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.
Fabric First framework for Passivhaus projects in Norwich
Norwich City Council launch £300 million 'Fabric First' housing construction framework for the development of Passivhaus projects.
30th April 2015
School Farm barn conversion project submitted for planning
A Victorian barn conversion project in Kent, aiming for the Passivhaus standard has been submitted for planning.
29th April 2015
Summary of the 19th International Passivhaus Conference
The key focus at the International Passivhaus Conference 2015 in Leipzig was on the latest developments in the increasing availability of suitable components facilitating cost effective energy efficient construction.
29th April 2015
Progress being made at Wilmcote House EuroPHit project
Refurbishment works are well underway at Wilmcote House in Portsmouth, the only UK case study in the EuroPHit project.
28th April 2015
Passivhaus Student Competition
Launched in October 2014 at the UK Passivhaus Conference, the Trust are involved in a pilot Passivhaus student competition titled: Developing a Passivhaus Masterplan for a UK town center. Kindly Sponsored by Tarmac.
24th April 2015
Passivhaus gets political: At the core of the Green Party Manifesto
The Passivhaus standard has been unveiled as a core component of the Green Party's energy and housing policies.
16th April 2015
68 homes under construction at Saffron Lane aim for Passivhaus
Work has started on a development of 68 homes at Saffron Lane, Leicester aiming for the Passivhaus standard.
15th April 2015
2015 UK Passivhaus Awards: 1 month countdown!
Officially launched at Ecobuild in March earlier this year, the 2015 UK Passivhaus Awards are open for entries, with the imminent deadline looming!
13th April 2015
Impressive initial air test results for Exeter social housing scheme
Initial air tests at Exeter City Council's 'Reed Walk' social housing development are one third of Passivhaus requirement.
9th April 2015
Revisions to report - What it means to claim the Passivhaus Standard
March 2015 Revisions to the report - Claiming the Passivhaus Standard