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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.

Life-changing Cambridge Passivhaus Almshouses

Life-changing Cambridge Passivhaus Almshouses

Dovehouse Court is an accessible housing project for over-55s, designed for independent living within a community.

4th July 2024

Towering EnerPHit kickstarts mammoth estate regeneration

Towering EnerPHit kickstarts mammoth estate regeneration

The redevelopment of James Riley Point (JRP) reinvents this 23-storey semi-derelict residential tower to the Passivhaus EnerPHit standard and places it at the heart of its East London community.

2nd July 2024

Harvesting Energy: A Passivhaus Plus Self-Build Success

Harvesting Energy: A Passivhaus Plus Self-Build Success

This innovative and low-cost self-build project in Kent, predominantly constructed by the owners using the PH15 system, proudly boasts Passivhaus Plus certification. Starting as a Class Q agricultural building conversion, Oakfield Farm's design maximizes solar photovoltaic electricity generation through its north-south orientation and dual-pitched roof.

1st July 2024

General Election 2024: Get Britain building better

General Election 2024: Get Britain building better

The Passivhaus Trust has analysed manifesto pledges ahead of the UK General Election 2024 and highlights any policies favourable to the adoption of the Passivhaus standard.

1st July 2024

Scottish Passivhaus social housing - the results are in!

Scottish Passivhaus social housing - the results are in!

Ahead of the Scottish Passivhaus equivalent legislation, we have compiled an overview of feedback and post-occupancy monitoring of a range of Scottish Passivhaus social housing schemes.

1st July 2024

Voreda House gets EnerPHit upgrade

Voreda House gets EnerPHit upgrade

Committed to reducing its carbon footprint, the new EnerPHit upgrades at Voreda House estimate energy savings at a whopping 85% - contributing significantly to the Council’s zero carbon ambitions.

1st July 2024

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