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Last chance to book: Managing Moisture Masterclass

Last chance to book: Managing Moisture Masterclass

Elevate your knowledge of managing moisture, particularly pertinent when delving into retrofits. Book your spot in our final Passivhaus masterclass of the year.

5th December 2023

Celebrating 20 years of Open Haus

Celebrating 20 years of Open Haus

Passivhaus comfort and energy efficiency were experienced first-hand this November during the UK Passivhaus Open Days, which marked the 20th anniversary of the International Passive House Open Days.

28th November 2023

Creative cafe claims UK Passivhaus first

Creative cafe claims UK Passivhaus first

The first Passivhaus-certified Art Cafe in the UK, Goldfinch Create & Play includes a purpose-built newbuild studio and cafe, providing a beautiful and comfortable space for children and adults to be creative.

20th November 2023

Are next-gen architects ready to tackle the climate emergency?

Are next-gen architects ready to tackle the climate emergency?

Steeped in Passivhaus theory and developed collaboratively by the Passivhaus Trust and its preferred training partner Coaction Training CIC, a new programme aims to equip all UK architecture students to tackle the climate emergency.

10th November 2023

Community-led homes strive for Passivhaus in Halton Mill

Community-led homes strive for Passivhaus in Halton Mill

An innovative affordable housing development has seen the delivery of 20 new homes targeting Passivhaus on a brownfield site at Halton near Lancaster.

24th October 2023

Grasping the thistle! UK Passivhaus Conference 2023

Grasping the thistle! UK Passivhaus Conference 2023

Scotland leads the way was the theme for the biggest UK Passivhaus Conference to date, attended by over 600 delegates (in-person & online) this October. A keynote speech from Scottish Government Minister Patrick Harvie, school masterclasses, and Passivhaus site tours were among the highlights of the two-day event.

23rd October 2023

Scottish schools lead the way!

Scottish schools lead the way!

Hot on the heels of the hugely successful UK Passivhaus Conference 2023 where over 600 delegates came together to discuss all things Passivhaus we find out more about the ever increasing number of educational facilities adopting the standard throughout Scotland.

20th October 2023

Minister committed to continuing Passivhaus journey

Minister committed to continuing Passivhaus journey

Patrick Harvie MSP, Scottish Government Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants' Rights, was a keynote speaker at the UK Passivhaus Conference in Edinburgh and shared his vision for energy efficient and low carbon buildings in Scotland.

18th October 2023

UK Passivhaus Conference 2023 - it's the final countdown!

UK Passivhaus Conference 2023 - it's the final countdown!

The wait is almost over. Next week we look forward to welcoming over 600 delegates to the UK Passivhaus Conference 2023 - the Passivhaus event of the year.

9th October 2023

Offsite Sussex success

Offsite Sussex success

Offsite timber frame construction has helped deliver a selfbuild house located in rural Sussex in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

1st October 2023