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.
The Future Homes Standard consultation - Passivhaus Trust response
The Passivhaus Trust has issued a statement in response to the Government's Future Homes Standard consultation that was announced on Wednesday 13 December.
15th December 2023
UWE 900-bed student accommodation nears completion
The SAP3 project at the University of the West of England (UWE) Frenchay campus comprises three six-storey blocks of student accommodation targeting Passivhaus. A further phase (SAP5) is in the pipeline, which will provide an additional 421 new student residences, delivering an overall total of 1321 Passivhaus student rooms on the campus.
14th December 2023
Last chance to book: Managing Moisture Masterclass
Elevate your knowledge of managing moisture, particularly pertinent when delving into retrofits. Book your spot in our final Passivhaus masterclass of the year.
5th December 2023
UK hotel targets Passivhaus first!
The UKs first Passivhaus hotel proposed for the beloved seaside holiday destination Whitby, on the North Yorkshire coast.
30th November 2023
Celebrating 20 years of Open Haus
Passivhaus comfort and energy efficiency were experienced first-hand this November during the UK Passivhaus Open Days, which marked the 20th anniversary of the International Passive House Open Days.
28th November 2023
Creative cafe claims UK Passivhaus first
The first Passivhaus-certified Art Cafe in the UK, Goldfinch Create & Play includes a purpose-built newbuild studio and cafe, providing a beautiful and comfortable space for children and adults to be creative.
20th November 2023
Are next-gen architects ready to tackle the climate emergency?
Steeped in Passivhaus theory and developed collaboratively by the Passivhaus Trust and its preferred training partner Coaction Training CIC, a new programme aims to equip all UK architecture students to tackle the climate emergency.
10th November 2023
Beachfront environmental hub
A certified Passivhaus environmental hub has opened on the seafront on one of Bournemouth’s Blue Flag beaches.
1st November 2023
Community-led homes strive for Passivhaus in Halton Mill
An innovative affordable housing development has seen the delivery of 20 new homes targeting Passivhaus on a brownfield site at Halton near Lancaster.
24th October 2023
Grasping the thistle! UK Passivhaus Conference 2023
Scotland leads the way was the theme for the biggest UK Passivhaus Conference to date, attended by over 600 delegates (in-person & online) this October. A keynote speech from Scottish Government Minister Patrick Harvie, school masterclasses, and Passivhaus site tours were among the highlights of the two-day event.
