Passivhaus News
Here you will find the latest UK Passivhaus news. View our most recent Passivhaus Trust monthly newsletters here. To get the latest news & events straight in your inbox sign-up to the PHT mailing list.

Celebrating 20 years of Open Haus
Passivhaus comfort and energy efficiency were experienced first-hand this November during the UK Passivhaus Open Days, which marked the 20th anniversary of the International Passive House Open Days.
28th November 2023

Creative cafe claims UK Passivhaus first
The first Passivhaus-certified Art Cafe in the UK, Goldfinch Create & Play includes a purpose-built newbuild studio and cafe, providing a beautiful and comfortable space for children and adults to be creative.
20th November 2023

Are next-gen architects ready to tackle the climate emergency?
Steeped in Passivhaus theory and developed collaboratively by the Passivhaus Trust and its preferred training partner Coaction Training CIC, a new programme aims to equip all UK architecture students to tackle the climate emergency.
10th November 2023

Community-led homes strive for Passivhaus in Halton Mill
An innovative affordable housing development has seen the delivery of 20 new homes targeting Passivhaus on a brownfield site at Halton near Lancaster.
24th October 2023

Grasping the thistle! UK Passivhaus Conference 2023
Scotland leads the way was the theme for the biggest UK Passivhaus Conference to date, attended by over 600 delegates (in-person & online) this October. A keynote speech from Scottish Government Minister Patrick Harvie, school masterclasses, and Passivhaus site tours were among the highlights of the two-day event.
23rd October 2023

Scottish schools lead the way!
Hot on the heels of the hugely successful UK Passivhaus Conference 2023 where over 600 delegates came together to discuss all things Passivhaus we find out more about the ever increasing number of educational facilities adopting the standard throughout Scotland.
20th October 2023

Minister committed to continuing Passivhaus journey
Patrick Harvie MSP, Scottish Government Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants' Rights, was a keynote speaker at the UK Passivhaus Conference in Edinburgh and shared his vision for energy efficient and low carbon buildings in Scotland.
18th October 2023

UK Passivhaus Conference 2023 - it's the final countdown!
The wait is almost over. Next week we look forward to welcoming over 600 delegates to the UK Passivhaus Conference 2023 - the Passivhaus event of the year.
9th October 2023
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Offsite Sussex success
Offsite timber frame construction has helped deliver a selfbuild house located in rural Sussex in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
1st October 2023

Passivhaus Social Housing sell out session!
Following on from the success of our second Passivhaus Social Housing session, our next online event 'The costs of Passivhaus' being held on 28th September 2023.