Technical Guidance - UK Climate Data

Category: Guidance

The UK has 22 climate data sets which are included within the Passivhaus Planning Package (PHPP). These datasets are used in all certified Passivhaus buildings within the UK. The datasets have been generated using ‘Met Office’ data and ratified by the Passivhaus Institute.

Additional data sets are now also available from the following weather stations: Swansea, Charterhall and Oban. Please contact your certifier if your project is in one of these areas.

Please note: The auxiliary calculation within PHPP is recommended for countries lacking detailed climate data, and should not be used for UK certification. For more information please contact your building certifier. 

 

Regional Climate Data Map: BRE

Region 1 – Central London

Because of the ‘heat island’ effect in London’s centrally located boroughs the following boroughs, highlighted in blue on the map below, should use Region 1 – Central London:

Hammersmith and Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea, Westminster, Camden, Islington, City of London, Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Newham, Lewisham, Southwark, Lambeth, Wandsworth

It is recommended that all other London boroughs should adopt Region 2 – Thames Valley.

 

 

For more information please contact info@passivhaustrust.org.uk

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