Passivhaus News

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UKPHC21: Call for technical papers

We invite all PHT members to submit their Passivhaus abstracts & research papers for the 2021 UK Passivhaus Conference. The online event will take place soon after COP26 on 24 November & 01 December.

24th August 2021

Nailsea Passivhaus: a flagship for future homes?

Aiming to set precedent for future new builds across North Somerset, The Uplands in Nailsea, designed by PHT members Mikhail Riches, has been given the go-ahead to deliver 52 new homes aiming for Passivhaus certification. In response to the local demand for housing, the landscape-led Passivhaus scheme seeks to tread lightly, providing a respectful response to the ecologically-rich setting, whilst prioritising the alleviation of the climate crisis.

23rd August 2021

Ahead of the curve: 30 years of Passivhaus

With COP26 edging closer, the construction industry is urgently seeking robust solutions to meet pressing climate targets. As a tried and tested solution backed by 30 years of data, Passivhaus has been ahead of the curve, blazing the trail as the gold standard for energy-efficiency in buildings in the UK on the path to net-zero.