Passivhaus Social Housing

Passivhaus Social is an ongoing campaign run by the Passivhaus Trust to assist Local Authorities (LAs) and Housing Associations (HAs) in adopting and implementing the Passivhaus Standard.

The campaign so far has identified several successes as well as key issues that LAs and HAs will need to address to build Passivhaus dwellings. As a result of discussions held at previous round-table events from 2016 through to 2018, the Trust has developed guidance for social housing providers, laying out the business case of Passivhaus, as well as tips to ensure successful implementation & a whole host of useful links to further information.

Download a list of local authorities & housing associations who have built Passivhaus homes in the UK here. More information on regional policies citing Passivhaus or similar can be found on our Passivhaus and planning page. A selection of case studies are listed below.

Events

Regional events have been held by the Passivhaus Trust in Glasgow, Birmingham, Bristol, Yorkshire and London over the past couple of years, with greatly appreciated support from campaign partners and local hosts.

Videos and presentations from these events below unearth how some forward thinking councils have succeeded and identify potential common barriers that may have so far hindered adopting Passivhaus into green agendas and policies.

Videos

Previous Presentations

Glasgow - June 2019

Cardiff - 22 May 2019

Glasgow - 29 May 2018

Birmingham - 12 September 2017

Bristol - 12 July 2017

Case studies

There is a growing number of large social & affordable housing developments in the UK. Goldsmith Street is one of the most recognisable Passivhaus social housing schemes after winning the 2019 UK RIBA Stirling Award. Below is a selection of certified schemes displaying a range of constructions & contexts.