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Leading the way for adoption of the #Passivhaus standard in the UK. UK affiliate of the International Passive House Association. www.passivhaustrust.org.uk .

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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 22h
🙌 Come on Scotland! A big thanks to ECD Architects for being a sponsor of the Passivhaus Trust's campaign work to support Scottish Passivhaus Equivalent policy progress. Join Passivhaus Trust's consultation webinar on Tues 13 Oct! www.passivhaustrust.org.uk/news/det…
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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
🙌 A step change in building targets is set out in the Draft London Plan Find out more - and help support & improve the proposals - at our webinar on Tues 6 Oct 1pm. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/last-chance-…
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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
🫶 Passivhaus social housing A big thanks to Collective Architecture for being a sponsor of the Passivhaus Trust's campaign work to support Scottish Passivhaus Equivalent policy progress. Respond to consultation by 16 October. www.passivhaustrust.org.uk/news/det…
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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
💪 Help make Scotland's buildings better! Join us TODAY at 1pm to find out what's happening with the Scottish Passivhaus Equivakent policy & take action to keep the policy on track. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/have-your-sa…
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Have your say on the Scottish Passivhaus Equivalent (Stage 2)
Join the Passivhaus Trust for respond-a-long step-by-step responses to the Scottish Government consultation.
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#ClimateAction #Passivhaus @chayclimate.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Will the Scottish Passivhaus Equivalent policy live up to its promise? Join @passivhaustrust.bsky.social webinar THIS Monday 28 September 1 pm WE NEED EVERYONE! share.google/Vtpu3EKJvguc...
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Have your say on the Scottish Passivhaus Equivalent (Stage 2)
Join the Passivhaus Trust for respond-a-long step-by-step responses to the Scottish Government consultation.
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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
🙌 Scottish Passivhaus Powerhouse! A big thanks to Coldwells Build for being a sponsor of the Passivhaus Trust's campaign work to support Scottish Passivhaus Equivalent policy progress. Respond to consultation by 16/10: www.passivhaustrust.org.uk/news/det…
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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
🫵 Scotland needs YOU! A big thanks to Architype for being a sponsor of the Passivhaus Trust's campaign work to support Scottish Passivhaus Equivalent policy progress. Respond to the consultation before 16 October - find out more: www.passivhaustrust.org.uk/news/det…
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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Interested in Passivhaus Retrofit and sustainable housing? Join us at UK Construction Week next week at the NEC Birmingham. Hear from experts, gain fresh insights, and connect with others passionate about better homes. #Birmingham #Passivhaus #Retrofit #SustainableBuilding
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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
🙌 Making Scotland's homes & buildings better A big thanks to AHR for being a sponsor of the Passivhaus Trust's campaign work to support Scottish Passivhaus Equivalent policy progress. Respond to the consultation before 16 October. www.passivhaustrust.org.uk/news/det…
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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Scotland's Passivhaus 'ripple effect' Read Sarah Lewis Q&A in latest Project Scotland: projectscot.com/2026/09/ripple-effe… Sign up to the upcoming consultation webinars: www.passivhaustrust.org.uk/news/det…
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Ripple effect: Scotland’s progress on Passivhaus is ‘powerful recognition’ | Project Scotland
Dunfermline Learning Campus. Image credit: AHR Sarah Lewis, co-director, Passivhaus Trust, tells Project Scotland about the current UK landscape on Passivha ...
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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
📣 The Scottish Passivhaus Equivalent policy is out for stage 2 consultation. A big thanks to A.Proctor Group Ltd. for being a sponsor of the Passivhaus Trust's campaign work to support this policy progress. Respond before 16 October: www.passivhaustrust.org.uk/news/det…
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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
🤔 What are the latest proposals for the Scottish Passivhaus Equivalent policy? Discover the Passivhaus Trust's position at our 'respond-a-long' webinar! 📅Tues 15 Sept 2pm www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/have-your-sa…
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Have your say on the Scottish Passivhaus Equivalent (Stage 2)
Join the Passivhaus Trust for respond-a-long step-by-step responses to the Scottish Government consultation.
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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
🙌 A very warm welcome to the following new members of the Passivhaus Trust: ➕ Weir Construction Group ➕ Goldings ➕ Gabrielle Wood ➕ Studio Harrison ➕ Lilian Martins Thank you for your support! www.passivhaustrust.org.uk/membersh…
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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
📣 IPCC Vice-Chair to deliver keynote at UK Passivhaus Conference 2026 Diana Ürge-Vorsatz, Vice-Chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change will deliver the opening keynote at the UK Passivhaus Conference 2026 on 18 November. www.passivhaustrust.org.uk/news/det…
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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
"The Passivhaus Trust welcomes the climate leadership set out in the London Plan, with the strong commitment to set standards that go beyond those in national Building Regulations. " Ann-Marie Fallon, Passivhaus Trust Find out more: www.passivhaustrust.org.uk/news/det…
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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
🌤️ Did you see the BBC feature exploring Passivhaus summer comfort? A great explainer of how the Passivhaus methodology can help keep homes cooler in a heatwave. www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cg5l3z7… Good Homes Alliance AECB International Passive House Association (iPHA)
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Could these alternative homes be the future in a hotter Britain?
The Passivhaus standard is growing in popularity as UK homeowners adapt to hotter summer temperatures.
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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
💡 Did you know? The Passivhaus standard is cited in Homes England’s recent Healthy Homes guidance as demonstrating best practice in relation to energy efficiency, indoor air quality and overheating. www.passivhaustrust.org.uk/news/det… Inside Housing Good Homes Alliance
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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
We’re hiring! 👋 Could you help build the relationships that drive the UK’s Passivhaus movement? We’re looking for a Development and Partnerships Associate to strengthen the partnerships, fundraising and events that support the work of the Passivhaus Trust. 📅 Deadline: 25 September 2026
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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
📣 London leading the way! The Draft London Plan is out for consultation & the Passivhaus Trust has identified a number of positive proposals within it. www.passivhaustrust.org.uk/news/det… Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan Good Homes Alliance AECB
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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
🙌 Could these alternative homes be the future in a hotter Britain? Great BBC article explaining how Passivhaus works to keep homes cool in the summer as well as warm in winter. www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cg5l3z7…
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Could these alternative homes be the future in a hotter Britain?
The Passivhaus standard is growing in popularity as UK homeowners adapt to hotter summer temperatures.
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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
🏗️ Industry collaboration boosts Passivhaus learnings Built Environment - Smarter Transformation shares practical lessons in quality & training from Tier 1 contractors working on large & complex Passivhaus projects. projectscot.com/2026/08/industry-co…
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Industry collaboration boosts Passivhaus learnings | Project Scotland
Caitriona Jordan Caitriona Jordan, associate director for retrofit and energy efficiency at BE-ST, shares practical lessons in quality and training that hav ...
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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
📣 Stage 2 - Scottish Passivhaus Equivalent Consultation Read the UK Passivhaus Trust's initial response: www.passivhaustrust.org.uk/news/det…
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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
💸 How much extra does Passivhaus cost to build? New report shows Passivhaus capital cost uplift can be as low as 2% www.passivhaustrust.org.uk/news/det… International Passive House Association (iPHA) Passive House Plus Passive House Accelerator Nick Grant Sarah Lewis
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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
🙌 A very warm welcome to the following new members of the Passivhaus Trust: ➕ Mark Burgess (PHcasa) ➕ Ian Steen ➕ Andrew Kemp ➕ Claire Thomas ➕ e-gg ➕ Orange Design Studio ➕ Maple Timber Frame Ltd. ➕ McLaughlin & Harvey Construction Ltd Thank you for your support!
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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
🙌 Shout out to LSE's Firoz Lalji Global Hub large-scale Passivhaus retrofit The project targets BREEAM Outstanding, Passivhaus Classic certification and WELL Platinum www.passivhaustrust.org.uk/news/det… International Passive House Association (iPHA) LSE Impact
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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
💡Passivhaus social housing innovations Phase 1C of Camden Council's Agar Grove development is now completed and Passivhaus certified. Read about the project's innovative airtightness, heating and cooling strategies. www.passivhaustrust.org.uk/news/det…
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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
📬 What's new in the world of Passivhaus? Explore our new costs & value research, our new training partnerships, award winning Passivhaus projects, plus plenty more in this month's Passivhaus Post 👉 bit.ly/PHTpost26_07
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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
💡Streamlined timber frame Passivhaus innovation Read our case study on the approach taken for 90 Passivhaus affordable homes in Newbattle in Midlothian: www.passivhaustrust.org.uk/news/det…
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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
😎 Planning a summer mini-break? Experience Passivhaus summer comfort first hand at one of the growing list of Passivhaus holiday accommodation available in the UK. Choose from hostels, Airbnb, B&Bs and self-catering accommodation. www.passivhaustrust.org.uk/news/det…
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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
📣 A very warm welcome to our new Patron Swegon UK&I passivhaus.uk/directory/swegon Swegon has supplied Passivhaus projects including: 🏊‍♀️ St Sidwell's Leisure Centre 👨‍🎓The Entopia Building www.swegon.com/uk/references-and-in…
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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
📣 Are you passionate about promoting Passivhaus in the UK? 🤓 Do you have experience in the industry which would help bring new perspectives? Consider applying to be a Board member of the Passivhaus Trust! Deadline: 31 July 2026. www.passivhaustrust.org.uk/news/det…
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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
🙌New UK Prime Minister positive about Passivhaus retrofit. As Andy Burnham takes up his role as Prime Minister today, it is good to remember his recent visit to a Passivhaus retrofit project, as part of Guy Martin's House Without Bills. www.passivhaustrust.org.uk/news/det…
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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
🤩 Retrofit to Passivhaus standard for LSE heritage building The ambitious development of the Firoz Lalji Global Hub, targeting Passivhaus certification, demonstrates how deep retrofit can extend the life of existing buildings. www.passivhaustrust.org.uk/news/det…
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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
🤓 Agar Grove - Camden's Passivhaus Living Lab Camden Council's Agar Grove development is building 345 affordable Passivhaus homes, in phases, with each phase building on lessons from the previous one. Phase 1C is now completed & certified. www.passivhaustrust.org.uk/news/det…
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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
🙌 A very warm welcome to the following new company members of the Passivhaus Trust: ➕ The National Self Build & Renovation Centre | B Corp™ Thank you for your support! Find out how to become a Member: www.passivhaustrust.org.uk/membersh…
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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
🏆 Winning the Newbattle for Passivhaus! 90 new affordable homes in Newbattle in Midlothian has just received Passivhaus certification. The project is the next key step in Midlothian Council's ambitious Passivhaus social housing programme. www.passivhaustrust.org.uk/news/det…
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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
📣 Passivhaus Trust seeks new Board members Help drive the Passivhaus Trust forward on the next stage of its journey. We are seeking 3 or more new Board members to join the Passivhaus Trust team. Deadline: 31 July 2026 Find out more: www.passivhaustrust.org.uk/news/det…
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Coaction Training CIC @coaction.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
PHT Coffee Morning: PHPP clinic with Coaction 🔸Session 1 of 3 🔸Friday 10 July 2026 | 10.00am – 11.00am 🔸DesignPH: Tips and techniques 🔸Speakers: Dave Edwards, Passive House Institute | Tim Mitchell, WARM Booking Link/Info: coaction.org.uk/blog/2026/PH... @passivhaustrust.bsky.social
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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
🆒 Keep cool with our latest news 🤓 Join Passivhaus Trust Board 🏗️ Large-scale retrofit to Passivhaus standard 🤩 Sponsor the UK Passivhaus Conference 👷‍♀️ Why retrofit sequencing matters 🧊 Guy Martin's Ice Box Challenge & much more! www.passivhaustrust.org.uk/news/det…
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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
🧊 Guy Martin's Ice Box Challenge 🧊 The TV presenter has tested how Passivhaus performs in the summer months for his recent House Without Bills programme for Channel 4. See how his 'Ice Box challenge' turned out.... www.passivhaustrust.org.uk/news/det…
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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
🙌 A massive thank you to Collective Architecture & West of Scotland Housing Association for today's Passivhaus Client Club site visit to Dundashill Platform 3 social housing project in Glasgow. www.passivhaustrust.org.uk/news/det… Scottish Federation of Housing Associations
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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
This week's extreme heat warnings in the UK show that tackling overheating in buildings has never been more urgent. The Passivhaus methodology carefully models summer comfort, using both passive & active cooling approaches. Find out more: www.passivhaustrust.org.uk/news/det…
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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
🚨 ON THIS WEEK! 🚨 Visit inspiring new build and retrofit projects across the UK as part of #PHOpenDays & Passivhaus Client Clubs 🌱🏡 🔓 #LastChance to explore super-comfortable, low-energy homes near you with FREE tours 📍: passivhaustrust.org.uk/event_detail…
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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Thinking of undertaking a Passivhaus retrofit? The Old Stables, targeting the EnerPHit Plus standard, offer an exemplar for old agricultural buildings. Join #PHOpenDays site tours: ⏰ Tour Dates: 26-27 June 📍 Location: Exeter, Devon 🎫 Book your #free visit: bit.ly/PHopendays26
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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
😎 Making plans for next week? Don't miss the chance to book a site visit to a Passivhaus project during the Passivhaus Open days 22-28 June! There are 25+ projects to choose from across the UK. Tours are booking up, so don't delay! www.passivhaustrust.org.uk/event_de…
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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Could you build a Passivhaus as a self-builder? Visit The Rookery in Somerset this June to find out how. Currently awaiting Passivhaus certification, the project has been built by its self-builder owner. 📅 Selected dates 22–28 June 🎫 bit.ly/PHopendays26 #Passivhaus #SelfBuild #PHOpenDays
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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
London calling! Brilliant chance to see an urban infill Passivhaus-certified home, during #PHOpenDays #LCAW2026 The Islington home incorporates a basement to meet planning height requirements. ⏰ Tour Dates: 26-7 June 📍 Location: London 🎫 Book your #free visit: bit.ly/PHopendays26
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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Do Passivhaus homes stand the test of time? Visit the Fish Factory, a certified Passivhaus home in Hereford, to find out. Built in 2015, hear from the project team and occupants during the #PHOpenDays. ⏰ Tour Date: 23 June 📍 Location: Hereford 🎫 Book your #free visit: bit.ly/PHopendays26
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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
What if you could retrofit your home to high energy standards - without moving out & without doing it all at once? Find out how Alan & Donna Budden are doing exactly that at their 1970s home. 📅 28 June, Milton Keynes 🎫 bit.ly/PHopendays26 #Passivhaus #Retrofit #PHOpenDays Eco Design Consultants
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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
One of the UK's long-standing Passivhaus consultancies retrofitted their own office to the EnerPHit standard. Join the WARM: Low Energy Building Practice team to hear the lessons learnt from their own Passivhaus retrofit. 📅 24 June, Plymouth 🎫 bit.ly/PHopendays26 #PHOpenDays Sally Godber
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