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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 · May 19

🚨NEWSFLASH 🚨

Barratt plans to build all its flats in London to Passivhaus standards (with 728 currently planned).

This is part of plans to deliver "the biggest Passivhaus rollout in Britain, with 1000s of new homes certified to the standard".

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Barratt to build Passivhaus homes for the masses

The housebuilder plans to dramatically increase its sustainable housing, which could reduce residents’ heating bills by 60 per cent

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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 1d

⏰ 📻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 · 2d

💡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 · 3d

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 · 3d

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 · 3d

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 · 3d

"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 · 6d

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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 6d

"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 · 22d

🎙️ 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 · 8d

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 · 19d

Really looking forward to this.

Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 20d

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 · 12d

🤩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 · 13d

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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 · 14d

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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 14d

"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 · 15d

🙌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 · 15d

💡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 · 16d

🙌 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 · 20d

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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 20d

💸Energy-bill-busting!

Initial monitoring data from Belfast's Sunningdale Gardens Passivhaus social housing project demonstrates how Passivhaus keeps space heating costs low.

Case study: www.passivhaustrust....

Hear more about the project at the Passivhaus Conference: https://ukphc.org.uk/

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Passivhaus Trust @passivhaustrust.bsky.social · 24d

📣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 · 26d

🛠️Get #ScottishPassivhausEquivalent ready!

Upskill in MVHR ventilation to be ahead of the curve:

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Upskill in MVHR ventilation: Scottish training opportunities | Project Scotland

Image credit: Passivhaus Trust By Stefan Huber, MD, PAUL Heat Recovery Scotland THE Scottish Government is about to undertake a second consultation on its p ...

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Ian Sollom MP 🔶 @iansollom.bsky.social · Sep 8

Visited Dovehouse Court, an award-winning almshouse development in Girton (the first in the country to fully conform to Passivhaus standards), which provides homes for older residents in the village and gives residents a great sense of community, dignity and independence.

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Scottish Ecological Design Association @scotecodesign.bsky.social · 29d

Early feedback from residents at Dundashill Platform 3, Scotland’s largest Passivhaus-certified residential project to date, illustrates why Scotland needs a true Passivhaus equivalent, says Collective Architecture’s Emily Ong. @alexrowley.bsky.social @passivhaustrust.bsky.social

Emily Ong: Insights from Scotland’s largest Passivhaus residential development

Drawing on data from Dundashill Platform 3 in Glasgow, Emily Ong, Passivhaus designer and architect at Collective Architecture, reveals why investing in Passivhaus brings long-term savings. It is esti...

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