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Passivhaus Trust Newsletter - February 2026
From world first Passivhaus to retrofit innovation, explore the Passivhaus Trust’s February highlights in this months newsletter.
26th February 2026
Redefining intergenerational living in Lewisham
In the heart of south London, Melfield Gardens is redefining what social housing can be.
25th February 2026
Stretford Passivhaus retrofit TV makeover
The deep retrofit of a modest Manchester semi-detached home to the Passivhaus retrofit (EnerPHit) standard featured in the Channel 4 programme Guy Martin's 'House without bills', which aired on Monday 9 February 2026.
23rd February 2026
Celebrating PHPP success!
This month, we celebrated our co-director Sarah Lewis, whose work continues to make high-performance building design more accessible to everyone.
18th February 2026
Last chance to book! Component method for residential Passivhaus retrofit
Join us this Wednesday for our second Passivhaus Retrofit Masterclass! We’ll explore a residential project being delivered using the Passivhaus component method - a pragmatic, flexible approach to certification
16th February 2026
Andy Burnham visits Guy Martin’s 'House Without Bills'
Greater Manchester Mayor commends Stretford Passivhaus retrofit project.
12th February 2026
Passivhaus takes centre stage in a world first
Oxfords Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities has achieved Passivhaus certification, earning the title of Europe’s largest Passivhaus university building, and the worlds first Passivhaus concert hall.
11th February 2026
Guy Martin's 'House Without Bills'
Passivhaus retrofit takes centre stage in Channel 4 programme Guy Martin’s 'House Without Bills' on Monday 9 February 2026 at 9pm.
6th February 2026
Passivhaus Retrofit FAQs
This page answers the most common questions about Passivhaus retrofit, drawing on evidence, real-world projects, and the Passivhaus Trust’s role as the UK’s leading source of expertise on the Passivhaus standard.
3rd February 2026
Passivhaus retrofit: Warmer, healthier and more comfortable homes
Discovered Passivhaus retrofit through Guy Martin's House Without Bills on Channel 4, and curious for more? The programme highlights how existing homes can be upgraded to dramatically reduce energy use and running costs.
2nd February 2026
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