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Passivhaus Open Days 2021: Winter Edition

Date: 05 - 07 November 2021	Time: 3 consecutive days
Location: Online & in-person tours	Cost: Free to attend, booking essential

International Passive House Open Days

Every year, Passivhaus buildings across the globe generously open their doors to visitors. Whether you are a self-builder, a built environment professional or an individual interested in learning more about Passivhaus design, this event offers an invaluable opportunity to experience the comfort and quality of a Passivhaus. Meet and talk to the owners or professionals involved to find out more first-hand.

After the success of the first digital International Passivhaus Open Days in 2020, and due to the continuing COVID19 restrictions around the world, the 2021 International Passivhaus Open Days will be a hybrid event, with tours, Q&As, panel discussions and other sessions taking place in-person or online depending on the region and current COVID-19 status.

2021 Participating Projects

Discover more at an international level via the map below:

Other Tours

Kirkburton | In-person tour (Students only)

Kirkburton tour: Monday 08 October

Students only tour

A completed and occupied 120 m² rectangular house awaiting Passivhaus certification. Built using cavity wall construction, the design required a flat roof to avoid sightlines from neighbouring properties. Open to students, this site visit will offer a valuable first-hand insight into Passivhaus design. Further information & to book, please contact: chayley@greenbuildingstore.co.uk

Previous UK Passivhaus Open Day Projects

Register your project

Are you a proud Passivhaus occupant, or have you been involved in a Passivhaus project previously? Share your first-hand experience of Passivhaus with others.

As restrictions ease, we invite participating projects to consider holding in person events, subject to appropriate risk assessment and mitigation measures, which are the responsibility of the host.

To participate in the International Passivhaus Open Days 2021, please register your project with the International Passivhaus Database. Projects can be at various stages - from fully occupied to under construction. Registration is free of charge but first-time users will be asked to create an account. Click here for detailed registration instructions.

If your project already registered with the Passivhaus Database, simply fill out the information on the Passivhaus Days viewing appointments and update your contact data if necessary. Should you have any further questions regarding registration, please contact info@passivehouse-international.org.

If you prefer not to list your scheme on the international database, please complete and return the following form, along with 3-5 high res project images to info@passivhaustrust.org.uk and the Trust will create a booking page following the template pictured on the right.

To cater for those who need to, or prefer to, minimise their risks, we also encourage online Q&A sessions or webinars, and/or a video contribution to the Passivhaus Open Days YouTube channel. For guidance on video format and content, please see instructions here.

Download: Passivhaus Open Days 2021 media pack

UK Passivhaus Awards finalists

For more of the best of UK Passivhaus projects, watch a playlist of the previous UK Passivhaus Awards projects, including the 2021 UK Passivhaus Awards finalists.

Goldsmith Street: 2019 Stirling Prize Winner

Goldsmith Street interactive 360 degree tour © www.rodedwards.com 2020

Thinking of building your own Passivhaus?

Passivhaus self builds have become more and more popular in recent years, with excellent examples emerging all over the UK. The best place to start is by checking out our Passivhaus goes Personal campaign, aimed at anyone contemplating building their own Passivhaus home. Discover why building to Passivhaus is good for you in the short video below: