About the Passivhaus Trust

Our aims

Who is involved

What we do

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.

Passivhaus is the leading international low energy design standard. With over 65,000 buildings completed to this standard across Europe, it offers a robust, proven and cost-effective method to help the UK achieve its challenging carbon reduction targets for the built environment sector.

 Chris Herring, Chair, Passivhaus Trust

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

Who is involved

Delivery team

The delivery team reports to the Board of Directors and is supported by Passivhaus advisor and ambassador groups.

Ysabel Legaspi Operations Associate -North West England	Lynn Urbanik Events & Marketing Associate - Scotland	Kate Matthews Forbes Education and Operations Manager - Scotland	Sarah Lewis Research & Policy Director - Scotland
Tab Binding Development Associate - Wales	Chayley Collis Policy & Press Associate - Yorkshire & the Humber	Bethany Okogba Events & Marketing Coordinator - Yorkshire & the Humber	Laura Soar Research & Digital Associate - East of England
Kirsten Priebe Head of Development & Membership - South West France	Yogini Patel Head of Campaigns & Comms - London	Jon Bootland Chief Executive - London	Nicci Rowland Finance & Membership Coordinator - South East England

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.