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.
Stebon Primary complete extension aiming for Passivhaus
Stebon primary school, in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, is completing a refurbishment aiming for Passivhaus standard.
29th July 2015
Greens call for Passivhaus standards on council owned land
The Green Party have called for a cross party campaign by local councils to specify Passivhaus standards for buildings on council owned land.
28th July 2015
Passivhaus projects finalists at Structural Timber Awards
Dundon Passivhaus, River Studio and Passive Close, Rainham have been shortlisted for the Structural Timber Awards.
27th July 2015
Component Award 2016: Cost effective Ventilation
The Passivhaus Institute's 2016 Component Award is searching for potential winners showcasing cost effective ventilation solutions in residential Passivhaus buildings.
24th July 2015
Worlds first Passivhaus Plus Certified
As the UK Government abandon Zero Carbon targets, energy efficient construction has been embraced in Germany with the certification of a private dwelling as the world's first Passivhaus Plus building.
23rd July 2015
Registration Open: UK Passivhaus Open Days 2015
From 13th to the 15th November 2015, Passivhaus owners and residents will open their homes, offices and even construction sites to share their experiences and show what Passivhaus is all about.
22nd July 2015
Industry campaign against Government scrapping Zero Carbon target
The Trust oppose the recent U-turn in scrapping the Zero Carbon policy and urge the Government to rethink its decision, along with over 200 other construction professionals who support the UKGBC campaign.
21st July 2015
Lime Tree Passivhaus nears completion
A private dwelling in Swaffham, Norfolk inspired by the presence of a dominant Lime tree nears completion.
13th July 2015
The winners of the 2015 UK Passivhaus Awards announced!
Steel Farm, Wilkinson Primary School and Cre8 Barn top the UK Passivhaus Awards.
8th July 2015
Gloucestershire youth hostel aims for EnerPHit
A bunk house designed by Potter and Holmes Architects is due to start construction imminently and aims to be the UK's first Passivhaus youth hostel.