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.
Ecological Building Systems take Gold!
We are delighted to announce PHT Patron Ecological Building Systems as Gold sponsors of the 2024 UK Passivhaus Conference.
3rd April 2024
Gold-standard extension for world-class collection
An Oxford college library extension and special collections centre targeting Passivhaus aims to increase space, improve access, and safeguard a world-class collection while minimising the building's operational energy use. The Spencer Building is an ambitious new build project with historic façade retention, designed within a constrained conservation site in line with Corpus Christi College future development plans.
3rd April 2024
Palomar court pilots Passivhaus prefab
An 8-unit block of Passivhaus-certified apartments, the Palomar Court project in the Gascoigne neighbourhood of East London was constructed using an offsite light gauge steel frame system.
2nd April 2024
Pitched perfect
Conservation area aesthetic requirements resulted in a dual-faced design for the Pitched Passivhaus selfbuild in Dulwich. A contemporary elevation at the rear is combined with a traditional Arts and Crafts elevation at the front and includes a false chimney concealing the MVHR ventilation system.
2nd April 2024
PHT's position on the Future Home Standard
Thank you to all who responded to the Future Homes Standard consultation, which has now closed. We outline a summary of the Trust's activities & latest position on the FHS.
