Institute of Carpenters & Passivhaus Trust

The Passivhaus Trust and Institute of Carpenters are delighted to announce that they have signed a strategic partnership agreement to maximise partnering opportunities on elements of the knowledge, skills and capabilities to facilitate mutual goals and objectives.

Joint Mission

To explore and develop opportunities to work cooperatively in the pursuit of transformational change in the built environment sector based around the Passivhaus methodology and standards; change that drives a radical improvement in the sustainability of the built environment.

 

The Passivhaus Trust's future development strategy is all about the value and significance of other organisations in the education and professional environments.  Our partnership with the IOC bridges both areas, and we look forward to promoting joint missions, educating and sharing resource and working towards a more united alliance around the quality agenda in the built environment and supporting the next generation of makers. Ann-Marie Fallon, Co-Director, Passivhaus Trust

 

Over several years, it has been a focused policy of us all at the Institute of Carpenters (IOC) to bring together organisations from across the wide-ranging spectrum of specialists, linked to the timber trade to join us on a reciprocal and cooperative membership basis. We are delighted to now have this latest arrangement in place, with the purpose of this strategic partnership agreement being to support ongoing cooperation between the IOC and the Passivhaus Trust (PHT), as we together work towards building a long-term partnership between us. Geoff Rhodes, President, Institute of Carpenters

 

Institute of Carpenters (IOC) 

The Institute of Carpenters (founded 1890) aims to promote, support, and develop its members and the wider woodworking profession. Its mission is to uphold high standards of craftsmanship, enhance the status of woodworking professionals, and foster training and career development for carpenters, joiners, and related craftspeople. The IOC works in partnership with the National Association of Shopfitters (NAS) and has formed the Wood Occupations & Materials Alliance (WOMA) as a vehicle for the partnership.

3rd April 2026

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