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.
Stage 2 - Scottish Passivhaus Equivalent Consultation
The Scottish Government has just launched its Stage 2 consultation on its proposed Passivhaus equivalent policy. Read the Passivhaus Trust's initial response to the proposals.
11th August 2026
Passivhaus Trust Newsletter July 2026
This month, we're exploring the evidence behind some of the sector's most common questions. How much does Passivhaus really cost? Can it keep buildings comfortable during extreme heat? Is Passivhaus retrofit achievable? And what can award-winning projects teach us about delivering better buildings?
30th July 2026
How much extra does Passivhaus cost to build?
New report shows Passivhaus capital cost uplift can be as low as 2%
27th July 2026
How Passivhaus buildings stayed cool during the June heatwave
June 2026 will be remembered for more than broken temperature records. Red heat warnings were issued across parts of England, schools closed as classrooms became too hot to use safely, and conversations about overheating shifted from future climate projections to present-day reality.
21st July 2026
Passivhaus Trust and CIOB partner to launch Delivering Passivhaus 2026 webinar series
The Passivhaus Trust and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) have joined forces to launch Delivering Passivhaus 2026, a new three-part webinar series designed to help construction professionals develop the practical knowledge needed to deliver high-performance buildings.
20th July 2026
Dialling up Passivhaus retrofit across the UK
Improving the UK's existing buildings is one of the biggest challenges in delivering healthier homes, lower energy demand and climate resilience. As government, local authorities and the construction industry increasingly focus on retrofit, the Passivhaus Trust is helping make high-performance retrofit more practical, affordable and scalable. Read our overview of the initiatives underway to make high-quality Passivhaus retrofit more practical, more affordable and easier to deliver at scale.
18th July 2026
Why building performance has never mattered more: the UK Passivhaus Conference
Buildings remain one of the UK's biggest climate challenges, accounting for around 22% of the UK's territorial greenhouse gas emissions. As the industry prepares for the Future Homes Standard and accelerates retrofit, the need for buildings that genuinely perform has never been greater. The UK Passivhaus Conference returns this November to explore how the sector can deliver exactly that.
17th July 2026
From a Royal Opening to the RIBA Stage: Passivhaus's Award-Winning Summer
UK Passivhaus projects won recognition at the RIBA National Awards, Unlock Net Zero Awards and Housing Design Awards this summer, capped by a royal opening.
16th July 2026
Passivhaus Trust and ACAN announce strategic partnership
The Passivhaus Trust are delighted to announce a new strategic partnership with Architects Climate Action Network (ACAN), a network of built environment professionals taking action on the climate and ecological crises. This collaboration will maximise opportunities to share knowledge, develop skills and competencies, and support our shared goal and objectives.
15th July 2026
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Passivhaus Trust Newsletter June 2026
Keep cool with the latest news from the Passivhaus Trust!
30th June 2026
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