Passivhaus Trust Newsletter September 2026
It’s September it’s ‘back to school’ energy and gearing what looks to be a very busy few months ahead. We’ve just celebrated 16 years of the Trust with our members, and Goldsmith Street is back in the spotlight as a contender for the RIBA Stirling Prize’s Best of the Best. With a packed winter programme of events and policy activity, we’ve plenty of opportunities for you to get involved.
Read on for the latest from the Trust and discover how you can connect, learn and help shape what comes next.
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Could you be our next Research and Policy Manager?
The Passivhaus Trust is seeking an experienced research and policy manager to join us. You will play an important part in developing and delivering our research and policy programme, helping to ensure that the growth of Passivhaus in the UK is underpinned by high-quality evidence and informed by practical experience.
Help shape the future buildings of Scotland and London
Policy developments in London and Scotland are bringing building standards closer to Passivhaus. The Draft London Plan consultation closes on 15th October and Scotland's on 16th. Now is the time to have your say. Support, improve and refine what is being proposed. Respond live to the consultations during your lunchbreak, with our detailed step-by-step guidance.
Scottish Policy - respond-along
Designing for a warming climate
Joel Callow, MD of Passivhaus Trust Patron member Beyond Carbon, argues that climate resilience should become a core part of how the UK delivers its best buildings, and that Passivhaus's focus on the underlying physics is the place to start.
Read this month's Passivhaus Perspective
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Showcase your Passivhaus project
Help us open doors to Passivhaus. The International Open Days return 13 - 15 November as part of the 2026 Passifest line up. Share your experience, lessons learned, and what you'd do differently next time, helping others to deliver Passivhaus with confidence. You decide when, how often, and how many visitors to welcome. Be part of it and show your work off.
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Discover Passifest in the run up to the UK Passivhaus Conference
With the UK Passivhaus Conference heading to London, Passifest is bringing the Passivhaus community together across the capital and beyond. The programme spans free site tours, networking events and advanced Masterclasses. Kicking things off on 13 October, PHT Patron Aluprof hosts a free London breakfast workshop exploring whole-life carbon in façade design, featuring a stellar Passivhaus line-up.
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