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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 20h

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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 20h

Tune into That's TV Belfast TONIGHT at 6pm on Freeview Channel 7 to see more Passivhaus positivity from the UK & Ireland Passivhaus Conference!

With Jon Bootland from UK PHT & Caroline Ashe Brady from Ireland PHAI, filmed during yesterday's Belfast Conference.

www.thats.tv/belfast/

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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 21h

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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 21h

🏗️ Passivhaus upscaling in the UK & Ireland

The Belfast Passivhaus Conference 2025 celebrated the rapid growth of Passivhaus in Northern Ireland, & across the UK and Ireland. Minister @andrewmuirni.bsky.social from @daera-ni.gov.uk was a keynote speaker.

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Matthew @kakarikicastle.bsky.social · 1d

Missing the mark can be expensive. #passivhaus @passivhaustrust.bsky.social

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Misunderstanding Passivhaus Principles

Neglecting the Passivhaus principles of an integrated approach, modelling in PHPP and quality assurance can introduce significant risks, as shown in the case studies described in this paper.

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John Barry Lowe @teachspruis.bsky.social · 1d

From LinkedIn. Nice reminder from a founder at the end the UK & Ireland Passivhaus Conference 2025 brilliantly hosted by @passivhaustrust.bsky.social and @passivehouseie.bsky.social . For new build PassivHaus is a no brainer but how do we apply PassivHaus EnerPHit to renovations ?

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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 2d

⏰ 📻Tune into Good Morning Ulster tomorrow 8 October at 7.45am and you might hear some familiar Passivhaus voices!

We'll be shining a light on the inspiring Passivhaus projects underway in N. Ireland, & across the UK & Ireland.

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Join us: https://ukphc.org.uk/

BBC Radio Ulster - Good Morning Ulster, 08/10/2025

The day's news agenda, including regular news, travel and sport updates.

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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 3d

💡5 things you should know about Passivhaus

Article by our co-Director Ann-Marie Fallon in @belfasttelegraph.co.uk ahead of this week's Passivhaus Conference (in Belfast & online).

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Join us THIS Tues/ Weds! https://ukphc.org.uk/

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Five things you should know about Passivhaus

What is Passivhaus?

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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 4d

Find out more TOMORROW Tuesday 7 October at our Masterclass that kicks of the UK & Ireland Passivhaus Conference 2025.

Tickets are still available! https://ukphc.org.uk/

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UK Passivhaus Conference

The 2025 UK and Ireland Passivhaus Conference will be held at the ICC Belfast and online on 7-8 October 2025.

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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 4d

Serving as a ‘living laboratory’ for energy-efficient design and construction, it will provide lasting benefits for staff and students.”

Sara Lynch, Head of Sustainability at Queen's University Belfast

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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 4d

Prioritising both carbon reduction and occupant wellbeing, this landmark development will be the first Passivhaus purpose-built student accommodation in Belfast, and the largest Passivhaus-certified building on the island of Ireland.

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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 4d

"Weavers’ Hall reflects Queen’s University’s commitment to achieving Net Zero by 2040 and our ambition to deliver low emission buildings through Passivhaus certification.

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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 7d

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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 7d

"Passivhaus .. offers huge opportunities..in terms of tackling fuel poverty and achieving climate goals."

Andrew Haley, Chair, N.I. Ministerial Advisory Group, Architecture & Built Environment

Join us on 7-8 Oct at UK & Ireland Passivhaus Conference in Belfast & online: https://ukphc.org.uk/

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Passive House Accelerator @phaccelerator.bsky.social · 23d

🎙️ Just published a new episode of the Passive House Podcast, "255: Designing London’s Passive Future: Az Rashid of Barrett London ." Have a listen:

255: Designing London’s Passive Future: Az Rashid of Barrett London

In this episode of The Passive House Podcast, Mary James interviews Az...

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Oxford Clarion @oxfordclarion.bsky.social · 10d

A major new centre for the humanities officially opens in Oxford University today after a soft launch on Monday. The Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre on Woodstock Road brings together several departments and libraries, along with a 500-seat concert hall and café open to the public.

Schwarzman Centre exterior (photo: Roger Close)

Schwarzman Centre roof (photo: Roger Close)

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Nick Grant @ecominimalnick.bsky.social · 20d

Really looking forward to this.

Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 21d

Northern Ireland Minister of Agriculture, Environment, and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir has joined the Passive House Association of Ireland and others to help launch and welcome the UK & Ireland Passivhaus Conference, which will run from 7-8 October at the ICC Belfast.

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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 13d

🤩WOW!

✅2 campuses
✅6 buildings
✅30,000m2 Treated Floor Area
✅Targeting Passivhaus Premium

Passivhaus Premium 'Campuses of the future' - coming to Northern Ireland!

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Find out more at the Passivhaus Conference 7-8 October, in Belfast & online: https://ukphc.org.uk/

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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 14d

Share, share, share!

Hear why Barratt London has pivoted to Passivhaus in this brilliant @phaccelerator.bsky.social podcast.
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Find out more about this and other exciting London Passivhaus developments at the upcoming Passivhaus Conference: https://ukphc.org.uk/

255: Designing London’s Passive Future: Az Rashid of Barratt London

In this episode of The Passive House Podcast, Mary James interviews Az Rashid Head of Design at Barratt London.

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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 15d

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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 15d

"I am delighted that Belfast is hosting the joint UK & Ireland Passivhaus Conference, spotlighting the impressive Passivhaus innovation & upscaling taking place in Northern Ireland, & across the UK and Ireland"
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Join us in Belfast & online:

https://ukphc.org.uk/

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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 16d

🙌Shout-out to Northern Ireland housebuilders Fraser Millar for embracing the Passivhaus methodology at scale!

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Hear more about the 219-home development targeting the Passive House Institute Low Energy Building standard at the Passivhaus Conference: https://ukphc.org.uk/

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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 16d

💡Passivhaus lessons learnt!

Designing a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) college with a hydrotherapy pool to the Passivhaus standard was not without its challenges!

Case study: www.passivhaustrust....

Find out more at the UK + IRL Passivhaus Conference: https://ukphc.org.uk/

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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 17d

🙌 A big thanks to Andrew Muir, Northern Ireland Minister of Agriculture, Environment, and Rural Affairs and others for joining us to help launch the Belfast Passivhaus conference, which runs from 7-8 October at the ICC Belfast.

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MINISTER WELCOMES ANNOUNCEMENT OF BELFAST PASSIVHAUS CONFERENCE - Specify Magazine

Landmark joint conference to be held 7-8 October 2025. Belfast will take centre stage in the global sustainable construction movement this October, as the city will host the UK & Ireland Passivhaus Conference. Passivhaus is an international quality assurance building standard delivering high levels of air quality and comfort, while radically reducing energy use from buildings. Northern Ireland Minister […]

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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 21d

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