Passivhaus Cohousing upon Tyne
Cohousing upon Tyne (CoHUT) in Newcastle is the latest to join a growing number of cohousing schemes adopting Passivhaus.
Passivhaus and cohousing can work well together, making low carbon living easier for residents. Designed by Newcastle-based PHT member MawsonKerr, the 25-unit Passivhaus Cohousing upon Tyne (CoHUT) project has adopted the Passivhaus standard as its target. Located on the site of a demolished school, the scheme has now received planning permission from Newcastle City Council.
Key Stats
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The project will be an exemplar of eco-housing in the region, which we hope will inspire others. The project is aiming to meet Passivhaus Standard, the gold standard in low energy buildings, with very good insulation and ventilation systems which mean that only a tiny amount of energy is needed to heat them.
We will minimise the use of building materials that have a big impact on the environment, such as cement and steel, and use reclaimed materials where we can.
Ruth Hayward, Cohousing upon Tyne (CoHUT)
Cohousing
As a cohousing scheme, all the residents from the 25 homes will have access to a large common house containing shared facilities, which shall include:
- shared kitchen
- dining room
- laundry facilities
- guest bedrooms
- bike storage
- lounge space.
The cohousing scheme will also have a car-share and a central courtyard to provide areas for food growing and outdoor socialising.
Key team
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More Passivhaus Cohousing schemes
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Lancaster Cohousing |
Cannock Mill Cohousing |
Radiance Cohousing, Canada |
Further information
10th March 2022
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