The Passivhaus Trust is actively engaging with the Scottish construction industry to help define the Scottish Government's ambition for a Scottish equivalent to the Passivhaus standard. Read our FAQs ...

The Passivhaus standard is growing in popularity as UK homeowners adapt to hotter summer temperatures.

Ever wondered if your heating or air conditioning in your house is really necessary? Passive House (Passivhaus) is a design approach to buildings that reduces the energy required drastically. This vid...

St Andrew's Chapel, known as the Old House Project for the last seven years, demonstrates the practical ways in which older buildings can be sensitively repaired and new architectural features incorpo...

Did you watch Guy Martin's House Without Bills? Learn how Passivhaus retrofit upgrades homes to deliver low running costs, comfort and health. Find guides, projects & expert pathways.

Researchers have carried out an environmental lifecycle assessment of 2-megawatt wind turbines mooted for a large wind farm in the U.S. Pacific Northwest. They conclude that in terms of cumulative ene...

Passivhaus refers to buildings created to rigorous energy efficient design standards so that they maintain an almost constant temperature.

New research has been published that demonstrates that the capital cost uplift of building to the Passivhaus standard can be as little as 2% extra, and offers a range of co-benefits.​ The report, co-a...

Liberton High School has welcomed pupils to a new Passivhaus campus in Edinburgh featuring sustainable facilities, sports amenities, a community library and GP surgery.

This presentation explores the unique challenges and effective solutions for applying Passive House principles in warm, hot, and humid climates. It covers...