About the Passivhaus Trust
The Trust is an independent non-profit organisation that provides leadership in the UK for the adoption of the Passivhaus standard and methodology. Its aim is to promote Passivhaus as a highly effective way of providing high standards of occupant comfort and health without compromising on slashing energy use and carbon emissions from buildings in the UK. Improving efficiency is crucial to meeting Climate Action Targets.
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Passivhaus is a game-changer. It delivers homes with both climate resilience and occupant wellbeing in mind. Passivhaus homes are healthy, comfortable, warm, peaceful and with ultra low energy bills. Post-monitoring data demonstrates that these homes perform as designed, with no ‘performance gap’. Emma Osmundsen, Chair, Passivhaus Trust |
The Passivhaus Trust is the official UK affiliate of the International Passive House Association (iPHA.) If you join as a member of the Trust - you automatically become a member of iPHA.The Trust was founded by the AECB in 2010. AECB members are eligible for discounts on PHT membership.
Aim and objectives of the Passivhaus Trust
To provide leadership to help the whole industry to use the rigour and principles of Passivhaus to deliver high comfort, healthy, low energy buildings at scale
Delivery team
The delivery team reports to the Board of Directors and is supported by Passivhaus advisor and ambassador groups.
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Tabitha BindingDevelopment Associate |
Jon BootlandChief Executive |
Chayley CollisPolicy & Press Associate |
Ann-Marie FallonBusiness Development & External Affairs Co-Director |
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Ysabel LegaspiOperations Associate |
Sarah LewisResearch & Policy Co-Director |
Kate Matthews ForbesEducation & Operations Manager |
Bethany OkogbaMarketing & Events Associate |
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Yogini PatelHead of Campaigns & Comms |
Kirsten PriebeHead of Development & Membership |
Laura SoarResearch & Digital Associate |
Lynn UrbanikMarketing & Events Associate |
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Associate consultants |
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Dr Rachel MitchellTechnical Associate |
Nicci RowlandFinance & Membership Coordinator |
Kate de SelincourtHealth & Benefits Associate |
Technical Working Groups
Several experts are invited by the Passivhaus Trust to advise on detailed technical issues pertaining to the application and delivery of Passivhaus in the UK. The Technical Panel & Patrons meet annually to explore & prioritise these issues, which informs various Technical Working Groups.
National groups
PHT Scotland
The PHT Scotland Group's primary focus is to represent the UK Passivhaus Trust and to promote the uptake of Passivhaus in Scotland. This group also maintains correspondence with Scottish members through a Scottish Passivhaus WhatsApp group*. The PHT Scotland Group is chaired by Jonathan Hines with vice chair Matt Bridgestock.
*If you would like to join the Scottish WhatsApp group please email info@passivhaustrust.org.uk
Partners
The Passivhaus Trust is part of the Sustainable Development Foundation Alliance, which has helped support PHT's development.
The Trust works closely with Passive House Plus magazine, which PHT members receive through a free digital subscription.
