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.
Sponsorship opportunities for the 2015 UK Passivhaus Awards.
2015 is a special year for the Trust as it is our 5th anniversary which is annually celebrated at the UK Passivhaus Awards ceremony. Learn how to get involved with sponsorship opportunities.
17th December 2014
House Planning Help highlights the importance of airtightness in new documentary
House Planning Help showcased a new documentary which addresses the role of airtightness in the future of sustainable housing.
11th December 2014
Mince pies and the new Passivhaus Standards
Eco Design Consultants held an event in which questions involving the cost effectiveness, marketability, and implications for Practitioners regarding the new Passivhaus Standards.
9th December 2014
Construction progresses at first Welsh Passivhaus School
Construction is well under way on site with the timber roof now complete at Burry Port Primary.
8th December 2014
Bristol set to no longer be a Passivhaus black-hole!
Planning permission has been granted for a private Passivhaus home in Nailsea, North Somerset.
2nd December 2014
Airtightness Masterclass Review
Held on the 17th November, the latest airtightness Masterclass was well received by delegates.
27th November 2014
How to Build a Passivhaus: Rules of Thumb.
The Trust are currently in the midst of working on a new guidance document intended as an introduction highlighting the key technical aspects of how to build a Passivhaus.
26th November 2014
University giants battle for largest UK non-residential Passivhaus
University of East Anglia, and the University of Leicester both have schemes under construction vying for the largest, greenest non-residential UK Passivhaus development. Check out done our quick comparison to see how things are shaping up.
25th November 2014
Refurbishment Window Component Competition
Component Award announced by the Passive House Institue for windows in the context of refurbishments. Winners will be announced at the 2015 International Passivhaus Conference.
24th November 2014
Architype shortlisted for Sustainability Architect of the Year
Building Design magazine have announced their finalists for their annual architect of the year awards.
