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.
Orchard Grove School harvests Passivhaus Plus rewards
The Orchard Grove Primary School in Taunton is one of a growing number of certified Passivhaus Plus schools in the UK, that generate as much energy as they use. The school was designed in a simple rectangular form and built using prefabricated timber frame, and offers valuable lessons for Passivhaus school delivery.
2nd January 2026
Passivhaus Trust Newsletter - December 2025
Cosy up with our December newsletter! Explore the latest from the Passivhaus Trust, enjoy the festive cheer and unwrap some Passivhaus pressies!
18th December 2025
Get retrofit ready!
It's time to lift those floorboards, check those cavities and tackle those leaky lofts - 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year for Passivhaus retrofit.
11th December 2025
Full marks for Cambridge students
The final results are in! Cambridge's largest Passivhaus student development, Hinsley Lane, has achieved certification.
9th December 2025
Positioning Passivhaus in policy in 2026
The Trust is eagerly anticipating upcoming UK policy developments in 2026, which are relevant to Passivhaus and expected to shape energy standards, and building quality. While the full details are yet to be released, the Trust will be ready to respond as soon as announcements are made, and we'll keep you informed every step of the way.
1st December 2025
Welsh lessons - Millers Place
A developer is rolling out Passivhaus social housing schemes in Wales at no extra upfront costs, thanks to considered construction at design and delivery stages. Its approach is exemplified in the 40 apartment Millers Place project in Newtown for Barcud Housing Association, 32 of which are due to be Passivhaus certified in early 2026.
1st December 2025
Passivhaus Trust Newsletter - November 2025
Welcome to the Passivhaus Trusts November highlights! Wrap up warm and get stuck into this month's newsletter.
27th November 2025
Passivhaus - the proven route to healthy homes
The message from government is clear: every home should be warm, dry, comfortable and safe - for good.
19th November 2025
The UK's first Passivhaus Museum sets sail
The North End Shipyard Visitors Centre in Hull is the UK's first Passivhaus certified museum. Designed and delivered by a project team new to Passivhaus, the project offers useful lessons learned for a new building typology.
18th November 2025
Passivhaus Client Club series: a collaborative year for social housing
The Passivhaus Client Clubs 2025 have wrapped, here we celebrate our collective journey toward low-carbon, high-quality social housing.
17th November 2025
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