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.

Events

Following the success of regional events 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, we are now planning to hold client club events in 2020:

Scotland - date TBC
Wales - date TBC
London - November

These events aim to support clients and contractors to successfully build Passivhaus certified domestic and non-domestic dwellings.

If you are a Local Authority, a Housing Association, or a contractor and would like to become involved, please email kirsten@passivhaustrust.org.uk to register interest.

Past Events

Videos and presentations 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.