How to create a great Passivhaus awards entry?

The deadline to submit your entry to the 2020 UK Passivhaus Awards is the 30th of April. Download the submission templates and guidance notes, and check out the previous award finalists for inspiration.

As the UK Passivhaus awards deadline approaches, follow these five simple steps for a great awards submission and to improve your chances of getting shortlisted as a finalist.

 

5 tips to a great awards entry

1.     Start early Allow plenty of time to complete your submission before the deadline, and check . Entries received early will be reviewed by PHT and allow us to flag up any further requirements prior to judging day. If the project is on the International Passivhaus projects database please provide the project ID number.

2.     Prove it works Include measured performance data and analysis, ideally across a whole year to show both summer and winter performance. Demonstrate & explain measurable results against specific Passivhaus criteria and design objectives. Links to press articles are welcome.

3.     Convince us it's exemplar We are seeking the best of the best, and merely meeting Passivhaus criteria is not enough! What is the biggest achievement or unique selling point of your scheme? Clearly explain what is pioneering or innovative about your entry, or the scale of the challenges that had to be overcome? What is the social impact and importance to the wider industry?

4.     Happy users Provide evidence of user satisfaction. How did you meet or exceed client expectations? Testimonials from occupants and those involved in the process can provide valuable insight.

5.     Communicate clearly Think about which visuals bring your entry to life. Photos, infographics & graphs are invaluable to the submission and they may be used to represent your entry at the awards ceremony and in the winners' supplement, should your entry be successful.

 

How to enter

The UK Passivhaus Awards are free to enter. Entries should be submitted through the online entry system and to make this process as simple as possible we have created a downloadable template entry form & guidance note. Entries must include supporting documentation or evidence. All supporting information should culminate into one PDF document for upload.

 

Timeline

February	Call for submissions opens
30 April	Phase I submission deadline
May	Judging
May	Shortlist revealed
June	Phase II submission deadline*
TBC	Online member voting opens*
TBC	Awards ceremony & announcement of winners

*Exact dates TBC

 

 

Further Information

2020 UK Passivhaus Awards

How to enter

UK Passivhaus Awards Hall of fame

16th March 2020

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Get involved with the UK Passivhaus community

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