Passivhaus Affiliate

Members Directory

Ecology Building Society

Keighley

Ecology Building Society provides ethical savings accounts and green mortgages for properties that benefit the environment. The prime focus of the Society is to promote an ecological approach to the built environment in the UK, and thereby foster sustainable communities. We seek to minimise energy use and waste in both our office and business practices. Our mortgage product range includes: C-Change Discounts for residential borrowers, which offer a 1.25% discount off our Standard Variable Rate for Passivhaus certified homes for the lifetime of the mortgage. Small Scale Development Loans and Commercial Mortgages for developers of Passivhaus standard properties.

Website: http://www.ecology.co.uk/

City of Edinburgh Council

Edinburgh

Website: https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/

Coaction Training CIC

Plymouth

With over 12 years experience in delivering quality Passivhaus training (previously under the Carbonlite banner), in 2022 we relaunched as Coaction Training CIC, a social enterprise driving upskilling for low-energy building in the construction industry and tackling the performance gap. Our courses are aimed at creating a broad base of knowledge for practitioners right across the industry, teaching a change of mindset as well as the technical knowledge needed, using Passivhaus as a route to excellent building performance. Our collective of trainers are all experienced practitioners at the forefront of low-energy building and design; their industry experience informs our carefully curated learning programme, bringing real-world knowledge.

Website: http://coaction.org.uk

@rchitects Scotland Ltd

Angus

Website: http://www.scotland-architects.co.uk

Advanced Housing Systems

The Passivhaus certified Total Envelope System, described by the Passivhaus Institute at Darmstadt system as the most comprehensive system they have ever assessed. The most integrated and complete system for self builds offering the total envelope including joinery, pre-installed electrical systems, delivered ready to skim plaster internally and clad externally in masonry, timber, etc. The GroundZero is an offsite constructed foundation system; GroundZero ICF is the highest performance Insulated Concrete Formwork system in the world and is the first choice for basement construction. The Axios Trousse is a panelised larsen truss wall and roof cassette timber frame/SIPS hybrid. World-class design blending high tech with craftsmanship & traditional materials. Manufactured in Devon, built worldwide.

Website: http://www.advancedhousingsystems.co.uk

Alexandra Hawkins

Macclesfield

BE-ST

Glasgow

Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) is Scotland’s innovation centre for construction and the built environment. We were established in 2014 to supercharge Scotland’s innovative business and academic ecosystem and help deliver sustainable economic, social, and environmental impact for Scotland. Our work revolves around supporting industry, educators, and learners to deliver transformational change to the construction sector. We also enable industry to find solutions to key challenges, provide open access to cutting-edge equipment at the innovation factory, as well as connecting and engaging networks through a rich events and educational programmes.

Website: http://be-st.build

C&G Design Consultancy LLP

Bridlington

We are an independent ventilation design consultancy that creates low energy and high comfort solutions for your indoor air quality needs. We have the knowledge and skills to design your project to the highest standards, whether you need a PassivHaus system or a UK building regulation compliant ventilation system. We work with partner organisations to create a network of trust for our clients and rely on word of mouth and referrals. We also indemnify our designs up to £5m to give you peace of mind. Retrofits or new builds, we’re here to provide designs that work.

Website: http://www.cg-dc.co.uk

Catja de Haas Architects

London

Website: http://www.catjadehaas.com

Daniels Thiede Architects

Manchester

Daniels thiede architects are a RIBA Charted practice providing integrated design solutions for Healthcare and Housing, based in Manchester. We specialise in delivering healthy, high-performing, low energy buildings for domestic and commercial clients, including retrofit. Members of our team hold qualifications as Certified Passivhaus Designer and Trustmark registered Retrofit Coordinator. We can also offer expertise in prefabrication and other modern methods of construction.

Website: http://daniels-thiede-architects.co.uk

Down to Earth

Murton, Swansea

Down to Earth is an award-wining group of social enterprises based on the Gower peninsula, Swansea. Since 2005 we have been offering life-changing experiences to some of the most disadvantaged communities in Wales through creating stunning buildings and outdoor spaces with natural materials and renewable technologies. By creating these inspiring facilities with our groups, we deliver health care and education in new and internationally recognised ways – whilst also showing how it is possible to create a better world: one that is good for people and good for the planet. In recent years we have grown our commitment to good building design by developing our own in-house architecture team, one of whom is a Certified Passivhaus Designer. With our knowledge of building with natural local materials and our expertise in lower operational energy building design we are striving to deliver the lowest carbon buildings possible.

Website: https://downtoearthproject.org.uk/

Eco-Futures

Crickhowell

We are a sustainable construction consultancy based in South Wales and operating across the West, the South West and the Midlands. Established in 2006, we operate on simple principles of delivering a high quality, friendly service to our customers at a reasonable cost. Through our Air Testing services we came to recognise the specialist nature of Passivhaus testing in terms of the technical requirements, increased architect and customer engagement and the equipment needed to perform accurate tests. As a result our Passivhaus testing has developed to incorporate these elements and we have an excellent reputation in this field with experience of over 100 full certified Passivhaus tests completed

Website: http://www.eco-futures.co.uk

Edinburgh Napier University

Edinburgh

Website: http://www.napier.ac.uk

Edward Carpenter

Luton

Green & BIM Ltd

London

Website: http://www.greenandbim.co.uk

Henriksen Studio

London

Henriksen Studio was founded by Dr. Thomas Henriksen in 2019 with a desire to build a company working at the forefront of sustainable design and building, helping create a roadmap for a carbon neutral society in 2050. The studio provides high level structural, façade and Passive House design-related services by certified Passive House designers, specialising in sustainable design and engineering. Our mission is to work collaboratively with clients to deliver cost effective, unique, and attractive solutions to complex design challenges. Henriksen Studio’s current projects include Passivhaus design and façade advisory roles for Urbanest’s two upcoming developments 2 Trafalgar Way and Battersea Palmerston Court, as well as façade specialists and procurement advisors on a number of projects for Buckingham Group Ltd including Swansea Arena, Fulham Football Club and Lee Valley Ice Centre.

Website: http://www.henriksenstudio.com

Huff & Puff Construction + Spring Consultancy

Caerdydd

Website: http://huffpuff.me

Jennings Aldas (2019) Ltd

Gloucester

Paul Jennings of Aldas is one of the most experienced airtightness tester and consultant in the UK, with over 30 years’ experience. He presents at numerous Passivhaus and AECB events in the UK and overseas. Paul has been involved in most UK Passivhaus projects to date in one or more capacities, including: • the first UK certified domestic and non-domestic PH projects in Machynlleth, initially tested in 2008, retested in 2018 • Erneley Close in Manchester, the most successful UK EnerPHit block refurbishment project to date • Agar Grove PH area regeneration in Camden, ultimately delivering more than 500 newbuild PH units • the Exeter Passivhaus swimming pool and leisure centre, currently under construction. Paul is an experienced trainer and originated the Airtightness Champion concept, as well as delivering the Airtightness Masterclass for the PHT, with Stephen Gurney. He developed the 12 Steps to Airtightness approach to enable UK contractors to reliably deliver airtightness in Passivhaus and other low-energy projects.

Website: https://aldas.co.uk/

KJ Management Ltd

Northamptonshire

Sustainable Cost Consultancy providing cost expertise for Passivhaus and Low Energy Buildings. A bespoke Commercial Support service to suit specific client requirements from inception through to construction. We actively undertake research with a focus on exploring value engineering techniques to help projects achieve their sustainable aspirations. We collect cost data to obtain greater cost certainty for both new build and refurbishment (EnerPHit) projects. KJM Ltd also off a complete on-site Construction Management Service as a Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson/Contractor. An alternative approach to the traditional competitive tendering route. This service provides a clear and transparent path for a collaborative and focus orientated strategy to achieve Value for Money (VFM).

Website: http://kjmltd.co.uk

Matsumoto Passivhaus

Nagano

Melinda Rigby

Cambridge

Memory Cottage

Beccles

MosArt Ltd

Wicklow, Ireland

Website: http://mosart.ie

NetZeroCarbon.Eco

Greater Manchester

Website: http://netzerocarbon.eco

Redbarn Consultants

Warwick

SL Squared Limited

London

Transition by Design

Oxford

Website: http://www.transitionbydesign.org

Vicki Odili

London

WonKy: People Architecture Cities

London

WonKy is the partnership of Wai-Piu Wong and Lefkos Kyriacou (Certified Passivhaus Designer) with over 30 years collective experience in practice. The directors have taught extensively at universities and schools and been involved in architectural research and publications. WonKy considers the role of architecture and design in the context of broader societal issues to address problems and find opportunities to create projects that can deliver a significant impact. The practice undertakes research to inform and underpin their projects with an emphasis on the city and urban issues, with people first. The practice collaborates with artists, collectives, community groups and local authorities. WonKy places social and environmental sustainability at the core of the design process with a growing focus on urban ecologies.

Website: http://wonky.space