Events Archive
Here you will find an archive of past events.
December 2016
[back to top]Site Tour - Kellogg College Hub aiming for Passivhaus
Date: 13 December 2016 | Time: 12.30 - 14.00 |
Location: University of Oxford | Cost: Free, booking essential |
A chance to see an aspiring Passivhaus under construction, offering an opportunity to see the internal structure and construction details in-situ.
November 2016
[back to top]Passivhaus Bitesize Training
Date: 23 November 2016 | Time: 1 afternoon session a week |
Location: Create Centre, Smeaton Road, Bristol, BS1 6XN | Cost: 1 session: PHT members £85+VAT. Non members £105+VAT. |
The Passivhaus Bitesize course aims to explain the general principles of what makes a good low energy, comfortable building, based on the Passivhaus standard.
UK Passivhaus Open Days 2016
Date: 11-13 November 2016 | Time: 3 consecutive days |
Location: Nationwide | Cost: FREE |
An annual event that sees a number of UK Passivhaus projects, complete or under construction, open their doors to the general public.
Low Carbon Construction: Essentials for New-Build
Date: Various dates | Time: 09.00 - 12.00 |
Location: Encraft, Brandon House Courtyard, William Street, Leamington Spa CV32 4HJ | Cost: £99 inc. VAT (10% discount for PHT members) |
Encraft have launched a comprehensive programme of bite-sized training seminars in low carbon construction techniques and technologies for new buildings, many specific to Passivhaus construction.
AECB Passivhaus site visit
Date: 4 November 2016 | Time: 15.00 |
Location: Canterbury | Cost: Free, booking essential |
Join the AECB Kent group for a chance to visit 2 pre-fabricated Passivhaus homes aiming for Passivhaus Premium Certification.
Passivhaus for local authorities and housing associations
Date: 3 November 2016 | Time: 13.00 - 17.00 |
Location: Carriageworks Theatre - 3 Millennium Square, Leeds, LS2 3AD | Cost: Free (Exclusive to local authority and housing association representatives only) |
A half-day seminar and workshop for Yorkshire LAs and HAs, organised by Zero Carbon Yorkshire's Buildings working group in association with the Passivhaus Trust.
October 2016
[back to top]AECB CarbonLite Advanced Retrofit Training
Date: 28 October 2016 | Time: Over a number of weeks |
Location: Online | Cost: Members £410+VAT, Non members £446.00+VAT |
Delivered by a number of Passivhaus experts, this cutting edge UK advanced retrofit training course is the culmination of five years of investment by the AECB:
UK Passivhaus Conference 2016
Date: 25 October 2016 | Time: All day |
Location: Business Design Centre, 52 Upper St, London N1 0QH | Cost: PHT members: £180, Partners: £200, General admittance: £220 (plus VAT) |
The 2016 UK Passivhaus Conference will take place on October 25th at the Business Design Centre, London.
Masterclass: Step-by-Step Retrofit
Date: 24 October 2016 | Time: 11.30 - 17.00 |
Location: Business Design Centre, 52 Upper St, London N1 0QH | Cost: PHT members: £150 + VAT; Non-members: £200 + VAT. |
Whilst a comprehensive retrofit is considered the best way to increase energy efficiency in existing buildings, for financial or contractual reasons it is not always possible. Jessica Grove-Smith from the Passivhaus Institute will be introducing the new step-by-step approach to retrofit with a review of the tools and guidance within PHPP to help deliver energy efficient buildings over a longer period.
Buildings to make us feel good and live well
Date: 20 October 2016 | Time: 07.30 - 09.30 |
Location: Bristol Water Head Offices, Bridgwater Road, Bristol BS13 7AT | Cost: Free |
Hear from Saint-Gobain's Technical Director Mark Allen as he discusses their Multi Comfort concept at this event organised by gcp Architects, as part of Bristol Health City Week.
Study Tour of Passivhaus Region: Brussels
Date: 16 - 18 October 2016 | Time: 3 day tour |
Location: Brussels | Cost: 595 Euros PHT members |
The Passivhaus Trust is delighted to support a study trip to Brussels to experience the first region in the world to mandate Passivhaus - a great step forward for NZEB (nearly zero energy buildings).
September 2016
[back to top]Cumbria Green Build Festival: Passivhaus & EnerPHit Workshop
Date: 20 September 2016 | Time: 10.00 - 16.30 |
Location: Dalston Recreation Centre: Recreation Field, Dalston, CA5 7QB | Cost: Free, booking essential |
Delve into the methods and materials behind these rigorous standards for low-energy buildings and retrofits, hosted by Ecological Building Systems.
Potton's self-build show home revealed
Date: 17 September 2016 | Time: 10.00 - 16.00 |
Location: Potton Self Build Show Centre, Mill Lane, Little Paxton, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 6EF | Cost: Free, booking essential |
The grand opening of Potton's Passivhaus self-build show home.
Site Visit: Howe Park Passivhaus
Date: 10 September 2016 | Time: 11.00 |
Location: Howe Park Wood Education & Visitor Centre, Chaffron Way, Tattenhoe Milton Keynes MK4 3GG | Cost: Free, booking essential |
A walking tour of the historic Howe Park Wood, and external tour of How Park Passivhaus
Passivhaus Bitesize Training
Date: 6 September 2016 | Time: 1 afternoon session a week, across 4 consecutive weeks. |
Location: Pollard Thomas Edwards, Diespeker Wharf, 38 Graham Street, London, N1 8JX | Cost: 1 session: PHT members £99+VAT. Non members £119+VAT. |
The Passivhaus Bitesize course aims to explain the general principles of what makes a good low energy, comfortable building, based on the Passivhaus standard.
Certified European Passive House Designer Training (BRE)
Date: 5 - 9 September 2016 | Time: 09.00 - 17.00 |
Location: University of Strathclyde, 16 Richmond St, Glasgow G1 1XQ | Cost: £1780 +VAT PHT members, £1930 +VAT non members |
This Certified European Passive House Designer course is being delivered by the Energy Systems Research Unit, the BRE Centre of Excellence in Energy Utilisation in partnership with the BRE Academy.
August 2016
[back to top]Delivering Cost Effective Passive House in Ireland
Date: 25 August 2016 | Time: 18.30 |
Location: The LexIcon dlr, Haigh Terrace Dun Laoghaire, A96 H283 Dublin, Ireland | Cost: Free, booking essential |
This workshop will give you a jump-start into Passivhaus and will leave you in no doubt that the standard is achievable and affordable right now.
Contrasting EnerPHit projects within the Brecon Beacons
Date: 6 August 2016 | Time: 10.30 - 15.00 |
Location: Brecon Beacons | Cost: Free, booking essential |
Join the AECB Wales and Three Counties Groups for a visit to 2 EnerPHit projects
July 2016
[back to top]Green Building Solutions: Summer University Vienna
Date: 23 July - 14 August 2016 | Time: Three week programme |
Location: Vienna | Cost: Professionals: Euro 2490. Students: Euro 2000. |
Summer University in Vienna: Attend workshops and lectures about ecological building, sustainable techniques and Passivhaus planning by experts and professionals of Austria's leading universities and institutions. A practical design project will give you the possibility to use your gained knowledge right away.
AECB Annual Conference: at the Enterprise Centre
Date: 15-16 July 2016 | Time: 2 day conference |
Location: The Enterprise Centre, University of East Anglia, Norwich Research Park, Norwich, NR4 7TJ | Cost: tbc |
AECB annual conference will be held at the Enterprise Centre which is on track to become Passivhaus certified and BREEAM outstanding.
Building a Passivhaus using standard UK building techniques
Date: 13 July 2016 | Time: 8.45 - 17.00 |
Location: Green Building Store HQ, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD7 | Cost: £295 +VAT |
Green Building Store offers one day intensive Introduction to Passivhaus courses
UK Passivhaus Awards Ceremony & PHT 6th Anniversary
Date: 7 July 2016 | Time: 13.00 - 18.30 |
Location: 240 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8BF | Cost: £30+VAT PHT members, £60+VAT Non-members |
Celebrate the Trust's 6th anniversary, vote for the best UK Passivhaus projects, and be the first to hear the announcement of the Award winners of 2016.
June 2016
[back to top]Local Authority & Housing Association Event
Date: 23 June 2016 | Time: 12.30 - 16.30 |
Location: London (TBC) | Cost: Free and exclusively for LAs and HAs |
The purpose of this event is to further develop relationships with leading local authorities and housing associations who have adopted, or are considering adopting the Passivhaus standard.
Scottish Passivhaus Projects Update
Date: 16 June 2016 | Time: 14.00 - 17.30 |
Location: McCance Room 301, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow G1 1XJ | Cost: £12 for PHT members & partners, £24 for non-members (inc. VAT) |
This afternoon seminar will provide an update on the latest Passivhaus projects in Scotland, and will discuss what is needed to help practitioners in Scotland move forward on larger schemes.
UKIEG 2016 Conference
Date: 16 June 2016 | Time: 09.30 - 16.30 |
Location: Engineering & Computing (EC) Building, Coventry University, Gulson Road, Coventry, CV1 2JH | Cost: £65 for students and UKIEG members; £120 for non-members |
The role of residential and learning environments on occupant health and well-being throughout the life course is a key consideration, especially in the case of vulnerable populations such as children and older people. This conference brings together research and case studies to help shed light on this important topic.
PassivHaus Thursday: Healthy Homes, Work Spaces & Communities
Date: 16 June 2016 | Time: tbc |
Location: Trinity Community Arts Centre, Trinity Road Bristol , BS2 0NW | Cost: Free |
PHT member gcp bring you a series of seminars exploring the impact buildings can have on mental health, general well-being and communities.
Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson Training (Whole House Energy)
Date: 6 June 2016 | Time: 2 days |
Location: Construction Training School, Norwich | Cost: £700 +VAT (Exam fee £175 +VAT) 10% discount for PHT/AECB members |
Whole House Energy believe that the recent sharp rise in Passivhaus design will lead naturally to the need for greater on-site knowledge and awareness of good practice in construction methods.
Passivhaus Uncovered
Date: 2 June 2016 | Time: 18:00 - 21:30 |
Location: Light House Cinema, Smithfield, Dublin, Ireland | Cost: Free |
An evening of candid discussion and networking, which will reveal the realities of designing, building and occupying a Passivhaus building
May 2016
[back to top]The Case for Passivhaus
Date: 10 May 2016 | Time: 12.30 - 17.00 |
Location: The Council House - Victoria Square Birmingham B1 1BB | Cost: Free to attend, booking essential |
The objective of this Symposium is to share and generate knowledge to promote the Passivhaus standard.
Certified Passivhaus Designer Training (AECB Carbonlite)
Date: 9 May 2016 | Time: Over 2 non-consecutive weeks |
Location: South Bank University, London | Cost: £2400 plus VAT for PHT/ AECB members; £2800 plus VAT for non-members |
AECB CarbonLite courses offer the chance to gain the internationally recognised Certified European Passivhaus Designer qualification, on a course uniquely tailored to the UK and showcasing UK building examples. Courses are aimed principally at building professionals with an understanding of UK construction systems.
Certified Passivhaus Designer Training (Whole House Energy)
Date: 9 May 2016 | Time: 8 days over 2 weeks |
Location: Construction Training School, Norwich | Cost: £1912.50+VAT PHT members, £2,250+VAT non members |
Whole House Energy offer the chance to gain the internationally recognised Certified European Passivhaus Designer qualification, with local site visits to Passivhaus projects at various stages of construction.
REHAU Passivhaus Seminar
Date: 5 May 2016 | Time: 09.00 - 12.30 |
Location: The Crystal, 1 Siemens Brothers Way, Royal Victoria Dock, London E16 1GB | Cost: Free to attend, booking essential |
The London instalment in REHAU's popular series of Passivhaus seminars designed for architects, specifiers, clients and developers.
Self Build Showcase
Date: 5 May 2016 | Time: 11.00 - 19.00 |
Location: Hethel Innovation Centre, Norwich | Cost: Free to attend, booking essential |
The event will host an exhibition of suppliers and organisations as well as a 1:1 advice centre and a variety of informative speakers, including the keynote speaker Richard Bacon MP, Local Planners, Build System Suppliers, Architects and Financiers.
Certified Passivhaus Designer Training (Passive House Academy)
Date: 3 May 2016 | Time: 5 days classroom training & online material |
Location: Mounttown Community Facility, Meadowlands, Fitzgerald Park, Lower Mounttown Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin | Cost: 999 Euro (VAT exempt) |
Passive House Academy deliver the certified passivhaus designer course in Dun Laoghaire, where the standard is now mandatory for all new builds.
Certified Passivhaus Designer Training (PYC)
Date: 2 May 2016 | Time: Over 2 non-consecutive weeks |
Location: Pen y Lan, Meifod, Powys SY22 6DA | Cost: £2000 +VAT |
This Certified Passivhaus Designer course will be hosted by PYC and run by highly experienced trainers, and accredited by WARM: Low Energy Building Practice.
April 2016
[back to top]Green Sky Thinking 2016
Date: 25 - 29 April 2016 | Time: Week long event |
Location: Venues across London | Cost: Free to attend, booking essential |
Green Sky Thinking Week returns on 25-29 April marking its sixth year; with a focus on urban resilience, green tech and health & well being.
Marsh Flatts Farm site visit
Date: 24 April 2016 | Time: 14.00 |
Location: Chellaston, Derby, DE73 6TT | Cost: Free to attend, booking essential |
AECB East Midlands local group have arranged a chance to visit a Passivhaus currently under construction in Derbyshire.
International Passivhaus Conference
Date: 22 - 23 April 2016 | Time: 2 day event |
Location: Darmstadt, Germany | Cost: 560 Euros Early booking rate. PHT members receive further 10% discount |
25 years of Passive House: Building a sustainable future!
UCL-Energy Seminar: Energy efficiency in non-domestic buildings: Are we on target for 2050?
Date: 5 April 2016 | Time: 18.00 |
Location: Wilkins Gustave Tuck Lecture Theatre, UCL - Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT | Cost: Free to attend. Booking essential |
This talk will explore some of the issues relating to energy efficiency in non-domestic buildings that will contribute to meeting the 2050 target.
March 2016
[back to top]Rehau Passivhaus Open Day
Date: 23 March 2016 | Time: 10.00 - 17.00 |
Location: The Rehau Hub, The Building Centre, Store St, London WC1E 7BT | Cost: Free to attend, booking essential |
The team at The REHAU Hub are inviting construction professionals to drop in to access expert advice on issues relating to Passivhaus fenestration and ventilation systems.
Passivhaus Bitesize Training
Date: 1, 8, 15 & 22 March 2016 | Time: 15.00 - 18.00 |
Location: PTE, Diespeker Wharf, 38 Graham Street, London N1 8JX | Cost: £150 per session (10% discount for PHT & AECB members) |
Leading practitioners from the Passivhaus industry have developed a series of bitesize, afternoon sessions for Passivhaus training.
Thermal Bridging Analysis for Passivhaus
Date: 14 - 16 March 2016 | Time: All day |
Location: 5 Baldwin Terrace, London, N1 7RU | Cost: £500 for 1 day (3d), £800 for 2 days (2d), £1,100 for 3 days (2d/ 3d), |
This 3-day course is aimed at all Passive House Designers & Consultants who wish to be able to calculate thermal bridges for entry to the PHPP.
Passivhaus at Ecobuild
Date: 08 - 10 March 2016 | Time: 3 consecutive days |
Location: Excel, London | Cost: Free to attend, booking essential |
The giant sustainable design and construction trade show returns to Excel, London. Learn about the Passivhaus movement in the UK at the Passivhaus Trust Pavilion.
February 2016
[back to top]GIA CPD Event - Passive Housing
Date: 24 February 2016 | Time: 18.00 |
Location: The Lighthouse, 11 Mitchell Lane, Glasgow, G1 3NU | Cost: £20.00 |
Jon Hand, University of Strathclude will give an overview of Passivhaus and PHT members Paper Igloo Architecture and Design will present their new build Passivhaus in Kippen, Sterling.
Airtightness, breathable insulation and ventilation
Date: 19 February 2016 | Time: 10.00 - 13.00 |
Location: Westgate Hall Canterbury | Cost: Free |
AECB local group Kent are hosting an event on airtightness, breathable insulation and ventilation.
Building Better Buildings: 50 years of Environmental Design and Engineering at The Bartlett
Date: 15 February 2016 | Time: 09.30 - 17.00 |
Location: Darwin Lecture Theatre, UCL, Gower St, London WC1E 6X | Cost: Free |
The UCL Institute for Environmental Design and Engineering (UCL IEDE) hosts the last event in the Zero Carbon Hub's Building Better Buildings series.
Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson Training (Passive House Academy)
Date: 11 February 2016 | Time: 08.30 - 17.00 |
Location: Unit 4 Gyproc Business Park, Church Manor Way, Erith, Kent DA8 1DE | Cost: £475 inc. VAT (Optional online exam prep - £275, Exam fee - £210) |
A 2 day course aimed at building contractors looking to learn the practical skills required of building to the Passivhaus standard.
Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson Training (Whole House Energy)
Date: 9 February 2016 | Time: 2 days |
Location: Construction Training School, Norwich | Cost: £700 +VAT (Exam fee £175 +VAT) 10% discount for PHT/AECB members |
Whole House Energy believe that the recent sharp rise in Passivhaus design will lead naturally to the need for greater on-site knowledge and awareness of good practice in construction methods.
Certified Passivhaus Designer Training (AECB Carbonlite)
Date: 8 February 2016 | Time: Over 2 non-consecutive weeks |
Location: Plymouth | Cost: £2400 plus VAT for PHT/ AECB members; £2800 plus VAT for non-members |
AECB CarbonLite courses offer the chance to gain the internationally recognised Certified European Passivhaus Designer qualification, on a course uniquely tailored to the UK and showcasing UK building examples. Courses are aimed principally at building professionals with an understanding of UK construction systems.
Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson Training (Passive House Academy)
Date: 4 February 2016 | Time: 08.30 - 17.00 |
Location: National Construction College, 4 Fountain Avenue, Inchinnan Business Park, Inchinnan, Renfrew PA4 9RQ, Glasgow | Cost: £475 inc. VAT (Optional online exam prep - £275, Exam fee - £210) |
A 2 day course aimed at building contractors looking to learn the practical skills required of building to the Passivhaus standard.
January 2016
[back to top]New Year Celebration and Debate - MVHR: Is it just a lot of hot air?
Date: 26 January 2016 | Time: 17.30 - 19.30 |
Location: 240 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8BF | Cost: £20 (+VAT) for PHT & AECB members, £50 (+VAT) for non members |
Back by popular demand, our light-hearted Christmas & New Year event will once again be held in January! Join PHT & AECB to debate and discuss mechanical and natural ventilation. Is MVHR necessary in Passivhaus, and does it have a place in low energy buildings?
Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson Training (Saint-Gobain)
Date: 20 - 21 January 2016 | Time: 8.30 - 17.00 |
Location: Saint-Gobain Technical Academy, Erith, Kent | Cost: From £350 +VAT. 10% discount for PHT/AECB members |
2 days full training with additional online training delivered by the Passive House Academy in partnership with Saint-Gobain for the Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson course.
Healthy Buildings; The Role of Products
Date: 20 January 2016 | Time: 13.45 - 17.30 |
Location: UCL, London | Cost: £50 for PHT/ ASBP members, £100 for non members |
Consideration of product impacts should be an essential component for sustainable and healthy buildings and NOT an afterthought. This seminar will introduce the work of UK Indoor Environments Group (UKIEG) and provide an overview of recent research into this complex subject.