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.
Passivhaus Retrofit FAQs
This page answers the most common questions about Passivhaus retrofit, drawing on evidence, real-world projects, and the Passivhaus Trust’s role as the UK’s leading source of expertise on the Passivhaus standard.
3rd February 2026
Passivhaus retrofit: Warmer, healthier and more comfortable homes
Discovered Passivhaus retrofit through Guy Martin's House Without Bills on Channel 4, and curious for more? The programme highlights how existing homes can be upgraded to dramatically reduce energy use and running costs.
2nd February 2026
York Passivhaus projects complete
Two housing projects targeting Passivhaus certification are now completed for the City of York Council, totalling 112 homes.
1st February 2026
Passivhaus library in Grade I Oxford College setting
The Spencer Building for Corpus Christi College in Oxford combines newbuild Passivhaus construction and heritage conservation. The recently Passivhaus certified project includes a library extension and special collections archive, safeguarding a world-class collection while minimising the building's operational energy use. It is the UK's first Passivhaus certified library.
1st February 2026
Passivhaus Trust Newsletter - January 2026
Welcome to the Passivhaus Trusts January highlights! Wrap up warm and get stuck into this month's newsletter.
