT for PHT members |
BRE and bere:architects have come together to bring you an airtightness master class.
Healthy Homes: Ventilating right for good indoor air quality
| Date: 22nd February 2012 | Time: 09.45 - 17.30 |
| Location: Department of Health, Skipton House, 80 London Road, London SE1 6LH | Cost: See Event programme for costs, 10% discount for PHT members |
The GHA and UKIEG are working together to bring you this joint meeting, with the UKIEG annual conference being held in the morning and with the GHA workshop on healthy homes following on in the afternoon.
Passivhaus & low energy retrofits workshop
| Date: 8th February 2012 | Time: 19:00 - 21:00 |
| Location: Slaithwaite Civic Hall, Slaithwaite, near Huddersfield | Cost: FREE |
Green Building Store & Green Building Company are offering a FREE evening workshop on Passivhaus & low energy retrofits
Passivhaus and Embodied Carbon
| Date: 2nd February 2012 | Time: 10:00 - 13:30 |
| Location: SmartLife Low Carbon Centre, Cambridge CB4 2QT | Cost: FREE |
This event on Passivhaus and Embodied Carbon is the third in a regular series of events on low carbon construction promoted by University of East Anglia (UEA)'s Low Carbon Innovation Centre and InCrops Enterprise Hub
January 2012
Founder's and Partner's meeting
Date: 24th January 2012
Time: 13:00 onwards
Location: Mayville Community Centre, London
Cost: FREE
We have the pleasure of inviting Founder members and Partners to our second meeting of this kind to be held in a Passivhaus building.
Passivhaus Site Visit: Bryce Lodge
Date: 12th January 2012
Time: 13:30 - 16:30
Location: Horsham, West Sussex
Cost: FREE
This visit organised by Osborne and Saxon Weald will explore the design and construction and use of i-SIPS on the 12 Passivhaus homes, part of the Bryce Lodge social housing scheme.
December 2011
The Passive House Night
Date: 8th December 2011
Time: 18:00 to 20:30
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £20 + VAT (15% discount for PHT members)
This two hour event includes a short introduction to the Passivhaus standard and an overview of all concepts & criteria.
The Passivhaus Standard Demystified
Date: 8th December 2011
Time: TBC
Location: Hadlow College, Hadlow, Tonbridge
Cost: £75 for non-members, £70 for PHT members
A one day conference introducing the Passivhaus Standard to planning officers, building control, architects, and contractors, focussing on the planning, policy, and aesthetic issues.
Retrofit Event- Beyond the Green Deal: Refurbishment to exemplary low-energy standards
Date: 5th December 2011
Time: 14:00 to 21:00
Location: The Royal College of Physicians, 11 St Andrews Place, Regent's Park, London NW1 4LE
Cost: Free to PHT & GHA members; £100 + VAT for non members
This event will explore the issue of delivering low energy housing in reality - which is central to the approaches of both the Passivhaus Trust and the Good Homes Alliance (GHA) - both through theory and practical examples. The event will be followed by the GHA annual debate and Christmas drinks.
November 2011
Rushlight Built Environment Briefing: Sustainable New Homes
Date: 23rd November 2011
Time: 5.30pm - 9.00pm
Location: 10 Queen Street Place, London EC4R 1BE
Cost: £35 + VAT for non-members, Discounted rate for PHT members
The next Rushlight Built Environment Briefing supported by the Passivhaus Trust will be focused on the latest Sustainable New Homes.
Certified Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: 16th - 25th November 2011
Time: Distance Learning and 7 training days split over two weeks
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £2,250+VAT for non-members, £2000+VAT for PHT Members
The Certified European Passivhaus Designer (CEPH) qualification provides candidates with all of the skills necessary to successfully design and deliver domestic buildings to the Passivhaus standard. This CEPH training course is conducted by the BRE.
One day Understanding Passivhaus Course
Date: 16th November 2011
Time: All day
Location: Kingston
Cost: £295+VAT for non-members, £265.50+VAT for PHT members
This introductory Passivhaus course will give you a clear understanding of the design priniciples, drivers and outcomes and will help you to incorporate passivhaus in your developments.
UK Passivhaus Open Days 2011- Registration
Date: 11th - 13th November
Time: Various
Location: All over the UK
Cost: FREE
The UK Passivhaus Open Days has been organised in conjunction with The International Passive House Days set up by the International Passive House Association (iPHA).
UK Passivhaus Open Days 2011- Projects
Date: 11th - 13th November
Time: Various
Location: All over the UK
Cost: FREE
The UK Passivhaus Open Days has been organised in conjunction with The International Passive House Days set up by the International Passive House Association (iPHA).
Zero Carbon Homes: Designing to meet current and proposed energy standards
Date: 3rd November 2011
Time: 13:00 arrival for a 13:15 start. 17:00 finish
Location: The Building Centre, Store St, London WC1E 7BT
Cost: £55 + VAT
The course provides guidance on how to design zero carbon homes in concrete and masonry.
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: One Day Course
Time: 3rd November 2011
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £350+VAT, 10% discount for PHT members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
October 2011
Cost effective Passivhaus
Date: 26th October 2011
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Architype, Upper Twyford Barn, HR2 8AD
Cost: FREE
Hereford Regional meeting for Passivhaus Trust Members and friends
UK Passivhaus Conference 2011
Date: 24th & 25th October 2011
Time: All day
Location: Barbican, London
Cost: £195+VAT (1 day), £330+VAT (2days),£175+VAT(1day) for PHT members,£300+VAT(2days) for PHT members
The 2011 two day UK Passivhaus Conference offers a comprehensive review of the uptake of Passivhaus in the UK covering the standard, its suitability in the UK, leading edge case studies and practical delivery of the first Passivhaus projects in the UK. The conference is being organised by the Passivhaus Trust and the BRE, together with their supporting partners and affiliates.
The Passivhaus Standard in affordable housing
Date: 18th October 2011
Time: 10:00 - 15:30
Location: Hadlow College, Hadlow, Tonbridge
Cost: £40
A one day conference introducing the Passivhaus Standard to social housing providers, local authoriFes, contractors and designers. To be held in a completed Passivhaus at Hadlow College.
Building a Passivhaus using standard UK building techniques
Date: 3rd October 2011
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
Location: Green Building Company/ Store offices; near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire and Denby Dale
Cost: £295+VAT for non-members, £265.50 +VAT for PHT members
Green Building Store's construction division Green Building Company will be offering a further one-day intensive course on the Passivhaus construction techniques used at UK projects such as the Denby Dale Passivhaus.
September 2011
Passive House Night
Date: 28th September 2011
Time: 1800 - 2000
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £20 + VAT (15% discount for PHT members)
A short introduction to the Passive House Standard. with an overview of all concepts and criteria.
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: 21st to 30th September
Time: Distance Learning and 7 training days split over two weeks
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £2,250+VAT for non-members, £2,000+VAT for PHT Members
The Certified European Passivhaus Designer (CEPH) qualification provides candidates with all of the skills necessary to successfully design and deliver domestic buildings to the Passivhaus standard. This CEPH training course is conducted by the BRE.
Introduction to Passive House Standard
Date: 21st September 2011
Time: 0930 - 1630
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £180 + VAT (15% discount for PHT members)
A one day seminar by the Scottish Passive House Centre will cover the Passive House concept, dispel the myths surrounding passive House and impart their experiences of passive House in Scotland and the rest of the UK so far.
AECB 2011 Annual Conference
Date: 16th & 17th September 2011
Time: 2 Days
Location: University of Nottingham, Jubilee Campus
Cost: £200 + VAT, AECB Members only
This year's AECB members' conference on 'Retrofit: Moving in and Moving on' will be held at the award winning University of Nottingham, Jubilee Campus on Friday 16th & Saturday 17th September 2011.
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 16th September 2011
Time: All day
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £350+VAT, 10% discount for PHT members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
Passivhaus site visit: Oakmeadow Primary School
Date: 9th September
Time: 12:30-15:00
Location: Wolverhampton
Cost: FREE
Designing and constructing Oakmeadow Primary school to Passivhaus within a standard budget and no extra funding has been a huge challenge, but has been achieved. Key factors that have helped this to be achieved will be described in more detail on the visit.
Wimbish Passivhaus FREE monthly visitor experience
Date: Monthly, from 6 September 2011
Time: 10:00am - 1:30pm
Location: Wimbish, Essex
Cost: FREE
This monthly visitor experience hosted by Founder members Hastoe Housing Association offers housing, sustainability and construction professionals the opportunity to see and learn about the first accredited affordable rural Passivhaus development in the UK.
CarbonLite Passivhaus Designer Course & Exam
Date: September, October 2011
Time: All day
Location: London & Bristol
Cost: £2349 +VAT for non-members; £1999 +VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
AECB CarbonLite is offering a Passive House Designer programme specifically for the UK. The first courses will be running in September 2011 and delivered by UK professionals with Passivhaus experience.
August 2011
Passive House Planning Package (PHPP)
Date: 24th & 25th August 2011
Time: 2 Days
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members, 15% discount for PHT members
This 2-day workshop is tailored for architects and consultants who would like to get to know the Passive House Planning Package and for Certified Passive House Designers, who would like to refresh their knowledge or get help with current projects.
Introduction To Passive House Standard
Date: 17th August 2011
Time: 9:30am-4:30 pm
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £180.00 (+VAT) for non-members, 15% discount for PHT members
This one day seminar organised by the Scottish Passive House Centre will cover the Passivhaus concept, the mythns surrounding Passivhaus and their experiences in Passivhaus so far.
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 5th August 2011
Time: All day
Location: BRE, Watford
Cost: £350+VAT, 10% discount for PHT members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
July 2011
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 26th July 2011
Time: All day
Location: James Watt Conference Centre, East Kilbride
Cost: £350+VAT, 10% discount for PHT members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
West Midlands Sustainable Built Environment Forum
Date: 14th July 2011
Time: 10:00 - 1:00
Location: West Midlands Centre for Constructing Excellence, Birmingham
Cost: FREE
Jonathan Hines, Architype and Matt Wisdom, Thomas Vale will be talking about how they have applied the Passivhaus standard to non-domestic projects.
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: 13th - 22nd July 2011
Time: Distance Learning and 7 training days split over two weeks
Location: BRE, Watford
Cost: £2,250+VAT for non-members, £2000+VAT for Passivhaus Trust Members
The Certified European Passivhaus Designer (CEPH) qualification provides candidates with all of the skills necessary to successfully design and deliver domestic buildings to the Passivhaus standard. This CEPH training course is conducted by the BRE.
Passivhaus Trust 1st Anniversary Event
Date: 5th Juy 2011
Time: 14:45 - 20:00
Location: Residence of the Austrian Ambassador, Belgrave Square, London
Cost: FREE for PHT members, £120+VAT for non-members
An afternoon seminar exploring the state of play of Passivhaus in the UK, followed by an evening drinks and networking jamboree.
June 2011
Passivhaus site visits with the AECB
Date: 14th May 2011, 24th June 2011
Time: Various
Location: Disability Essex and Highwood Village Hall, Essex
Cost: FREE
The Passivhaus Trust is pleased to collaborate with the AECB on Passivhaus site visits to Disability Essex and Highwood Village Hall.
Achieving PassivHaus standards - existing stock and new build
Date: 23rd June 2011
Time: 10:30-11:15
Location: The Ideas Exchange Seminars, CIH Conference 2011Harrogate
Cost: FREE
Mark Elton of ECD Architects will be talking about 'Why Passivhaus is different?'
2 Day PHPP Workshop
Date: 22nd-23rd June
Time: 9:00am-16:30pm
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £295+VAT for non-members, £147.50 +VAT with funding, 15% discount for Passivhaus Trust members
This 2-day workshop is tailored for architects and consultants who would like to get to know the Passive House Planning Package and for Certified Passive House Designers, who would like to refresh their knowledge or get help with current projects.
Passivhaus site visit: Gentoo Racecourse Development
Date: 16th June 2011
Time: 13:30-16:30
Location: Houghton-le-Spring, Durham
Cost: £25 + VAT for Passivhaus Trust members, £50 + VAT to non-members
This site visit organised by the Good Homes Alliance, provides a unique opportunity to view the Gentoo Racecourse Passivhaus development at an exciting stage in construction, and to hear from the experts about the benefits and challenges of design and construction of a development to Passivhaus standard.
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 10th June 2011
Time: All day
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £350+VAT for non-members, £315+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
One day Understanding Passivhaus Course
Date: 1st June 2011
Time: All day
Location: Kingston
Cost: £295+VAT for non-members, £265.50+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This introductory Passivhaus course is developed and delivered by Sustainable Homes with Certified Passivhaus Designers.
May 2011
15th International Passive House Conference 2011
Date: 27th-28th May 2011
Time: All day
Location: Innsbruck, Austria
Cost: Early booking rate (by 1 April 2011): 490 Euros, Regular rate 595 Euros ; Passivhaus Members discount 30 Euros
The annual International Passive House conference organised by the Passivhaus Institute will include an exhibition area of Passivhaus products and is followed by a day of excursions to Passivhaus projects.
Factfinding Tour to Austria: Passivhaus concepts put into practice
Date: 26th May 2011
Time: All day
Location: Innsbruck, Austria
Cost: Sponsored tour limited to 10 PHT members
A tour of Passivhaus projects in Innsbruck, Austria, to discover recent developments in Passivhaus and an opportunity to meet some of Austria's most innovative players in the low energy building sector
The role of Passivhaus Homes in a Low Carbon Future
Date: 24th May 2011
Time: Half Day
Location: Milton Keynes
Cost: £60 + VAT
A half day event at The National Energy Centre, Milton Keynes, introducing Passivhaus standards and how they fit with other regulatory frameworks for both new build and refurbishment.
Certified European Passive House Designer Training course and Exam
Date: Module 1 - 16th to 20th May 2011, Module 2 30th May to 3rd June 2011, Exam - 11th June 2011
Time: See event page for more details
Location: University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
Cost: £1650 for complete training course and £280 for exam (+VAT), Special discount of £150 available for PHT members
Delivered by the University of Strathclyde, this is an Intensive Training Course and Exam providing Knowledge and Assessment for Accreditation as Certified European Passive House Designer
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 12th May 2011
Time: All day
Location: Cardiff
Cost: £350+VAT for non-members, £315+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
Thermal Bridging
Date: 12th May 2011
Time: All day
Location: Westbourne Grove, London
Cost: £299+VAT for non-members, £249+VAT for Passivhaus Trust Members
This course will teach you how to calculate and minimise the effects of Thermal Bridging in low energy building design.
Using PHPP to Design Low Energy Buildings
Date: 10th May 2011 - 11th May 2011
Time: 2 day course
Location: Westbourne Grove, London
Cost: £599+VAT for non-members, £499 +VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This 2 day course is for those that would like to learn how to collate data from drawings and enter into the PHPP software.
Passivhaus for Schools: Exhibition
Date: 10th May to 12th June 2011
Time: Ongoing exhibition
Location: Shop Gallery, The Architecture Centre, Bristol
Cost: FREE
This exhibition looks at how Passivhaus principles can be applied to school buildings
Understanding the Passivhaus Standard, Principles and Methodologies
Date: 9th May 2011
Time: All day
Location: Westbourne Grove, London
Cost: £299 for non-members, £249 for Passivhaus Trust members
If you are new to Passivhaus, and want to learn more from industry experts, this is a 1 day workshop that will give you a good general understanding of Passivhaus Low Energy Building Standard.
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: 4th-13th May 2011
Time: Distance Learning and 7 training days split over two weeks
Location: BRE, Garston
Cost: £2,250+VAT for non-members, £2000+VAT for Passivhaus Trust Members
The Certified European Passivhaus Designer (CEPH) qualification provides candidates with all of the skills necessary to successfully design and deliver domestic buildings to the Passivhaus standard. This CEPH training course is conducted by the BRE.
April 2011
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 15th April 2011
Time:
Location: BRE Garston
Cost: £350+VAT for non-members, £315+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
Passive House Window Technology Workshop
Date: 14th April 2011
Time:
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth
Cost: £180+VAT for non-members, £153+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This seminar will give you the knowledge on what to look for to ensure you choose the best manufacturers to supply you with the right product suitable for your future projects.
Low Carbon 4 Real plus Feedback and Monitoring: Closing the performance gap
Date: 14th April 2011
Time:
Location: UCL, London
Cost: £180+VAT for non-members, £100+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
The Good Homes Alliance (GHA) are holding a one day conference on how to close the performance gap between the design and built stage through testing, monitoring and post occupancy evaluation. There will also be an exhibition on monitoring products and kits.
Building a Passivhaus using standard UK building techniques
Date: 4th APril 2011
Time:
Location: Green Building Store's HQ in Huddersfield West Yorkshire
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members / £265.50 (+VAT) for PHT members
Green Building Store's construction division Green Building Company is running an intensive one day Passivhaus training event.
March 2011
Passivhaus Training course
Date: 16th March 2011
Time:
Location: Glasgow
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members / £265.50 (+VAT) for Passivhaus Trust members
The course developed by Sustainable Homes gives an introduction and overview of Passivhaus principles and includes practical examples of how they work with the Code for Sustainable Homes.
PassivHaus – 20 Years of Experience in Very Low Energy Buildings
Date: 4th March 2011
Time:
Location: University of Cambridge
Cost: FREE
Professor Wolfgang Feist, the founder and director of the Passive House Institute in Darmstadt, will be presenting the experiences gained from projects and monitoring of passive house buildings over the last 20 years at the University of Cambridge.
Aligning Passivhaus Principles with Codes and Regulations
Date: 2nd March 2011
Time:
Location: Ecobuild - ExCel, London
Cost: FREE
This session at Ecobuild 2011 will explore how Passivhaus principles lie within existing regulations, codes and standards in the UK and how the principles can be applied in practice.
Passivhaus Principles in Refurbishment
Date: 1st March 2011
Time:
Location: Ecobuild - Excel, London
Cost: FREE
This session at Ecobuild will look at how Passivhaus can help with refurbishment in theory and in practice, shown by case studies.
Driving Passivhaus delivery in the UK
Date: 1st March 2011
Time:
Location: Eco-build, ExCel-London
Cost: FREE
This session will introduce the Passivhaus Standard and explain the benefits of its use in the UK. Presentations will include examples and case studies and explain what is required to achieve certification
February 2011
AECB CarbonLite Passivhaus training courses
Date: 7th February 2011
Time:
Location: London and Bristol
Cost: Various
The AECB are running CarbonLite Passivhaus training courses in London & Bristol during February 2011.
January 2011
Passivhaus: Principles and Examples
Date: 18th Jan 2011
Time:
Location: Bath
Cost: £50 + VAT
The Building Centre is organising a half day seminar that will look at the principles and performance standards of Passivhaus and give practical guidance on the requirements for certification.
December 2010
Passivhaus in the UK
Date: 2nd December 2010
Time:
Location: London
Cost: £100 non-members / £80 Passivhaus Trust, RESET members or students
Some of the UK's foremost practitioners in Passivhaus design come together for a masterclass on the principles behind PassivHaus
November 2010
Building a Passivhaus : Learning from the Denby Dale experience
Date: 29th November 2010
Time:
Location: Green Building Company Store offices; near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire and Denby Dale
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members / £265.50 (+VAT) for PHT members
Green Building Store is running an intensive one day Passivhaus training event on the design and construction techniques used at the Denby Dale Passivhaus
One day understanding Passivhaus course
Date: 26th November 2010
Time:
Location: Kingston
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members, £250.75 for PHT members (+VAT)
Sustainable Homes and ECD Architects, have developed a new Passivhaus course which gives an introduction and overview of Passivhaus principles
UK Passivhaus Open Days 2010
Date: 12th November 2010
Time:
Location: All over the UK
Cost: FREE
Experience the comforts of the Passivhaus standard first hand and learn more about it at the UK Passivhaus Open Days
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Course and Exam
Date: 1st November 2010
Time:
Location: University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
Cost: £1650 for non-members/£1500 for PHT members for the course. £280 (+ VAT)
This course and exam in English will be delivered by the University of Strathclyde and supported by Passivhaus experts
Founder's and Partner's meeting
| Date: 24th January 2012 | Time: 13:00 onwards |
| Location: Mayville Community Centre, London | Cost: FREE |
We have the pleasure of inviting Founder members and Partners to our second meeting of this kind to be held in a Passivhaus building.
Passivhaus Site Visit: Bryce Lodge
| Date: 12th January 2012 | Time: 13:30 - 16:30 |
| Location: Horsham, West Sussex | Cost: FREE |
This visit organised by Osborne and Saxon Weald will explore the design and construction and use of i-SIPS on the 12 Passivhaus homes, part of the Bryce Lodge social housing scheme.
The Passive House Night
| Date: 8th December 2011 | Time: 18:00 to 20:30 |
| Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife | Cost: £20 + VAT (15% discount for PHT members) |
This two hour event includes a short introduction to the Passivhaus standard and an overview of all concepts & criteria.
The Passivhaus Standard Demystified
| Date: 8th December 2011 | Time: TBC |
| Location: Hadlow College, Hadlow, Tonbridge | Cost: £75 for non-members, £70 for PHT members |
A one day conference introducing the Passivhaus Standard to planning officers, building control, architects, and contractors, focussing on the planning, policy, and aesthetic issues.
Retrofit Event- Beyond the Green Deal: Refurbishment to exemplary low-energy standards
| Date: 5th December 2011 | Time: 14:00 to 21:00 |
| Location: The Royal College of Physicians, 11 St Andrews Place, Regent's Park, London NW1 4LE | Cost: Free to PHT & GHA members; £100 + VAT for non members |
This event will explore the issue of delivering low energy housing in reality - which is central to the approaches of both the Passivhaus Trust and the Good Homes Alliance (GHA) - both through theory and practical examples. The event will be followed by the GHA annual debate and Christmas drinks.
November 2011
Rushlight Built Environment Briefing: Sustainable New Homes
Date: 23rd November 2011
Time: 5.30pm - 9.00pm
Location: 10 Queen Street Place, London EC4R 1BE
Cost: £35 + VAT for non-members, Discounted rate for PHT members
The next Rushlight Built Environment Briefing supported by the Passivhaus Trust will be focused on the latest Sustainable New Homes.
Certified Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: 16th - 25th November 2011
Time: Distance Learning and 7 training days split over two weeks
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £2,250+VAT for non-members, £2000+VAT for PHT Members
The Certified European Passivhaus Designer (CEPH) qualification provides candidates with all of the skills necessary to successfully design and deliver domestic buildings to the Passivhaus standard. This CEPH training course is conducted by the BRE.
One day Understanding Passivhaus Course
Date: 16th November 2011
Time: All day
Location: Kingston
Cost: £295+VAT for non-members, £265.50+VAT for PHT members
This introductory Passivhaus course will give you a clear understanding of the design priniciples, drivers and outcomes and will help you to incorporate passivhaus in your developments.
UK Passivhaus Open Days 2011- Registration
Date: 11th - 13th November
Time: Various
Location: All over the UK
Cost: FREE
The UK Passivhaus Open Days has been organised in conjunction with The International Passive House Days set up by the International Passive House Association (iPHA).
UK Passivhaus Open Days 2011- Projects
Date: 11th - 13th November
Time: Various
Location: All over the UK
Cost: FREE
The UK Passivhaus Open Days has been organised in conjunction with The International Passive House Days set up by the International Passive House Association (iPHA).
Zero Carbon Homes: Designing to meet current and proposed energy standards
Date: 3rd November 2011
Time: 13:00 arrival for a 13:15 start. 17:00 finish
Location: The Building Centre, Store St, London WC1E 7BT
Cost: £55 + VAT
The course provides guidance on how to design zero carbon homes in concrete and masonry.
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: One Day Course
Time: 3rd November 2011
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £350+VAT, 10% discount for PHT members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
October 2011
Cost effective Passivhaus
Date: 26th October 2011
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Architype, Upper Twyford Barn, HR2 8AD
Cost: FREE
Hereford Regional meeting for Passivhaus Trust Members and friends
UK Passivhaus Conference 2011
Date: 24th & 25th October 2011
Time: All day
Location: Barbican, London
Cost: £195+VAT (1 day), £330+VAT (2days),£175+VAT(1day) for PHT members,£300+VAT(2days) for PHT members
The 2011 two day UK Passivhaus Conference offers a comprehensive review of the uptake of Passivhaus in the UK covering the standard, its suitability in the UK, leading edge case studies and practical delivery of the first Passivhaus projects in the UK. The conference is being organised by the Passivhaus Trust and the BRE, together with their supporting partners and affiliates.
The Passivhaus Standard in affordable housing
Date: 18th October 2011
Time: 10:00 - 15:30
Location: Hadlow College, Hadlow, Tonbridge
Cost: £40
A one day conference introducing the Passivhaus Standard to social housing providers, local authoriFes, contractors and designers. To be held in a completed Passivhaus at Hadlow College.
Building a Passivhaus using standard UK building techniques
Date: 3rd October 2011
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
Location: Green Building Company/ Store offices; near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire and Denby Dale
Cost: £295+VAT for non-members, £265.50 +VAT for PHT members
Green Building Store's construction division Green Building Company will be offering a further one-day intensive course on the Passivhaus construction techniques used at UK projects such as the Denby Dale Passivhaus.
September 2011
Passive House Night
Date: 28th September 2011
Time: 1800 - 2000
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £20 + VAT (15% discount for PHT members)
A short introduction to the Passive House Standard. with an overview of all concepts and criteria.
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: 21st to 30th September
Time: Distance Learning and 7 training days split over two weeks
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £2,250+VAT for non-members, £2,000+VAT for PHT Members
The Certified European Passivhaus Designer (CEPH) qualification provides candidates with all of the skills necessary to successfully design and deliver domestic buildings to the Passivhaus standard. This CEPH training course is conducted by the BRE.
Introduction to Passive House Standard
Date: 21st September 2011
Time: 0930 - 1630
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £180 + VAT (15% discount for PHT members)
A one day seminar by the Scottish Passive House Centre will cover the Passive House concept, dispel the myths surrounding passive House and impart their experiences of passive House in Scotland and the rest of the UK so far.
AECB 2011 Annual Conference
Date: 16th & 17th September 2011
Time: 2 Days
Location: University of Nottingham, Jubilee Campus
Cost: £200 + VAT, AECB Members only
This year's AECB members' conference on 'Retrofit: Moving in and Moving on' will be held at the award winning University of Nottingham, Jubilee Campus on Friday 16th & Saturday 17th September 2011.
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 16th September 2011
Time: All day
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £350+VAT, 10% discount for PHT members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
Passivhaus site visit: Oakmeadow Primary School
Date: 9th September
Time: 12:30-15:00
Location: Wolverhampton
Cost: FREE
Designing and constructing Oakmeadow Primary school to Passivhaus within a standard budget and no extra funding has been a huge challenge, but has been achieved. Key factors that have helped this to be achieved will be described in more detail on the visit.
Wimbish Passivhaus FREE monthly visitor experience
Date: Monthly, from 6 September 2011
Time: 10:00am - 1:30pm
Location: Wimbish, Essex
Cost: FREE
This monthly visitor experience hosted by Founder members Hastoe Housing Association offers housing, sustainability and construction professionals the opportunity to see and learn about the first accredited affordable rural Passivhaus development in the UK.
CarbonLite Passivhaus Designer Course & Exam
Date: September, October 2011
Time: All day
Location: London & Bristol
Cost: £2349 +VAT for non-members; £1999 +VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
AECB CarbonLite is offering a Passive House Designer programme specifically for the UK. The first courses will be running in September 2011 and delivered by UK professionals with Passivhaus experience.
August 2011
Passive House Planning Package (PHPP)
Date: 24th & 25th August 2011
Time: 2 Days
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members, 15% discount for PHT members
This 2-day workshop is tailored for architects and consultants who would like to get to know the Passive House Planning Package and for Certified Passive House Designers, who would like to refresh their knowledge or get help with current projects.
Introduction To Passive House Standard
Date: 17th August 2011
Time: 9:30am-4:30 pm
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £180.00 (+VAT) for non-members, 15% discount for PHT members
This one day seminar organised by the Scottish Passive House Centre will cover the Passivhaus concept, the mythns surrounding Passivhaus and their experiences in Passivhaus so far.
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 5th August 2011
Time: All day
Location: BRE, Watford
Cost: £350+VAT, 10% discount for PHT members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
July 2011
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 26th July 2011
Time: All day
Location: James Watt Conference Centre, East Kilbride
Cost: £350+VAT, 10% discount for PHT members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
West Midlands Sustainable Built Environment Forum
Date: 14th July 2011
Time: 10:00 - 1:00
Location: West Midlands Centre for Constructing Excellence, Birmingham
Cost: FREE
Jonathan Hines, Architype and Matt Wisdom, Thomas Vale will be talking about how they have applied the Passivhaus standard to non-domestic projects.
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: 13th - 22nd July 2011
Time: Distance Learning and 7 training days split over two weeks
Location: BRE, Watford
Cost: £2,250+VAT for non-members, £2000+VAT for Passivhaus Trust Members
The Certified European Passivhaus Designer (CEPH) qualification provides candidates with all of the skills necessary to successfully design and deliver domestic buildings to the Passivhaus standard. This CEPH training course is conducted by the BRE.
Passivhaus Trust 1st Anniversary Event
Date: 5th Juy 2011
Time: 14:45 - 20:00
Location: Residence of the Austrian Ambassador, Belgrave Square, London
Cost: FREE for PHT members, £120+VAT for non-members
An afternoon seminar exploring the state of play of Passivhaus in the UK, followed by an evening drinks and networking jamboree.
June 2011
Passivhaus site visits with the AECB
Date: 14th May 2011, 24th June 2011
Time: Various
Location: Disability Essex and Highwood Village Hall, Essex
Cost: FREE
The Passivhaus Trust is pleased to collaborate with the AECB on Passivhaus site visits to Disability Essex and Highwood Village Hall.
Achieving PassivHaus standards - existing stock and new build
Date: 23rd June 2011
Time: 10:30-11:15
Location: The Ideas Exchange Seminars, CIH Conference 2011Harrogate
Cost: FREE
Mark Elton of ECD Architects will be talking about 'Why Passivhaus is different?'
2 Day PHPP Workshop
Date: 22nd-23rd June
Time: 9:00am-16:30pm
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £295+VAT for non-members, £147.50 +VAT with funding, 15% discount for Passivhaus Trust members
This 2-day workshop is tailored for architects and consultants who would like to get to know the Passive House Planning Package and for Certified Passive House Designers, who would like to refresh their knowledge or get help with current projects.
Passivhaus site visit: Gentoo Racecourse Development
Date: 16th June 2011
Time: 13:30-16:30
Location: Houghton-le-Spring, Durham
Cost: £25 + VAT for Passivhaus Trust members, £50 + VAT to non-members
This site visit organised by the Good Homes Alliance, provides a unique opportunity to view the Gentoo Racecourse Passivhaus development at an exciting stage in construction, and to hear from the experts about the benefits and challenges of design and construction of a development to Passivhaus standard.
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 10th June 2011
Time: All day
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £350+VAT for non-members, £315+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
One day Understanding Passivhaus Course
Date: 1st June 2011
Time: All day
Location: Kingston
Cost: £295+VAT for non-members, £265.50+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This introductory Passivhaus course is developed and delivered by Sustainable Homes with Certified Passivhaus Designers.
May 2011
15th International Passive House Conference 2011
Date: 27th-28th May 2011
Time: All day
Location: Innsbruck, Austria
Cost: Early booking rate (by 1 April 2011): 490 Euros, Regular rate 595 Euros ; Passivhaus Members discount 30 Euros
The annual International Passive House conference organised by the Passivhaus Institute will include an exhibition area of Passivhaus products and is followed by a day of excursions to Passivhaus projects.
Factfinding Tour to Austria: Passivhaus concepts put into practice
Date: 26th May 2011
Time: All day
Location: Innsbruck, Austria
Cost: Sponsored tour limited to 10 PHT members
A tour of Passivhaus projects in Innsbruck, Austria, to discover recent developments in Passivhaus and an opportunity to meet some of Austria's most innovative players in the low energy building sector
The role of Passivhaus Homes in a Low Carbon Future
Date: 24th May 2011
Time: Half Day
Location: Milton Keynes
Cost: £60 + VAT
A half day event at The National Energy Centre, Milton Keynes, introducing Passivhaus standards and how they fit with other regulatory frameworks for both new build and refurbishment.
Certified European Passive House Designer Training course and Exam
Date: Module 1 - 16th to 20th May 2011, Module 2 30th May to 3rd June 2011, Exam - 11th June 2011
Time: See event page for more details
Location: University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
Cost: £1650 for complete training course and £280 for exam (+VAT), Special discount of £150 available for PHT members
Delivered by the University of Strathclyde, this is an Intensive Training Course and Exam providing Knowledge and Assessment for Accreditation as Certified European Passive House Designer
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 12th May 2011
Time: All day
Location: Cardiff
Cost: £350+VAT for non-members, £315+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
Thermal Bridging
Date: 12th May 2011
Time: All day
Location: Westbourne Grove, London
Cost: £299+VAT for non-members, £249+VAT for Passivhaus Trust Members
This course will teach you how to calculate and minimise the effects of Thermal Bridging in low energy building design.
Using PHPP to Design Low Energy Buildings
Date: 10th May 2011 - 11th May 2011
Time: 2 day course
Location: Westbourne Grove, London
Cost: £599+VAT for non-members, £499 +VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This 2 day course is for those that would like to learn how to collate data from drawings and enter into the PHPP software.
Passivhaus for Schools: Exhibition
Date: 10th May to 12th June 2011
Time: Ongoing exhibition
Location: Shop Gallery, The Architecture Centre, Bristol
Cost: FREE
This exhibition looks at how Passivhaus principles can be applied to school buildings
Understanding the Passivhaus Standard, Principles and Methodologies
Date: 9th May 2011
Time: All day
Location: Westbourne Grove, London
Cost: £299 for non-members, £249 for Passivhaus Trust members
If you are new to Passivhaus, and want to learn more from industry experts, this is a 1 day workshop that will give you a good general understanding of Passivhaus Low Energy Building Standard.
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: 4th-13th May 2011
Time: Distance Learning and 7 training days split over two weeks
Location: BRE, Garston
Cost: £2,250+VAT for non-members, £2000+VAT for Passivhaus Trust Members
The Certified European Passivhaus Designer (CEPH) qualification provides candidates with all of the skills necessary to successfully design and deliver domestic buildings to the Passivhaus standard. This CEPH training course is conducted by the BRE.
April 2011
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 15th April 2011
Time:
Location: BRE Garston
Cost: £350+VAT for non-members, £315+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
Passive House Window Technology Workshop
Date: 14th April 2011
Time:
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth
Cost: £180+VAT for non-members, £153+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This seminar will give you the knowledge on what to look for to ensure you choose the best manufacturers to supply you with the right product suitable for your future projects.
Low Carbon 4 Real plus Feedback and Monitoring: Closing the performance gap
Date: 14th April 2011
Time:
Location: UCL, London
Cost: £180+VAT for non-members, £100+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
The Good Homes Alliance (GHA) are holding a one day conference on how to close the performance gap between the design and built stage through testing, monitoring and post occupancy evaluation. There will also be an exhibition on monitoring products and kits.
Building a Passivhaus using standard UK building techniques
Date: 4th APril 2011
Time:
Location: Green Building Store's HQ in Huddersfield West Yorkshire
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members / £265.50 (+VAT) for PHT members
Green Building Store's construction division Green Building Company is running an intensive one day Passivhaus training event.
March 2011
Passivhaus Training course
Date: 16th March 2011
Time:
Location: Glasgow
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members / £265.50 (+VAT) for Passivhaus Trust members
The course developed by Sustainable Homes gives an introduction and overview of Passivhaus principles and includes practical examples of how they work with the Code for Sustainable Homes.
PassivHaus – 20 Years of Experience in Very Low Energy Buildings
Date: 4th March 2011
Time:
Location: University of Cambridge
Cost: FREE
Professor Wolfgang Feist, the founder and director of the Passive House Institute in Darmstadt, will be presenting the experiences gained from projects and monitoring of passive house buildings over the last 20 years at the University of Cambridge.
Aligning Passivhaus Principles with Codes and Regulations
Date: 2nd March 2011
Time:
Location: Ecobuild - ExCel, London
Cost: FREE
This session at Ecobuild 2011 will explore how Passivhaus principles lie within existing regulations, codes and standards in the UK and how the principles can be applied in practice.
Passivhaus Principles in Refurbishment
Date: 1st March 2011
Time:
Location: Ecobuild - Excel, London
Cost: FREE
This session at Ecobuild will look at how Passivhaus can help with refurbishment in theory and in practice, shown by case studies.
Driving Passivhaus delivery in the UK
Date: 1st March 2011
Time:
Location: Eco-build, ExCel-London
Cost: FREE
This session will introduce the Passivhaus Standard and explain the benefits of its use in the UK. Presentations will include examples and case studies and explain what is required to achieve certification
February 2011
AECB CarbonLite Passivhaus training courses
Date: 7th February 2011
Time:
Location: London and Bristol
Cost: Various
The AECB are running CarbonLite Passivhaus training courses in London & Bristol during February 2011.
January 2011
Passivhaus: Principles and Examples
Date: 18th Jan 2011
Time:
Location: Bath
Cost: £50 + VAT
The Building Centre is organising a half day seminar that will look at the principles and performance standards of Passivhaus and give practical guidance on the requirements for certification.
December 2010
Passivhaus in the UK
Date: 2nd December 2010
Time:
Location: London
Cost: £100 non-members / £80 Passivhaus Trust, RESET members or students
Some of the UK's foremost practitioners in Passivhaus design come together for a masterclass on the principles behind PassivHaus
November 2010
Building a Passivhaus : Learning from the Denby Dale experience
Date: 29th November 2010
Time:
Location: Green Building Company Store offices; near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire and Denby Dale
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members / £265.50 (+VAT) for PHT members
Green Building Store is running an intensive one day Passivhaus training event on the design and construction techniques used at the Denby Dale Passivhaus
One day understanding Passivhaus course
Date: 26th November 2010
Time:
Location: Kingston
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members, £250.75 for PHT members (+VAT)
Sustainable Homes and ECD Architects, have developed a new Passivhaus course which gives an introduction and overview of Passivhaus principles
UK Passivhaus Open Days 2010
Date: 12th November 2010
Time:
Location: All over the UK
Cost: FREE
Experience the comforts of the Passivhaus standard first hand and learn more about it at the UK Passivhaus Open Days
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Course and Exam
Date: 1st November 2010
Time:
Location: University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
Cost: £1650 for non-members/£1500 for PHT members for the course. £280 (+ VAT)
This course and exam in English will be delivered by the University of Strathclyde and supported by Passivhaus experts
Rushlight Built Environment Briefing: Sustainable New Homes
| Date: 23rd November 2011 | Time: 5.30pm - 9.00pm |
| Location: 10 Queen Street Place, London EC4R 1BE | Cost: £35 + VAT for non-members, Discounted rate for PHT members |
The next Rushlight Built Environment Briefing supported by the Passivhaus Trust will be focused on the latest Sustainable New Homes.
Certified Passivhaus Designer Training
| Date: 16th - 25th November 2011 | Time: Distance Learning and 7 training days split over two weeks |
| Location: BRE Watford | Cost: £2,250+VAT for non-members, £2000+VAT for PHT Members |
The Certified European Passivhaus Designer (CEPH) qualification provides candidates with all of the skills necessary to successfully design and deliver domestic buildings to the Passivhaus standard. This CEPH training course is conducted by the BRE.
One day Understanding Passivhaus Course
| Date: 16th November 2011 | Time: All day |
| Location: Kingston | Cost: £295+VAT for non-members, £265.50+VAT for PHT members |
This introductory Passivhaus course will give you a clear understanding of the design priniciples, drivers and outcomes and will help you to incorporate passivhaus in your developments.
UK Passivhaus Open Days 2011- Registration
| Date: 11th - 13th November | Time: Various |
| Location: All over the UK | Cost: FREE |
The UK Passivhaus Open Days has been organised in conjunction with The International Passive House Days set up by the International Passive House Association (iPHA).
UK Passivhaus Open Days 2011- Projects
| Date: 11th - 13th November | Time: Various |
| Location: All over the UK | Cost: FREE |
The UK Passivhaus Open Days has been organised in conjunction with The International Passive House Days set up by the International Passive House Association (iPHA).
Zero Carbon Homes: Designing to meet current and proposed energy standards
| Date: 3rd November 2011 | Time: 13:00 arrival for a 13:15 start. 17:00 finish |
| Location: The Building Centre, Store St, London WC1E 7BT | Cost: £55 + VAT |
The course provides guidance on how to design zero carbon homes in concrete and masonry.
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
| Date: One Day Course | Time: 3rd November 2011 |
| Location: BRE Watford | Cost: £350+VAT, 10% discount for PHT members |
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
Cost effective Passivhaus
| Date: 26th October 2011 | Time: 6:30pm |
| Location: Architype, Upper Twyford Barn, HR2 8AD | Cost: FREE |
Hereford Regional meeting for Passivhaus Trust Members and friends
UK Passivhaus Conference 2011
| Date: 24th & 25th October 2011 | Time: All day |
| Location: Barbican, London | Cost: £195+VAT (1 day), £330+VAT (2days),£175+VAT(1day) for PHT members,£300+VAT(2days) for PHT members |
The 2011 two day UK Passivhaus Conference offers a comprehensive review of the uptake of Passivhaus in the UK covering the standard, its suitability in the UK, leading edge case studies and practical delivery of the first Passivhaus projects in the UK. The conference is being organised by the Passivhaus Trust and the BRE, together with their supporting partners and affiliates.
The Passivhaus Standard in affordable housing
| Date: 18th October 2011 | Time: 10:00 - 15:30 |
| Location: Hadlow College, Hadlow, Tonbridge | Cost: £40 |
A one day conference introducing the Passivhaus Standard to social housing providers, local authoriFes, contractors and designers. To be held in a completed Passivhaus at Hadlow College.
Building a Passivhaus using standard UK building techniques
| Date: 3rd October 2011 | Time: 9:00am-5:00pm |
| Location: Green Building Company/ Store offices; near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire and Denby Dale | Cost: £295+VAT for non-members, £265.50 +VAT for PHT members |
Green Building Store's construction division Green Building Company will be offering a further one-day intensive course on the Passivhaus construction techniques used at UK projects such as the Denby Dale Passivhaus.
September 2011
Passive House Night
Date: 28th September 2011
Time: 1800 - 2000
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £20 + VAT (15% discount for PHT members)
A short introduction to the Passive House Standard. with an overview of all concepts and criteria.
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: 21st to 30th September
Time: Distance Learning and 7 training days split over two weeks
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £2,250+VAT for non-members, £2,000+VAT for PHT Members
The Certified European Passivhaus Designer (CEPH) qualification provides candidates with all of the skills necessary to successfully design and deliver domestic buildings to the Passivhaus standard. This CEPH training course is conducted by the BRE.
Introduction to Passive House Standard
Date: 21st September 2011
Time: 0930 - 1630
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £180 + VAT (15% discount for PHT members)
A one day seminar by the Scottish Passive House Centre will cover the Passive House concept, dispel the myths surrounding passive House and impart their experiences of passive House in Scotland and the rest of the UK so far.
AECB 2011 Annual Conference
Date: 16th & 17th September 2011
Time: 2 Days
Location: University of Nottingham, Jubilee Campus
Cost: £200 + VAT, AECB Members only
This year's AECB members' conference on 'Retrofit: Moving in and Moving on' will be held at the award winning University of Nottingham, Jubilee Campus on Friday 16th & Saturday 17th September 2011.
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 16th September 2011
Time: All day
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £350+VAT, 10% discount for PHT members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
Passivhaus site visit: Oakmeadow Primary School
Date: 9th September
Time: 12:30-15:00
Location: Wolverhampton
Cost: FREE
Designing and constructing Oakmeadow Primary school to Passivhaus within a standard budget and no extra funding has been a huge challenge, but has been achieved. Key factors that have helped this to be achieved will be described in more detail on the visit.
Wimbish Passivhaus FREE monthly visitor experience
Date: Monthly, from 6 September 2011
Time: 10:00am - 1:30pm
Location: Wimbish, Essex
Cost: FREE
This monthly visitor experience hosted by Founder members Hastoe Housing Association offers housing, sustainability and construction professionals the opportunity to see and learn about the first accredited affordable rural Passivhaus development in the UK.
CarbonLite Passivhaus Designer Course & Exam
Date: September, October 2011
Time: All day
Location: London & Bristol
Cost: £2349 +VAT for non-members; £1999 +VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
AECB CarbonLite is offering a Passive House Designer programme specifically for the UK. The first courses will be running in September 2011 and delivered by UK professionals with Passivhaus experience.
August 2011
Passive House Planning Package (PHPP)
Date: 24th & 25th August 2011
Time: 2 Days
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members, 15% discount for PHT members
This 2-day workshop is tailored for architects and consultants who would like to get to know the Passive House Planning Package and for Certified Passive House Designers, who would like to refresh their knowledge or get help with current projects.
Introduction To Passive House Standard
Date: 17th August 2011
Time: 9:30am-4:30 pm
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £180.00 (+VAT) for non-members, 15% discount for PHT members
This one day seminar organised by the Scottish Passive House Centre will cover the Passivhaus concept, the mythns surrounding Passivhaus and their experiences in Passivhaus so far.
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 5th August 2011
Time: All day
Location: BRE, Watford
Cost: £350+VAT, 10% discount for PHT members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
July 2011
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 26th July 2011
Time: All day
Location: James Watt Conference Centre, East Kilbride
Cost: £350+VAT, 10% discount for PHT members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
West Midlands Sustainable Built Environment Forum
Date: 14th July 2011
Time: 10:00 - 1:00
Location: West Midlands Centre for Constructing Excellence, Birmingham
Cost: FREE
Jonathan Hines, Architype and Matt Wisdom, Thomas Vale will be talking about how they have applied the Passivhaus standard to non-domestic projects.
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: 13th - 22nd July 2011
Time: Distance Learning and 7 training days split over two weeks
Location: BRE, Watford
Cost: £2,250+VAT for non-members, £2000+VAT for Passivhaus Trust Members
The Certified European Passivhaus Designer (CEPH) qualification provides candidates with all of the skills necessary to successfully design and deliver domestic buildings to the Passivhaus standard. This CEPH training course is conducted by the BRE.
Passivhaus Trust 1st Anniversary Event
Date: 5th Juy 2011
Time: 14:45 - 20:00
Location: Residence of the Austrian Ambassador, Belgrave Square, London
Cost: FREE for PHT members, £120+VAT for non-members
An afternoon seminar exploring the state of play of Passivhaus in the UK, followed by an evening drinks and networking jamboree.
June 2011
Passivhaus site visits with the AECB
Date: 14th May 2011, 24th June 2011
Time: Various
Location: Disability Essex and Highwood Village Hall, Essex
Cost: FREE
The Passivhaus Trust is pleased to collaborate with the AECB on Passivhaus site visits to Disability Essex and Highwood Village Hall.
Achieving PassivHaus standards - existing stock and new build
Date: 23rd June 2011
Time: 10:30-11:15
Location: The Ideas Exchange Seminars, CIH Conference 2011Harrogate
Cost: FREE
Mark Elton of ECD Architects will be talking about 'Why Passivhaus is different?'
2 Day PHPP Workshop
Date: 22nd-23rd June
Time: 9:00am-16:30pm
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £295+VAT for non-members, £147.50 +VAT with funding, 15% discount for Passivhaus Trust members
This 2-day workshop is tailored for architects and consultants who would like to get to know the Passive House Planning Package and for Certified Passive House Designers, who would like to refresh their knowledge or get help with current projects.
Passivhaus site visit: Gentoo Racecourse Development
Date: 16th June 2011
Time: 13:30-16:30
Location: Houghton-le-Spring, Durham
Cost: £25 + VAT for Passivhaus Trust members, £50 + VAT to non-members
This site visit organised by the Good Homes Alliance, provides a unique opportunity to view the Gentoo Racecourse Passivhaus development at an exciting stage in construction, and to hear from the experts about the benefits and challenges of design and construction of a development to Passivhaus standard.
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 10th June 2011
Time: All day
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £350+VAT for non-members, £315+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
One day Understanding Passivhaus Course
Date: 1st June 2011
Time: All day
Location: Kingston
Cost: £295+VAT for non-members, £265.50+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This introductory Passivhaus course is developed and delivered by Sustainable Homes with Certified Passivhaus Designers.
May 2011
15th International Passive House Conference 2011
Date: 27th-28th May 2011
Time: All day
Location: Innsbruck, Austria
Cost: Early booking rate (by 1 April 2011): 490 Euros, Regular rate 595 Euros ; Passivhaus Members discount 30 Euros
The annual International Passive House conference organised by the Passivhaus Institute will include an exhibition area of Passivhaus products and is followed by a day of excursions to Passivhaus projects.
Factfinding Tour to Austria: Passivhaus concepts put into practice
Date: 26th May 2011
Time: All day
Location: Innsbruck, Austria
Cost: Sponsored tour limited to 10 PHT members
A tour of Passivhaus projects in Innsbruck, Austria, to discover recent developments in Passivhaus and an opportunity to meet some of Austria's most innovative players in the low energy building sector
The role of Passivhaus Homes in a Low Carbon Future
Date: 24th May 2011
Time: Half Day
Location: Milton Keynes
Cost: £60 + VAT
A half day event at The National Energy Centre, Milton Keynes, introducing Passivhaus standards and how they fit with other regulatory frameworks for both new build and refurbishment.
Certified European Passive House Designer Training course and Exam
Date: Module 1 - 16th to 20th May 2011, Module 2 30th May to 3rd June 2011, Exam - 11th June 2011
Time: See event page for more details
Location: University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
Cost: £1650 for complete training course and £280 for exam (+VAT), Special discount of £150 available for PHT members
Delivered by the University of Strathclyde, this is an Intensive Training Course and Exam providing Knowledge and Assessment for Accreditation as Certified European Passive House Designer
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 12th May 2011
Time: All day
Location: Cardiff
Cost: £350+VAT for non-members, £315+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
Thermal Bridging
Date: 12th May 2011
Time: All day
Location: Westbourne Grove, London
Cost: £299+VAT for non-members, £249+VAT for Passivhaus Trust Members
This course will teach you how to calculate and minimise the effects of Thermal Bridging in low energy building design.
Using PHPP to Design Low Energy Buildings
Date: 10th May 2011 - 11th May 2011
Time: 2 day course
Location: Westbourne Grove, London
Cost: £599+VAT for non-members, £499 +VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This 2 day course is for those that would like to learn how to collate data from drawings and enter into the PHPP software.
Passivhaus for Schools: Exhibition
Date: 10th May to 12th June 2011
Time: Ongoing exhibition
Location: Shop Gallery, The Architecture Centre, Bristol
Cost: FREE
This exhibition looks at how Passivhaus principles can be applied to school buildings
Understanding the Passivhaus Standard, Principles and Methodologies
Date: 9th May 2011
Time: All day
Location: Westbourne Grove, London
Cost: £299 for non-members, £249 for Passivhaus Trust members
If you are new to Passivhaus, and want to learn more from industry experts, this is a 1 day workshop that will give you a good general understanding of Passivhaus Low Energy Building Standard.
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: 4th-13th May 2011
Time: Distance Learning and 7 training days split over two weeks
Location: BRE, Garston
Cost: £2,250+VAT for non-members, £2000+VAT for Passivhaus Trust Members
The Certified European Passivhaus Designer (CEPH) qualification provides candidates with all of the skills necessary to successfully design and deliver domestic buildings to the Passivhaus standard. This CEPH training course is conducted by the BRE.
April 2011
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 15th April 2011
Time:
Location: BRE Garston
Cost: £350+VAT for non-members, £315+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
Passive House Window Technology Workshop
Date: 14th April 2011
Time:
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth
Cost: £180+VAT for non-members, £153+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This seminar will give you the knowledge on what to look for to ensure you choose the best manufacturers to supply you with the right product suitable for your future projects.
Low Carbon 4 Real plus Feedback and Monitoring: Closing the performance gap
Date: 14th April 2011
Time:
Location: UCL, London
Cost: £180+VAT for non-members, £100+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
The Good Homes Alliance (GHA) are holding a one day conference on how to close the performance gap between the design and built stage through testing, monitoring and post occupancy evaluation. There will also be an exhibition on monitoring products and kits.
Building a Passivhaus using standard UK building techniques
Date: 4th APril 2011
Time:
Location: Green Building Store's HQ in Huddersfield West Yorkshire
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members / £265.50 (+VAT) for PHT members
Green Building Store's construction division Green Building Company is running an intensive one day Passivhaus training event.
March 2011
Passivhaus Training course
Date: 16th March 2011
Time:
Location: Glasgow
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members / £265.50 (+VAT) for Passivhaus Trust members
The course developed by Sustainable Homes gives an introduction and overview of Passivhaus principles and includes practical examples of how they work with the Code for Sustainable Homes.
PassivHaus – 20 Years of Experience in Very Low Energy Buildings
Date: 4th March 2011
Time:
Location: University of Cambridge
Cost: FREE
Professor Wolfgang Feist, the founder and director of the Passive House Institute in Darmstadt, will be presenting the experiences gained from projects and monitoring of passive house buildings over the last 20 years at the University of Cambridge.
Aligning Passivhaus Principles with Codes and Regulations
Date: 2nd March 2011
Time:
Location: Ecobuild - ExCel, London
Cost: FREE
This session at Ecobuild 2011 will explore how Passivhaus principles lie within existing regulations, codes and standards in the UK and how the principles can be applied in practice.
Passivhaus Principles in Refurbishment
Date: 1st March 2011
Time:
Location: Ecobuild - Excel, London
Cost: FREE
This session at Ecobuild will look at how Passivhaus can help with refurbishment in theory and in practice, shown by case studies.
Driving Passivhaus delivery in the UK
Date: 1st March 2011
Time:
Location: Eco-build, ExCel-London
Cost: FREE
This session will introduce the Passivhaus Standard and explain the benefits of its use in the UK. Presentations will include examples and case studies and explain what is required to achieve certification
February 2011
AECB CarbonLite Passivhaus training courses
Date: 7th February 2011
Time:
Location: London and Bristol
Cost: Various
The AECB are running CarbonLite Passivhaus training courses in London & Bristol during February 2011.
January 2011
Passivhaus: Principles and Examples
Date: 18th Jan 2011
Time:
Location: Bath
Cost: £50 + VAT
The Building Centre is organising a half day seminar that will look at the principles and performance standards of Passivhaus and give practical guidance on the requirements for certification.
December 2010
Passivhaus in the UK
Date: 2nd December 2010
Time:
Location: London
Cost: £100 non-members / £80 Passivhaus Trust, RESET members or students
Some of the UK's foremost practitioners in Passivhaus design come together for a masterclass on the principles behind PassivHaus
November 2010
Building a Passivhaus : Learning from the Denby Dale experience
Date: 29th November 2010
Time:
Location: Green Building Company Store offices; near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire and Denby Dale
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members / £265.50 (+VAT) for PHT members
Green Building Store is running an intensive one day Passivhaus training event on the design and construction techniques used at the Denby Dale Passivhaus
One day understanding Passivhaus course
Date: 26th November 2010
Time:
Location: Kingston
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members, £250.75 for PHT members (+VAT)
Sustainable Homes and ECD Architects, have developed a new Passivhaus course which gives an introduction and overview of Passivhaus principles
UK Passivhaus Open Days 2010
Date: 12th November 2010
Time:
Location: All over the UK
Cost: FREE
Experience the comforts of the Passivhaus standard first hand and learn more about it at the UK Passivhaus Open Days
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Course and Exam
Date: 1st November 2010
Time:
Location: University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
Cost: £1650 for non-members/£1500 for PHT members for the course. £280 (+ VAT)
This course and exam in English will be delivered by the University of Strathclyde and supported by Passivhaus experts
Passive House Night
| Date: 28th September 2011 | Time: 1800 - 2000 |
| Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife | Cost: £20 + VAT (15% discount for PHT members) |
A short introduction to the Passive House Standard. with an overview of all concepts and criteria.
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Training
| Date: 21st to 30th September | Time: Distance Learning and 7 training days split over two weeks |
| Location: BRE Watford | Cost: £2,250+VAT for non-members, £2,000+VAT for PHT Members |
The Certified European Passivhaus Designer (CEPH) qualification provides candidates with all of the skills necessary to successfully design and deliver domestic buildings to the Passivhaus standard. This CEPH training course is conducted by the BRE.
Introduction to Passive House Standard
| Date: 21st September 2011 | Time: 0930 - 1630 |
| Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife | Cost: £180 + VAT (15% discount for PHT members) |
A one day seminar by the Scottish Passive House Centre will cover the Passive House concept, dispel the myths surrounding passive House and impart their experiences of passive House in Scotland and the rest of the UK so far.
AECB 2011 Annual Conference
| Date: 16th & 17th September 2011 | Time: 2 Days |
| Location: University of Nottingham, Jubilee Campus | Cost: £200 + VAT, AECB Members only |
This year's AECB members' conference on 'Retrofit: Moving in and Moving on' will be held at the award winning University of Nottingham, Jubilee Campus on Friday 16th & Saturday 17th September 2011.
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
| Date: 16th September 2011 | Time: All day |
| Location: BRE Watford | Cost: £350+VAT, 10% discount for PHT members |
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
Passivhaus site visit: Oakmeadow Primary School
| Date: 9th September | Time: 12:30-15:00 |
| Location: Wolverhampton | Cost: FREE |
Designing and constructing Oakmeadow Primary school to Passivhaus within a standard budget and no extra funding has been a huge challenge, but has been achieved. Key factors that have helped this to be achieved will be described in more detail on the visit.
Wimbish Passivhaus FREE monthly visitor experience
| Date: Monthly, from 6 September 2011 | Time: 10:00am - 1:30pm |
| Location: Wimbish, Essex | Cost: FREE |
This monthly visitor experience hosted by Founder members Hastoe Housing Association offers housing, sustainability and construction professionals the opportunity to see and learn about the first accredited affordable rural Passivhaus development in the UK.
CarbonLite Passivhaus Designer Course & Exam
| Date: September, October 2011 | Time: All day |
| Location: London & Bristol | Cost: £2349 +VAT for non-members; £1999 +VAT for Passivhaus Trust members |
AECB CarbonLite is offering a Passive House Designer programme specifically for the UK. The first courses will be running in September 2011 and delivered by UK professionals with Passivhaus experience.
Passive House Planning Package (PHPP)
| Date: 24th & 25th August 2011 | Time: 2 Days |
| Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife | Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members, 15% discount for PHT members |
This 2-day workshop is tailored for architects and consultants who would like to get to know the Passive House Planning Package and for Certified Passive House Designers, who would like to refresh their knowledge or get help with current projects.
Introduction To Passive House Standard
| Date: 17th August 2011 | Time: 9:30am-4:30 pm |
| Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife | Cost: £180.00 (+VAT) for non-members, 15% discount for PHT members |
This one day seminar organised by the Scottish Passive House Centre will cover the Passivhaus concept, the mythns surrounding Passivhaus and their experiences in Passivhaus so far.
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
| Date: 5th August 2011 | Time: All day |
| Location: BRE, Watford | Cost: £350+VAT, 10% discount for PHT members |
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
July 2011
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 26th July 2011
Time: All day
Location: James Watt Conference Centre, East Kilbride
Cost: £350+VAT, 10% discount for PHT members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
West Midlands Sustainable Built Environment Forum
Date: 14th July 2011
Time: 10:00 - 1:00
Location: West Midlands Centre for Constructing Excellence, Birmingham
Cost: FREE
Jonathan Hines, Architype and Matt Wisdom, Thomas Vale will be talking about how they have applied the Passivhaus standard to non-domestic projects.
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: 13th - 22nd July 2011
Time: Distance Learning and 7 training days split over two weeks
Location: BRE, Watford
Cost: £2,250+VAT for non-members, £2000+VAT for Passivhaus Trust Members
The Certified European Passivhaus Designer (CEPH) qualification provides candidates with all of the skills necessary to successfully design and deliver domestic buildings to the Passivhaus standard. This CEPH training course is conducted by the BRE.
Passivhaus Trust 1st Anniversary Event
Date: 5th Juy 2011
Time: 14:45 - 20:00
Location: Residence of the Austrian Ambassador, Belgrave Square, London
Cost: FREE for PHT members, £120+VAT for non-members
An afternoon seminar exploring the state of play of Passivhaus in the UK, followed by an evening drinks and networking jamboree.
June 2011
Passivhaus site visits with the AECB
Date: 14th May 2011, 24th June 2011
Time: Various
Location: Disability Essex and Highwood Village Hall, Essex
Cost: FREE
The Passivhaus Trust is pleased to collaborate with the AECB on Passivhaus site visits to Disability Essex and Highwood Village Hall.
Achieving PassivHaus standards - existing stock and new build
Date: 23rd June 2011
Time: 10:30-11:15
Location: The Ideas Exchange Seminars, CIH Conference 2011Harrogate
Cost: FREE
Mark Elton of ECD Architects will be talking about 'Why Passivhaus is different?'
2 Day PHPP Workshop
Date: 22nd-23rd June
Time: 9:00am-16:30pm
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife
Cost: £295+VAT for non-members, £147.50 +VAT with funding, 15% discount for Passivhaus Trust members
This 2-day workshop is tailored for architects and consultants who would like to get to know the Passive House Planning Package and for Certified Passive House Designers, who would like to refresh their knowledge or get help with current projects.
Passivhaus site visit: Gentoo Racecourse Development
Date: 16th June 2011
Time: 13:30-16:30
Location: Houghton-le-Spring, Durham
Cost: £25 + VAT for Passivhaus Trust members, £50 + VAT to non-members
This site visit organised by the Good Homes Alliance, provides a unique opportunity to view the Gentoo Racecourse Passivhaus development at an exciting stage in construction, and to hear from the experts about the benefits and challenges of design and construction of a development to Passivhaus standard.
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 10th June 2011
Time: All day
Location: BRE Watford
Cost: £350+VAT for non-members, £315+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
One day Understanding Passivhaus Course
Date: 1st June 2011
Time: All day
Location: Kingston
Cost: £295+VAT for non-members, £265.50+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This introductory Passivhaus course is developed and delivered by Sustainable Homes with Certified Passivhaus Designers.
May 2011
15th International Passive House Conference 2011
Date: 27th-28th May 2011
Time: All day
Location: Innsbruck, Austria
Cost: Early booking rate (by 1 April 2011): 490 Euros, Regular rate 595 Euros ; Passivhaus Members discount 30 Euros
The annual International Passive House conference organised by the Passivhaus Institute will include an exhibition area of Passivhaus products and is followed by a day of excursions to Passivhaus projects.
Factfinding Tour to Austria: Passivhaus concepts put into practice
Date: 26th May 2011
Time: All day
Location: Innsbruck, Austria
Cost: Sponsored tour limited to 10 PHT members
A tour of Passivhaus projects in Innsbruck, Austria, to discover recent developments in Passivhaus and an opportunity to meet some of Austria's most innovative players in the low energy building sector
The role of Passivhaus Homes in a Low Carbon Future
Date: 24th May 2011
Time: Half Day
Location: Milton Keynes
Cost: £60 + VAT
A half day event at The National Energy Centre, Milton Keynes, introducing Passivhaus standards and how they fit with other regulatory frameworks for both new build and refurbishment.
Certified European Passive House Designer Training course and Exam
Date: Module 1 - 16th to 20th May 2011, Module 2 30th May to 3rd June 2011, Exam - 11th June 2011
Time: See event page for more details
Location: University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
Cost: £1650 for complete training course and £280 for exam (+VAT), Special discount of £150 available for PHT members
Delivered by the University of Strathclyde, this is an Intensive Training Course and Exam providing Knowledge and Assessment for Accreditation as Certified European Passive House Designer
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 12th May 2011
Time: All day
Location: Cardiff
Cost: £350+VAT for non-members, £315+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
Thermal Bridging
Date: 12th May 2011
Time: All day
Location: Westbourne Grove, London
Cost: £299+VAT for non-members, £249+VAT for Passivhaus Trust Members
This course will teach you how to calculate and minimise the effects of Thermal Bridging in low energy building design.
Using PHPP to Design Low Energy Buildings
Date: 10th May 2011 - 11th May 2011
Time: 2 day course
Location: Westbourne Grove, London
Cost: £599+VAT for non-members, £499 +VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This 2 day course is for those that would like to learn how to collate data from drawings and enter into the PHPP software.
Passivhaus for Schools: Exhibition
Date: 10th May to 12th June 2011
Time: Ongoing exhibition
Location: Shop Gallery, The Architecture Centre, Bristol
Cost: FREE
This exhibition looks at how Passivhaus principles can be applied to school buildings
Understanding the Passivhaus Standard, Principles and Methodologies
Date: 9th May 2011
Time: All day
Location: Westbourne Grove, London
Cost: £299 for non-members, £249 for Passivhaus Trust members
If you are new to Passivhaus, and want to learn more from industry experts, this is a 1 day workshop that will give you a good general understanding of Passivhaus Low Energy Building Standard.
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: 4th-13th May 2011
Time: Distance Learning and 7 training days split over two weeks
Location: BRE, Garston
Cost: £2,250+VAT for non-members, £2000+VAT for Passivhaus Trust Members
The Certified European Passivhaus Designer (CEPH) qualification provides candidates with all of the skills necessary to successfully design and deliver domestic buildings to the Passivhaus standard. This CEPH training course is conducted by the BRE.
April 2011
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 15th April 2011
Time:
Location: BRE Garston
Cost: £350+VAT for non-members, £315+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
Passive House Window Technology Workshop
Date: 14th April 2011
Time:
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth
Cost: £180+VAT for non-members, £153+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This seminar will give you the knowledge on what to look for to ensure you choose the best manufacturers to supply you with the right product suitable for your future projects.
Low Carbon 4 Real plus Feedback and Monitoring: Closing the performance gap
Date: 14th April 2011
Time:
Location: UCL, London
Cost: £180+VAT for non-members, £100+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
The Good Homes Alliance (GHA) are holding a one day conference on how to close the performance gap between the design and built stage through testing, monitoring and post occupancy evaluation. There will also be an exhibition on monitoring products and kits.
Building a Passivhaus using standard UK building techniques
Date: 4th APril 2011
Time:
Location: Green Building Store's HQ in Huddersfield West Yorkshire
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members / £265.50 (+VAT) for PHT members
Green Building Store's construction division Green Building Company is running an intensive one day Passivhaus training event.
March 2011
Passivhaus Training course
Date: 16th March 2011
Time:
Location: Glasgow
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members / £265.50 (+VAT) for Passivhaus Trust members
The course developed by Sustainable Homes gives an introduction and overview of Passivhaus principles and includes practical examples of how they work with the Code for Sustainable Homes.
PassivHaus – 20 Years of Experience in Very Low Energy Buildings
Date: 4th March 2011
Time:
Location: University of Cambridge
Cost: FREE
Professor Wolfgang Feist, the founder and director of the Passive House Institute in Darmstadt, will be presenting the experiences gained from projects and monitoring of passive house buildings over the last 20 years at the University of Cambridge.
Aligning Passivhaus Principles with Codes and Regulations
Date: 2nd March 2011
Time:
Location: Ecobuild - ExCel, London
Cost: FREE
This session at Ecobuild 2011 will explore how Passivhaus principles lie within existing regulations, codes and standards in the UK and how the principles can be applied in practice.
Passivhaus Principles in Refurbishment
Date: 1st March 2011
Time:
Location: Ecobuild - Excel, London
Cost: FREE
This session at Ecobuild will look at how Passivhaus can help with refurbishment in theory and in practice, shown by case studies.
Driving Passivhaus delivery in the UK
Date: 1st March 2011
Time:
Location: Eco-build, ExCel-London
Cost: FREE
This session will introduce the Passivhaus Standard and explain the benefits of its use in the UK. Presentations will include examples and case studies and explain what is required to achieve certification
February 2011
AECB CarbonLite Passivhaus training courses
Date: 7th February 2011
Time:
Location: London and Bristol
Cost: Various
The AECB are running CarbonLite Passivhaus training courses in London & Bristol during February 2011.
January 2011
Passivhaus: Principles and Examples
Date: 18th Jan 2011
Time:
Location: Bath
Cost: £50 + VAT
The Building Centre is organising a half day seminar that will look at the principles and performance standards of Passivhaus and give practical guidance on the requirements for certification.
December 2010
Passivhaus in the UK
Date: 2nd December 2010
Time:
Location: London
Cost: £100 non-members / £80 Passivhaus Trust, RESET members or students
Some of the UK's foremost practitioners in Passivhaus design come together for a masterclass on the principles behind PassivHaus
November 2010
Building a Passivhaus : Learning from the Denby Dale experience
Date: 29th November 2010
Time:
Location: Green Building Company Store offices; near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire and Denby Dale
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members / £265.50 (+VAT) for PHT members
Green Building Store is running an intensive one day Passivhaus training event on the design and construction techniques used at the Denby Dale Passivhaus
One day understanding Passivhaus course
Date: 26th November 2010
Time:
Location: Kingston
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members, £250.75 for PHT members (+VAT)
Sustainable Homes and ECD Architects, have developed a new Passivhaus course which gives an introduction and overview of Passivhaus principles
UK Passivhaus Open Days 2010
Date: 12th November 2010
Time:
Location: All over the UK
Cost: FREE
Experience the comforts of the Passivhaus standard first hand and learn more about it at the UK Passivhaus Open Days
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Course and Exam
Date: 1st November 2010
Time:
Location: University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
Cost: £1650 for non-members/£1500 for PHT members for the course. £280 (+ VAT)
This course and exam in English will be delivered by the University of Strathclyde and supported by Passivhaus experts
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
| Date: 26th July 2011 | Time: All day |
| Location: James Watt Conference Centre, East Kilbride | Cost: £350+VAT, 10% discount for PHT members |
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
West Midlands Sustainable Built Environment Forum
| Date: 14th July 2011 | Time: 10:00 - 1:00 |
| Location: West Midlands Centre for Constructing Excellence, Birmingham | Cost: FREE |
Jonathan Hines, Architype and Matt Wisdom, Thomas Vale will be talking about how they have applied the Passivhaus standard to non-domestic projects.
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Training
| Date: 13th - 22nd July 2011 | Time: Distance Learning and 7 training days split over two weeks |
| Location: BRE, Watford | Cost: £2,250+VAT for non-members, £2000+VAT for Passivhaus Trust Members |
The Certified European Passivhaus Designer (CEPH) qualification provides candidates with all of the skills necessary to successfully design and deliver domestic buildings to the Passivhaus standard. This CEPH training course is conducted by the BRE.
Passivhaus Trust 1st Anniversary Event
| Date: 5th Juy 2011 | Time: 14:45 - 20:00 |
| Location: Residence of the Austrian Ambassador, Belgrave Square, London | Cost: FREE for PHT members, £120+VAT for non-members |
An afternoon seminar exploring the state of play of Passivhaus in the UK, followed by an evening drinks and networking jamboree.
Passivhaus site visits with the AECB
| Date: 14th May 2011, 24th June 2011 | Time: Various |
| Location: Disability Essex and Highwood Village Hall, Essex | Cost: FREE |
The Passivhaus Trust is pleased to collaborate with the AECB on Passivhaus site visits to Disability Essex and Highwood Village Hall.
Achieving PassivHaus standards - existing stock and new build
| Date: 23rd June 2011 | Time: 10:30-11:15 |
| Location: The Ideas Exchange Seminars, CIH Conference 2011Harrogate | Cost: FREE |
Mark Elton of ECD Architects will be talking about 'Why Passivhaus is different?'
2 Day PHPP Workshop
| Date: 22nd-23rd June | Time: 9:00am-16:30pm |
| Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth, Fife | Cost: £295+VAT for non-members, £147.50 +VAT with funding, 15% discount for Passivhaus Trust members |
This 2-day workshop is tailored for architects and consultants who would like to get to know the Passive House Planning Package and for Certified Passive House Designers, who would like to refresh their knowledge or get help with current projects.
Passivhaus site visit: Gentoo Racecourse Development
| Date: 16th June 2011 | Time: 13:30-16:30 |
| Location: Houghton-le-Spring, Durham | Cost: £25 + VAT for Passivhaus Trust members, £50 + VAT to non-members |
This site visit organised by the Good Homes Alliance, provides a unique opportunity to view the Gentoo Racecourse Passivhaus development at an exciting stage in construction, and to hear from the experts about the benefits and challenges of design and construction of a development to Passivhaus standard.
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
| Date: 10th June 2011 | Time: All day |
| Location: BRE Watford | Cost: £350+VAT for non-members, £315+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members |
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
One day Understanding Passivhaus Course
| Date: 1st June 2011 | Time: All day |
| Location: Kingston | Cost: £295+VAT for non-members, £265.50+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members |
This introductory Passivhaus course is developed and delivered by Sustainable Homes with Certified Passivhaus Designers.
May 2011
15th International Passive House Conference 2011
Date: 27th-28th May 2011
Time: All day
Location: Innsbruck, Austria
Cost: Early booking rate (by 1 April 2011): 490 Euros, Regular rate 595 Euros ; Passivhaus Members discount 30 Euros
The annual International Passive House conference organised by the Passivhaus Institute will include an exhibition area of Passivhaus products and is followed by a day of excursions to Passivhaus projects.
Factfinding Tour to Austria: Passivhaus concepts put into practice
Date: 26th May 2011
Time: All day
Location: Innsbruck, Austria
Cost: Sponsored tour limited to 10 PHT members
A tour of Passivhaus projects in Innsbruck, Austria, to discover recent developments in Passivhaus and an opportunity to meet some of Austria's most innovative players in the low energy building sector
The role of Passivhaus Homes in a Low Carbon Future
Date: 24th May 2011
Time: Half Day
Location: Milton Keynes
Cost: £60 + VAT
A half day event at The National Energy Centre, Milton Keynes, introducing Passivhaus standards and how they fit with other regulatory frameworks for both new build and refurbishment.
Certified European Passive House Designer Training course and Exam
Date: Module 1 - 16th to 20th May 2011, Module 2 30th May to 3rd June 2011, Exam - 11th June 2011
Time: See event page for more details
Location: University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
Cost: £1650 for complete training course and £280 for exam (+VAT), Special discount of £150 available for PHT members
Delivered by the University of Strathclyde, this is an Intensive Training Course and Exam providing Knowledge and Assessment for Accreditation as Certified European Passive House Designer
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 12th May 2011
Time: All day
Location: Cardiff
Cost: £350+VAT for non-members, £315+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
Thermal Bridging
Date: 12th May 2011
Time: All day
Location: Westbourne Grove, London
Cost: £299+VAT for non-members, £249+VAT for Passivhaus Trust Members
This course will teach you how to calculate and minimise the effects of Thermal Bridging in low energy building design.
Using PHPP to Design Low Energy Buildings
Date: 10th May 2011 - 11th May 2011
Time: 2 day course
Location: Westbourne Grove, London
Cost: £599+VAT for non-members, £499 +VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This 2 day course is for those that would like to learn how to collate data from drawings and enter into the PHPP software.
Passivhaus for Schools: Exhibition
Date: 10th May to 12th June 2011
Time: Ongoing exhibition
Location: Shop Gallery, The Architecture Centre, Bristol
Cost: FREE
This exhibition looks at how Passivhaus principles can be applied to school buildings
Understanding the Passivhaus Standard, Principles and Methodologies
Date: 9th May 2011
Time: All day
Location: Westbourne Grove, London
Cost: £299 for non-members, £249 for Passivhaus Trust members
If you are new to Passivhaus, and want to learn more from industry experts, this is a 1 day workshop that will give you a good general understanding of Passivhaus Low Energy Building Standard.
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Training
Date: 4th-13th May 2011
Time: Distance Learning and 7 training days split over two weeks
Location: BRE, Garston
Cost: £2,250+VAT for non-members, £2000+VAT for Passivhaus Trust Members
The Certified European Passivhaus Designer (CEPH) qualification provides candidates with all of the skills necessary to successfully design and deliver domestic buildings to the Passivhaus standard. This CEPH training course is conducted by the BRE.
April 2011
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
Date: 15th April 2011
Time:
Location: BRE Garston
Cost: £350+VAT for non-members, £315+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
Passive House Window Technology Workshop
Date: 14th April 2011
Time:
Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth
Cost: £180+VAT for non-members, £153+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
This seminar will give you the knowledge on what to look for to ensure you choose the best manufacturers to supply you with the right product suitable for your future projects.
Low Carbon 4 Real plus Feedback and Monitoring: Closing the performance gap
Date: 14th April 2011
Time:
Location: UCL, London
Cost: £180+VAT for non-members, £100+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members
The Good Homes Alliance (GHA) are holding a one day conference on how to close the performance gap between the design and built stage through testing, monitoring and post occupancy evaluation. There will also be an exhibition on monitoring products and kits.
Building a Passivhaus using standard UK building techniques
Date: 4th APril 2011
Time:
Location: Green Building Store's HQ in Huddersfield West Yorkshire
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members / £265.50 (+VAT) for PHT members
Green Building Store's construction division Green Building Company is running an intensive one day Passivhaus training event.
March 2011
Passivhaus Training course
Date: 16th March 2011
Time:
Location: Glasgow
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members / £265.50 (+VAT) for Passivhaus Trust members
The course developed by Sustainable Homes gives an introduction and overview of Passivhaus principles and includes practical examples of how they work with the Code for Sustainable Homes.
PassivHaus – 20 Years of Experience in Very Low Energy Buildings
Date: 4th March 2011
Time:
Location: University of Cambridge
Cost: FREE
Professor Wolfgang Feist, the founder and director of the Passive House Institute in Darmstadt, will be presenting the experiences gained from projects and monitoring of passive house buildings over the last 20 years at the University of Cambridge.
Aligning Passivhaus Principles with Codes and Regulations
Date: 2nd March 2011
Time:
Location: Ecobuild - ExCel, London
Cost: FREE
This session at Ecobuild 2011 will explore how Passivhaus principles lie within existing regulations, codes and standards in the UK and how the principles can be applied in practice.
Passivhaus Principles in Refurbishment
Date: 1st March 2011
Time:
Location: Ecobuild - Excel, London
Cost: FREE
This session at Ecobuild will look at how Passivhaus can help with refurbishment in theory and in practice, shown by case studies.
Driving Passivhaus delivery in the UK
Date: 1st March 2011
Time:
Location: Eco-build, ExCel-London
Cost: FREE
This session will introduce the Passivhaus Standard and explain the benefits of its use in the UK. Presentations will include examples and case studies and explain what is required to achieve certification
February 2011
AECB CarbonLite Passivhaus training courses
Date: 7th February 2011
Time:
Location: London and Bristol
Cost: Various
The AECB are running CarbonLite Passivhaus training courses in London & Bristol during February 2011.
January 2011
Passivhaus: Principles and Examples
Date: 18th Jan 2011
Time:
Location: Bath
Cost: £50 + VAT
The Building Centre is organising a half day seminar that will look at the principles and performance standards of Passivhaus and give practical guidance on the requirements for certification.
December 2010
Passivhaus in the UK
Date: 2nd December 2010
Time:
Location: London
Cost: £100 non-members / £80 Passivhaus Trust, RESET members or students
Some of the UK's foremost practitioners in Passivhaus design come together for a masterclass on the principles behind PassivHaus
November 2010
Building a Passivhaus : Learning from the Denby Dale experience
Date: 29th November 2010
Time:
Location: Green Building Company Store offices; near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire and Denby Dale
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members / £265.50 (+VAT) for PHT members
Green Building Store is running an intensive one day Passivhaus training event on the design and construction techniques used at the Denby Dale Passivhaus
One day understanding Passivhaus course
Date: 26th November 2010
Time:
Location: Kingston
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members, £250.75 for PHT members (+VAT)
Sustainable Homes and ECD Architects, have developed a new Passivhaus course which gives an introduction and overview of Passivhaus principles
UK Passivhaus Open Days 2010
Date: 12th November 2010
Time:
Location: All over the UK
Cost: FREE
Experience the comforts of the Passivhaus standard first hand and learn more about it at the UK Passivhaus Open Days
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Course and Exam
Date: 1st November 2010
Time:
Location: University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
Cost: £1650 for non-members/£1500 for PHT members for the course. £280 (+ VAT)
This course and exam in English will be delivered by the University of Strathclyde and supported by Passivhaus experts
15th International Passive House Conference 2011
| Date: 27th-28th May 2011 | Time: All day |
| Location: Innsbruck, Austria | Cost: Early booking rate (by 1 April 2011): 490 Euros, Regular rate 595 Euros ; Passivhaus Members discount 30 Euros |
The annual International Passive House conference organised by the Passivhaus Institute will include an exhibition area of Passivhaus products and is followed by a day of excursions to Passivhaus projects.
Factfinding Tour to Austria: Passivhaus concepts put into practice
| Date: 26th May 2011 | Time: All day |
| Location: Innsbruck, Austria | Cost: Sponsored tour limited to 10 PHT members |
A tour of Passivhaus projects in Innsbruck, Austria, to discover recent developments in Passivhaus and an opportunity to meet some of Austria's most innovative players in the low energy building sector
The role of Passivhaus Homes in a Low Carbon Future
| Date: 24th May 2011 | Time: Half Day |
| Location: Milton Keynes | Cost: £60 + VAT |
A half day event at The National Energy Centre, Milton Keynes, introducing Passivhaus standards and how they fit with other regulatory frameworks for both new build and refurbishment.
Certified European Passive House Designer Training course and Exam
| Date: Module 1 - 16th to 20th May 2011, Module 2 30th May to 3rd June 2011, Exam - 11th June 2011 | Time: See event page for more details |
| Location: University of Strathclyde, Glasgow | Cost: £1650 for complete training course and £280 for exam (+VAT), Special discount of £150 available for PHT members |
Delivered by the University of Strathclyde, this is an Intensive Training Course and Exam providing Knowledge and Assessment for Accreditation as Certified European Passive House Designer
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
| Date: 12th May 2011 | Time: All day |
| Location: Cardiff | Cost: £350+VAT for non-members, £315+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members |
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
Thermal Bridging
| Date: 12th May 2011 | Time: All day |
| Location: Westbourne Grove, London | Cost: £299+VAT for non-members, £249+VAT for Passivhaus Trust Members |
This course will teach you how to calculate and minimise the effects of Thermal Bridging in low energy building design.
Using PHPP to Design Low Energy Buildings
| Date: 10th May 2011 - 11th May 2011 | Time: 2 day course |
| Location: Westbourne Grove, London | Cost: £599+VAT for non-members, £499 +VAT for Passivhaus Trust members |
This 2 day course is for those that would like to learn how to collate data from drawings and enter into the PHPP software.
Passivhaus for Schools: Exhibition
| Date: 10th May to 12th June 2011 | Time: Ongoing exhibition |
| Location: Shop Gallery, The Architecture Centre, Bristol | Cost: FREE |
This exhibition looks at how Passivhaus principles can be applied to school buildings
Understanding the Passivhaus Standard, Principles and Methodologies
| Date: 9th May 2011 | Time: All day |
| Location: Westbourne Grove, London | Cost: £299 for non-members, £249 for Passivhaus Trust members |
If you are new to Passivhaus, and want to learn more from industry experts, this is a 1 day workshop that will give you a good general understanding of Passivhaus Low Energy Building Standard.
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Training
| Date: 4th-13th May 2011 | Time: Distance Learning and 7 training days split over two weeks |
| Location: BRE, Garston | Cost: £2,250+VAT for non-members, £2000+VAT for Passivhaus Trust Members |
The Certified European Passivhaus Designer (CEPH) qualification provides candidates with all of the skills necessary to successfully design and deliver domestic buildings to the Passivhaus standard. This CEPH training course is conducted by the BRE.
Passivhaus Introduction and Workshop
| Date: 15th April 2011 | Time: |
| Location: BRE Garston | Cost: £350+VAT for non-members, £315+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members |
This introductory course and workshop run by BRE is aimed at all those with an interest in low-energy design, construction and the Passivhaus standard.
Passive House Window Technology Workshop
| Date: 14th April 2011 | Time: |
| Location: Scottish Passive House Centre, Rosyth | Cost: £180+VAT for non-members, £153+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members |
This seminar will give you the knowledge on what to look for to ensure you choose the best manufacturers to supply you with the right product suitable for your future projects.
Low Carbon 4 Real plus Feedback and Monitoring: Closing the performance gap
| Date: 14th April 2011 | Time: |
| Location: UCL, London | Cost: £180+VAT for non-members, £100+VAT for Passivhaus Trust members |
The Good Homes Alliance (GHA) are holding a one day conference on how to close the performance gap between the design and built stage through testing, monitoring and post occupancy evaluation. There will also be an exhibition on monitoring products and kits.
Building a Passivhaus using standard UK building techniques
| Date: 4th APril 2011 | Time: |
| Location: Green Building Store's HQ in Huddersfield West Yorkshire | Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members / £265.50 (+VAT) for PHT members |
Green Building Store's construction division Green Building Company is running an intensive one day Passivhaus training event.
March 2011
Passivhaus Training course
Date: 16th March 2011
Time:
Location: Glasgow
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members / £265.50 (+VAT) for Passivhaus Trust members
The course developed by Sustainable Homes gives an introduction and overview of Passivhaus principles and includes practical examples of how they work with the Code for Sustainable Homes.
PassivHaus – 20 Years of Experience in Very Low Energy Buildings
Date: 4th March 2011
Time:
Location: University of Cambridge
Cost: FREE
Professor Wolfgang Feist, the founder and director of the Passive House Institute in Darmstadt, will be presenting the experiences gained from projects and monitoring of passive house buildings over the last 20 years at the University of Cambridge.
Aligning Passivhaus Principles with Codes and Regulations
Date: 2nd March 2011
Time:
Location: Ecobuild - ExCel, London
Cost: FREE
This session at Ecobuild 2011 will explore how Passivhaus principles lie within existing regulations, codes and standards in the UK and how the principles can be applied in practice.
Passivhaus Principles in Refurbishment
Date: 1st March 2011
Time:
Location: Ecobuild - Excel, London
Cost: FREE
This session at Ecobuild will look at how Passivhaus can help with refurbishment in theory and in practice, shown by case studies.
Driving Passivhaus delivery in the UK
Date: 1st March 2011
Time:
Location: Eco-build, ExCel-London
Cost: FREE
This session will introduce the Passivhaus Standard and explain the benefits of its use in the UK. Presentations will include examples and case studies and explain what is required to achieve certification
February 2011
AECB CarbonLite Passivhaus training courses
Date: 7th February 2011
Time:
Location: London and Bristol
Cost: Various
The AECB are running CarbonLite Passivhaus training courses in London & Bristol during February 2011.
January 2011
Passivhaus: Principles and Examples
Date: 18th Jan 2011
Time:
Location: Bath
Cost: £50 + VAT
The Building Centre is organising a half day seminar that will look at the principles and performance standards of Passivhaus and give practical guidance on the requirements for certification.
December 2010
Passivhaus in the UK
Date: 2nd December 2010
Time:
Location: London
Cost: £100 non-members / £80 Passivhaus Trust, RESET members or students
Some of the UK's foremost practitioners in Passivhaus design come together for a masterclass on the principles behind PassivHaus
November 2010
Building a Passivhaus : Learning from the Denby Dale experience
Date: 29th November 2010
Time:
Location: Green Building Company Store offices; near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire and Denby Dale
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members / £265.50 (+VAT) for PHT members
Green Building Store is running an intensive one day Passivhaus training event on the design and construction techniques used at the Denby Dale Passivhaus
One day understanding Passivhaus course
Date: 26th November 2010
Time:
Location: Kingston
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members, £250.75 for PHT members (+VAT)
Sustainable Homes and ECD Architects, have developed a new Passivhaus course which gives an introduction and overview of Passivhaus principles
UK Passivhaus Open Days 2010
Date: 12th November 2010
Time:
Location: All over the UK
Cost: FREE
Experience the comforts of the Passivhaus standard first hand and learn more about it at the UK Passivhaus Open Days
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Course and Exam
Date: 1st November 2010
Time:
Location: University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
Cost: £1650 for non-members/£1500 for PHT members for the course. £280 (+ VAT)
This course and exam in English will be delivered by the University of Strathclyde and supported by Passivhaus experts
Passivhaus Training course
| Date: 16th March 2011 | Time: |
| Location: Glasgow | Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members / £265.50 (+VAT) for Passivhaus Trust members |
The course developed by Sustainable Homes gives an introduction and overview of Passivhaus principles and includes practical examples of how they work with the Code for Sustainable Homes.
PassivHaus – 20 Years of Experience in Very Low Energy Buildings
| Date: 4th March 2011 | Time: |
| Location: University of Cambridge | Cost: FREE |
Professor Wolfgang Feist, the founder and director of the Passive House Institute in Darmstadt, will be presenting the experiences gained from projects and monitoring of passive house buildings over the last 20 years at the University of Cambridge.
Aligning Passivhaus Principles with Codes and Regulations
| Date: 2nd March 2011 | Time: |
| Location: Ecobuild - ExCel, London | Cost: FREE |
This session at Ecobuild 2011 will explore how Passivhaus principles lie within existing regulations, codes and standards in the UK and how the principles can be applied in practice.
Passivhaus Principles in Refurbishment
| Date: 1st March 2011 | Time: |
| Location: Ecobuild - Excel, London | Cost: FREE |
This session at Ecobuild will look at how Passivhaus can help with refurbishment in theory and in practice, shown by case studies.
Driving Passivhaus delivery in the UK
| Date: 1st March 2011 | Time: |
| Location: Eco-build, ExCel-London | Cost: FREE |
This session will introduce the Passivhaus Standard and explain the benefits of its use in the UK. Presentations will include examples and case studies and explain what is required to achieve certification
AECB CarbonLite Passivhaus training courses
| Date: 7th February 2011 | Time: |
| Location: London and Bristol | Cost: Various |
The AECB are running CarbonLite Passivhaus training courses in London & Bristol during February 2011.
January 2011
Passivhaus: Principles and Examples
Date: 18th Jan 2011
Time:
Location: Bath
Cost: £50 + VAT
The Building Centre is organising a half day seminar that will look at the principles and performance standards of Passivhaus and give practical guidance on the requirements for certification.
December 2010
Passivhaus in the UK
Date: 2nd December 2010
Time:
Location: London
Cost: £100 non-members / £80 Passivhaus Trust, RESET members or students
Some of the UK's foremost practitioners in Passivhaus design come together for a masterclass on the principles behind PassivHaus
November 2010
Building a Passivhaus : Learning from the Denby Dale experience
Date: 29th November 2010
Time:
Location: Green Building Company Store offices; near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire and Denby Dale
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members / £265.50 (+VAT) for PHT members
Green Building Store is running an intensive one day Passivhaus training event on the design and construction techniques used at the Denby Dale Passivhaus
One day understanding Passivhaus course
Date: 26th November 2010
Time:
Location: Kingston
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members, £250.75 for PHT members (+VAT)
Sustainable Homes and ECD Architects, have developed a new Passivhaus course which gives an introduction and overview of Passivhaus principles
UK Passivhaus Open Days 2010
Date: 12th November 2010
Time:
Location: All over the UK
Cost: FREE
Experience the comforts of the Passivhaus standard first hand and learn more about it at the UK Passivhaus Open Days
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Course and Exam
Date: 1st November 2010
Time:
Location: University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
Cost: £1650 for non-members/£1500 for PHT members for the course. £280 (+ VAT)
This course and exam in English will be delivered by the University of Strathclyde and supported by Passivhaus experts
Passivhaus: Principles and Examples
| Date: 18th Jan 2011 | Time: |
| Location: Bath | Cost: £50 + VAT |
The Building Centre is organising a half day seminar that will look at the principles and performance standards of Passivhaus and give practical guidance on the requirements for certification.
Passivhaus in the UK
| Date: 2nd December 2010 | Time: |
| Location: London | Cost: £100 non-members / £80 Passivhaus Trust, RESET members or students |
Some of the UK's foremost practitioners in Passivhaus design come together for a masterclass on the principles behind PassivHaus
November 2010
Building a Passivhaus : Learning from the Denby Dale experience
Date: 29th November 2010
Time:
Location: Green Building Company Store offices; near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire and Denby Dale
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members / £265.50 (+VAT) for PHT members
Green Building Store is running an intensive one day Passivhaus training event on the design and construction techniques used at the Denby Dale Passivhaus
One day understanding Passivhaus course
Date: 26th November 2010
Time:
Location: Kingston
Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members, £250.75 for PHT members (+VAT)
Sustainable Homes and ECD Architects, have developed a new Passivhaus course which gives an introduction and overview of Passivhaus principles
UK Passivhaus Open Days 2010
Date: 12th November 2010
Time:
Location: All over the UK
Cost: FREE
Experience the comforts of the Passivhaus standard first hand and learn more about it at the UK Passivhaus Open Days
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Course and Exam
Date: 1st November 2010
Time:
Location: University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
Cost: £1650 for non-members/£1500 for PHT members for the course. £280 (+ VAT)
This course and exam in English will be delivered by the University of Strathclyde and supported by Passivhaus experts
Building a Passivhaus : Learning from the Denby Dale experience
| Date: 29th November 2010 | Time: |
| Location: Green Building Company Store offices; near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire and Denby Dale | Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members / £265.50 (+VAT) for PHT members |
Green Building Store is running an intensive one day Passivhaus training event on the design and construction techniques used at the Denby Dale Passivhaus
One day understanding Passivhaus course
| Date: 26th November 2010 | Time: |
| Location: Kingston | Cost: £295 (+VAT) for non-members, £250.75 for PHT members (+VAT) |
Sustainable Homes and ECD Architects, have developed a new Passivhaus course which gives an introduction and overview of Passivhaus principles
UK Passivhaus Open Days 2010
| Date: 12th November 2010 | Time: |
| Location: All over the UK | Cost: FREE |
Experience the comforts of the Passivhaus standard first hand and learn more about it at the UK Passivhaus Open Days
Certified European Passivhaus Designer Course and Exam
| Date: 1st November 2010 | Time: |
| Location: University of Strathclyde, Glasgow | Cost: £1650 for non-members/£1500 for PHT members for the course. £280 (+ VAT) |
This course and exam in English will be delivered by the University of Strathclyde and supported by Passivhaus experts