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.
Gold sponsor spotlight! Ecological Building Systems.
We are delighted to welcome PHT Patron member Ecological Building Systems as gold sponsors of the Exemplar Sustainable Buildings Awards.
25th April 2025
Meet the Exemplar Sustainable Buildings Awards judges!
Now that Phase One submissions have officially closed, we are delighted to announce the experienced Awards judges who will select the shortlist for the Exemplar Sustainable Buildings Awards.
24th April 2025
Have your say on retrofit
Thinking about retrofitting your home or recently completed upgrades? We're eager to hear from you! Share your journey. Your story could shape the future of the Passivhaus and AECB retrofit standards.
22nd April 2025
We are hiring! Co-Director/ Deputy CEO
The Passivhaus Trust is growing rapidly and needs to scale-up significantly in order to help transform the built environment sector in the UK. We are seeking someone to help shape the future development of the Trust and to play a pivotal role in its senior management.
22nd April 2025
Last chance to book! Certification at scale
Time is running out to join our fourth webinar of the 2025 Large & Complex Passivhaus Masterclass series! Don’t miss this opportunity to gain expert insights from two of the UK and Ireland’s most experienced Passivhaus Certifiers.
19th April 2025
Last Chance: 1 Week Left to Enter the ESBA Awards!
Want to be crowned champion of champions? Upload your submission today!
15th April 2025
Taking the Scottish Passivhaus Equivalent policy forward
The Passivhaus Trust continues to be an active member of the Scottish Building Standards working group developing the Scottish Passivhaus Equivalent policy. The Passivhaus Trust has developed some key asks and recommendations as the policy takes shape.
2nd April 2025
Embracing constraints in a Fife Passivhaus
Architect & PHT member Kirsty Maguire wanted to build her own home ever since she was little. With several Passivhaus projects under her belt, including the award-winning New Farmhouse and several others, she was ready to embrace a challenge for her own home.
28th March 2025
NEW Passivhaus Client Clubs for social housing
Our NEW Passivhaus Client Clubs for social housing clients are designed to help overcome common barriers and obstacles and discuss how to provide the evidence needed to deliver successful Passivhaus projects.
28th March 2025
The countdown to the crown is on!
The clock is ticking but there’s still time to enter. The Exemplar Sustainable Buildings Awards is on the hunt for the most innovative building projects, game-changing products and transformative initiatives that are redefining the future of sustainable construction.
27th March 2025
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