Meet the Finalists: UK Passivhaus Awards 2016

We are pleased to announce the shortlist of the 2016 UK Passivhaus Awards, sponsored by REHAU. The judges have deliberated, congratulations to all the finalists, and thank you to all who entered.

Urban Category sponsored by Ecology Building Society


CHISWICK ECO LODGE	LANSDOWNE DRIVE	I MEETING HOUSE LANE
Overcoming a 3 year long planning process, a tight garage infill site digs down into a bespoke semi-sunk Passivhaus home, in a dense urban area.	A zinc clad two-story Passivhaus home located in a Conservation Area in East London was erected in a few days from pre-fabricated structural Cross Laminated Timber panels.	The textured L-shaped brick house fits in between a conservation area of mixed aged vernacular buildings, tackling overlooking & privacy issues with a low energy - low tech solution.

Rural Category sponsored by Cygnum Timber Frame


GOLCAR PASSIVHAUS	LIME TREE PASSIVHAUS	TIGH NA CROIT	THE OLD WATER TOWER
Evolving into a Passivhaus during the planning process, this scheme combines light and contemporary open plan aesthetics with technical advancements in cavity wall Passivhaus construction detailing.	A low energy building for a comfortable future. In a small garden plot, the presence of a protected lime tree drove the eventual arc-shaped plan of the building with a mono pitch roof.	Set in the Scottish Highlands, the high quality, low energy home nestles quietly into an area of former crofting land. Inspired by highland and rural design whilst achieving Passivhaus.	A contemporary interpretation of surrounding historic buildings that demonstrates the viability of building Passivhaus homes as a commercial proposition to sustainable living.

Further information on all projects will be available in our projects gallery soon.

Who wins, you decide

Winners will be chosen by PHT members and attendees of the awards ceremony, which is taking place in London on the 7th July. An exhibition of all shortlisted projects will be on display, and finalists will present their schemes to the audience vying for votes. Join us for an interesting and exciting afternoon. Tickets are limited so book now.