Delivering Passivhaus 2026 | Passivhaus Trust and CIOB

Date: 02 September - 28 October 2026	Time: 13:00 - 14:00
Location: Online	Cost: PHT and CIOB members: free, Non-members: £108 +VAT

Full series summary | Third in series | What does it cost?

Join us in Autumn 2026 as we bring you a new three-part webinar series. Delivered in partnership between the Passivhaus Trust and Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) we will explore how Passivhaus methodology is supporting the UK construction sector in delivering high-performance, low-energy buildings aligned with net zero goals.

Across three focused sessions, the series brings together industry experts to examine the practical application of digital design tools, real-world project insights, and the evolving regulatory landscape. Attendees will gain a rounded understanding of how Passivhaus can be implemented at scale - supporting better building performance, improved quality assurance, and robust compliance pathways.

Series summary

Delivering Passivhaus: 3-part webinar series 2026

2nd Sept | Digital Passivhaus design: PHPP, Rhino integration & digital twins
30th Sept | Passivhaus case studies: UK lessons for modern construction
28th Oct | Regulation & compliance: How Passivhaus supports UK Net Zero

NB – programme TBC, dates are provisional & subject to changes.

Where possible, all images used in marketing are of certified Passivhaus projects, or those aiming for certification. Projects featured in the marketing materials may not be discussed specifically at the event.

Who should attend?

This intermediate level must-attend series is for construction and built environment professionals who want more insights into Passivhaus and its fit with mainstream delivery. This is a chance to connect and learn lessons from case studies and peers across the Passivhaus Trust and CIOB communities.

Attendance to the series earns 3 PHI credit points with individual sessions worth 1 PHI credit each.

Format

An Intermediate level series of three live online sessions, run one every four weeks. Starting from September 2026, and ending in October 2026.

Sessions are once every four weeks, at 1pm on Wednesday afternoons.
The duration of each webinar is approximately 1hour.
PHI credits 3 (full series)

Cost

Free to members of PHT & CIOB. Non-members who book the full series can recieve a 10% discount!

Individual sessions are availble to book.

	Individual session	Full series discount - save 10%
PHT and CIOB member	Free	Free
Non-member	£40 +VAT	£108 +VAT

Delegates booking the full series will receive access to recordings of all previous sessions and associated presentation material where permissions are granted.

Third in series

Session 3 of the Delivering Passivhaus 2026 series maps Passivhaus principles to the UK construction compliance environment. In particular, looking at how they help construction professionals to confidently position Passivhaus as a compliant, robust route to net zero.

Key topics:

New PHT Better Net Zero Paper 2026.
How Passivhaus helps to deliver to UK Net Zero Standards.
Why Passivhaus performance aligns so well with measurable outcomes.
How Passivhaus addresses performance gap, overheating, and carbon target.

Takeaway:

Better understanding of and confidence in positioning Passivhaus as a compliant, robust route to net zero.

Programme

13:00 - 13:10	Welcome and introduction to the Passivhaus Trust Better Net Zero Paper Chair: Sarah Lewis, Passivhaus Trust
13.10 - 13.30	Passivhaus and the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard Will South, Etude
13.30 - 13:50	Passivhaus and Scottish Govenment Net Zero Public Sector Building Standard Ingrid Berkeley, Scottish Futures Trust
13:50 - 14:00	Q+A, wrap up and close