Guidance

The Passivhaus Institute provides a list of steps about how to achieve the Passivhaus Standard for all stages of the project, from design and pre-planning through to construction, handover and induction of the occupants.

The Passivhaus Planning Package (PHPP), will typically be used to inform the design process and to assess or verify compliance with the Passivhaus Standard.

Here you will find presentations and technical guidance notes prepared by the Passivhaus Trust on a range of topics related with Passivhaus, aiming to ensure the integrity and success of Passivhaus buildings in the UK

Passivhaus Trust outline position re. 2013 domestic Regs

The Passivhaus Trust recommends that DCLG grants Passivhaus-compliant dwellings a 'deemed-to-satisfy' status for Part L1A 2013, and broadly supports the view that Part L1A 2013 should be set at a 'FEES Plus' standard which is essentially FEES with greater attention to draught-free construction.

Claiming the Passivhaus Standard-Technical Briefing Document

The Passivhaus Trust recommends that the best way to achieve quality assurance for a Passivhaus project is through certification by a registered Passivhaus Certifier3. It is reasonable to claim that a building is a non-certified Passivhaus provided that it still meets the requirements of the standard.

Passivhaus and Zero Carbon -Technical briefing document

This paper reviews the potential opportunities that Passivhaus offers for achieving the carbon reductions needed to meet the 2016 'Zero Carbon' standard.

Passivhaus Principles

This presentation looks at what Passivhaus means for the building process and what it can achieve in terms of energy consumption and carbon emissions.

EnerPHit: The new Passivhaus refurbishment standard from the Passivhaus Institute

This presentation offers an overview of the EnerPHTit standard, its criteria, cost benefits and Passivhaus retrofits in the UK.

Passivhaus & Passivhaus Trust Overview

This presentation summarises the origins of Passivhaus and its principles and the aims and objectives of the Passivhaus Trust