Passivhaus at Futurebuild 2026

Date: 12 - 14 May 2026	Time: 3 consecutive days
Location: London	Cost: Free, booking essential.

In a landmark move for the UK construction sector, Futurebuild and UK Construction Week London, will come together from 12–14 May 2026, creating a new national platform for the built environment at Excel London. The collaborative co-location will form the UK’s Built Environment Super Event, designed to reflect the full scale, complexity and ambition of an industry facing unprecedented change. This year’s ‘Connect’ theme sets the stage for bold collaboration and real-world impact. Join thousands of sustainability pioneers: specifiers, decision-makers, and innovators - driving the transformation of our built environment.

The Passivhaus Trust is proud to be part of the Buildings Stage takeover alongside the Sustainable Development Foundation (SDF) alliance. Explore regenerative buildings and practical pathways to net zero. Visit the joint super stand to meet six leading organisations shaping the future of sustainable construction.

Don’t miss the Passivhaus Trust’s seminars, this is your chance to dive into cutting-edge Passivhaus solutions, connect with industry leaders, and explore how high-performance design is delivering healthier, low-carbon buildings today.

Programme

Healthy homes by design: Can Passivhaus deliver?
	12 May 2026 I 15:15 - 16:00 I Buildings & Materials Stage As the UK grapples with fuel poverty, damp homes, and increasing overheating risks, the conversation is shifting from energy to health. This session explores how Passivhaus aligns with the Healthy Homes Standard and Awaab’s Law, offering a robust, people-first approach to housing that safeguards wellbeing. Chair: Dr Sarah Price, Spruce & Passivhaus Trust Marion Baeli, 10 Design Gwilym Still, Max Fordham Dinka Izetbegovic, Central Bedfordshire Council
From niche to norm: Scaling Passivhaus
	12 May 2026 I 16:15 - 17:00 I Buildings & Materials Stage Passivhaus is no longer a fringe movement - it’s gaining traction with volume housebuilders, local authorities, and forward-thinking developers. But how do we move from promising pockets to widespread adoption? This session explores the current scale and diversity of UK Passivhaus projects, unpacks the barriers, and invites bold ideas to accelerate delivery at scale. Chair: Ann-Marie Fallon, Passivhaus Trust Sally Godber, Coaction Training CIC Vasilis Giannopoulos, Internorm Windows UK Ltd Lorna Taverner, Willmott Dixon
Delivering sustainable buildings at scale – taking the opportunities
	14 May 2026 I 12:00 - 12:45 I Futurebuild Arena High performance sustainable buildings have, until recently, been limited to niche projects at a relatively small scale. Things are now changing quickly, with multiple large organisations committing to high sustainability standards across thousands of properties. This session will explore how clients are planning for the highest current standards …and how the supply chain can win work to help the reality of delivery. Chair: Jon Bootland, Passivhaus Trust Ann-Marie Fallon, Passivhaus Trust & Architype Adam Harper, City of York Council Attzaz Rashid, Barratt London