Passivhaus News
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St Mary's homes in Oldham receives Passivhaus certification
Two homes part of a £15 million social housing scheme in Oldham have achieved Passivhaus accreditation. It is estimated that the three-bedroom homes are so well-insulated and ventilated that they should cost residents just £70 a year to heat.
18th February 2013
Wolfgang Feist- UK could overtake Germany in Passivhaus uptake
Prof Feist was in the UK recently to receive his RIBA Honorary Fellowship award and visited
15th February 2013
Denby Dale Passivhaus featured in the Guardian
The Guardian reported that the Denby Dale Passivhaus has only one radiator, two towel rails and an annual heating bill of just £120, but is cosy all year round.
11th February 2013
Trust Chief Executive Jon Bootland featured in Financial Times
Jon Bootland tells FT how the UK could see a huge growth in the numbers of buildings built to the Passivhaus standard.
8th February 2013
Bushbury Hill Primary School wins CIBSE Building Performance Award
Bushbury Hill Primary School by Architype Architects has won the 'New Build Project of the Year (Value up to £5 million)' at the CIBSE Awards this year.