Passivhaus News
Here you will find the latest UK Passivhaus news. View our most recent Passivhaus Trust monthly newsletters here. To get the latest news & events straight in your inbox sign-up to the PHT mailing list.
What next for the Scottish Passivhaus Equivalent policy?
The Scottish Government’s Passivhaus Equivalent policy is on track to make significant changes to building standards according to an update published on 19th December 2025. The progress report sets out some useful indicators of the direction of travel and outlines the next steps following the Stage 1 consultation in July 2024. A Stage 2 consultation on the policy will be launched later in 2026, which will give more detail on the policy proposals with a range of options.
2nd January 2026
Orchard Grove School harvests Passivhaus Plus rewards
The Orchard Grove Primary School in Taunton is one of a growing number of certified Passivhaus Plus schools in the UK, that generate as much energy as they use. The school was designed in a simple rectangular form and built using prefabricated timber frame, and offers valuable lessons for Passivhaus school delivery.
2nd January 2026
Passivhaus Trust Newsletter - December 2025
Cosy up with our December newsletter! Explore the latest from the Passivhaus Trust, enjoy the festive cheer and unwrap some Passivhaus pressies!
18th December 2025
Get retrofit ready!
It's time to lift those floorboards, check those cavities and tackle those leaky lofts - 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year for Passivhaus retrofit.
11th December 2025
Full marks for Cambridge students
The final results are in! Cambridge's largest Passivhaus student development, Hinsley Lane, has achieved certification.
