Passivhaus Client Club series: a collaborative year for social housing

The Passivhaus Client Clubs 2025 have wrapped, here we celebrate our collective journey toward low-carbon, high-quality social housing. Throughout the series, local authorities, housing associations and social landlords from across the country came together to tackle shared challenges, strengthen internal capacity and accelerate the delivery of affordable Passivhaus homes.

Across a variety of online and in person sessions, the Passivhaus Client Clubs created a space for open dialogue, expert guidance and practical learning - helping participants build confidence and momentum in their Passivhaus ambitions.

The value delivered

The interactive online sessions gave attendees the opportunity to discuss the real-world obstacles they face, from internal pushback to cost concerns and learn from peers who have successfully navigated similar issues. The series explored how to secure organisational buy-in, gather the right evidence and articulate the business case for Passivhaus at a time when climate resilience, energy efficiency and tenant well-being are more important than ever.

PHT member Kind & Co on-site at the Army & Navy Passivhaus development

In support of the online sessions, we offered a number of UK wide Client Club site visits. From Welshpool to York, social housing providers were able to get up close and personal to a range of social housing projects. Attendees also enjoyed valuable networking and connections opportunities - learning directly from each other and deliver more streamlined, successful projects.

Key benefits for participants

Throughout the sessions, experienced Passivhaus speakers showcased practical insights drawn from their Passivhaus projects, providing tailored advice and responces to participant questions. Attendees valued the frank discussions about what works and what to avoid with participants appreciating the importance of having direct access to experts who could offer clear, evidence-based guidance tailored to live projects.

One of the standout features of this year’s programme was the level of continued support offered. Discussions extended beyond the sessions, with many participants using the insights to refine internal strategies, improve design approaches and unlock organisational commitment.

A recurring theme across the clubs was the drive to deliver climate-resilient, financially sustainable homes. Attendees explored design optimisation strategies, approaches to reducing operational energy use and methods for addressing fuel poverty, all of which reinforce the wider social and economic value of Passivhaus standards.

What our attendees found useful

The combination of expert input and peer-to-peer knowledge sharing proved particularly powerful in helping organisations move from intention to delivery. WIth over 90% of our attendees scored the series 4 stars or above, participants across the full series reported gaining:

Actionable takeaways to support ongoing project development
Tools to address internal resistance and organisational uncertainty
Regionally tailored insights through topic-specific breakout rooms
A network of peers facing similar challenges and opportunities
Valuable site experience of Passivhaus projects

Hartopp and Lannoy Point, Hammersmith & Fulham Council | Image credit BPTW architects

Looking back, and ahead

This years Passivhaus Client Clubs supported social housing providers across the UK to move forward confidently with their Passivhaus projects. From building internal confidence to refining project strategies, the programme has helped attendees understand what it takes to deliver high-quality, affordable Passivhaus social housing.

Passivhaus social housing throughout the UK

The series has highlighted that the momentum behind Passivhaus in social housing continues to grow. As the UK prioritises high-quality, affordable social housing, delivering warm homes with low running costs and excellent indoor air quality is more important than ever for supporting resident health and wellbeing. The lessons shared throughout the Passivhaus Client Club for social housing will help inform organisations striving to create healthier, more climate resistant homes across the UK.

Are you a social housing provider seeking support? Or do you have a client or Council who may benefit? Discover what is available on our Passivhaus Social Housing page and discover how we support organisations striving to create healthier, more comfortable and cliemate-resistant social housing.