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.
Healthy Homes guidance points to Passivhaus
The Passivhaus standard is cited in Homes England’s recent Healthy Homes guidance as demonstrating best practice in relation to energy efficiency, indoor air quality and overheating. Social housing providers developing a project that is seeking Homes England funding will be able to demonstrate ‘good practice enhancements’ to the agency in these three key areas of Homes England’s Healthy Homes guidance by opting for the Passivhaus standard.
25th August 2026
Did Passivhaus filter out this summer's wildfire smoke?
This summer's wildfires destroyed homes and damaged nature across the UK. Did Passivhaus filter out the smoke? We're asking Passivhaus owners to help us find out.
17th August 2026
Stage 2 - Scottish Passivhaus Equivalent Consultation
The Scottish Government has just launched its Stage 2 consultation on its proposed Passivhaus equivalent policy. Read the Passivhaus Trust's initial response to the proposals.
11th August 2026
Draft London Plan 2026 consultation
The Draft London Plan is out for consultation and the Passivhaus Trust has identified a number of positive proposals within it. Help support these, and make suggestions for improvements, by responding to the consultation by 15 October 2026.
10th August 2026
Passivhaus Trust Newsletter July 2026
This month, we're exploring the evidence behind some of the sector's most common questions. How much does Passivhaus really cost? Can it keep buildings comfortable during extreme heat? Is Passivhaus retrofit achievable? And what can award-winning projects teach us about delivering better buildings?
