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.
Building for the future: North Somerset’s approach to Passivhaus
As the UK moves toward higher performance requirements through the Future Homes Standard, and local authorities face increasing pressure to deliver climate action and more affordable homes, Elm Grove demonstrates how Passivhaus can be delivered at scale through a proven and reliable route to compliance
17th March 2026
'All shook up': The Elvis House EnerPHit
A derelict council house in Canterbury has been brought up to EnerPHit (Passivhaus retrofit) levels of performance. Heating demand has been reduced by over 91%, through whole house retrofit measures and installation of a heat pump.
11th March 2026
Passivhaus deemed to satisfy UK NZCBS
The Passivhaus standard is now deemed to satisfy certain aspects of the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard (UK NZCBS) at practical completion.
9th March 2026
'Nearly Passivhaus' is a false economy
A recent Passivhaus Trust position paper points out the financial and performance risks associated with not fully implementing ALL eight Passivhaus principles.
4th March 2026
Welsh lessons - Millers Place
A developer is rolling out Passivhaus social housing schemes in Wales at no extra upfront costs, thanks to considered construction at design and delivery stages. Its approach is exemplified in the 40 apartment Millers Place project in Newtown for Barcud Housing Association, 32 of which are due to be Passivhaus certified in 2026.
