2025 How to Build a Passivhaus

This is a must-watch on-demand series for anyone interested in practical lessons learned by the UK's most experienced practitioners of designing and building to the Passivhaus standard.

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Embracing the Passivhaus Standard  1.5hr 2 8 Topics | 1 Quiz Buy to unlock

Discover more about our four featured projects. From single-family homes to small social housing developments, learn what it takes to deliver certified Passivhaus projects.

First delivered on: 5 February 2025
Speakers
  • Tabitha Binding
  • Sarah Lewis
  • Nick Grant
  • John Williams
  • Kirsty Maguire
  • Alice Hamlin
Learning outcomes
  1. Understand the difference between building using some of the Passivhaus Principles and achieving the Passivhaus Standard.
  2. Understand the implications of site location and complexity on achieving the Passivhaus Standard.
  3. Understand the benefits and input that a Passivhaus certifier brings to a project.
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Optimisation for Functions, Aesthetics and Economy  1.5hr 2 6 Topics | 1 Quiz Buy to unlock

During session two, we focus on design optimisation, materials, and project costs with detailed insights into real-world design strategies.

First delivered on: 12 March 2025
Speakers
  • Tabitha Binding
  • Nick Grant
  • Jae Cotterell
  • Kirsty Maguire
Learning outcomes
  1. Understand why Passivhaus Projects Hooks Hollow, Bishops Castle and Kirsty Maguire’s Newport-on-Tay Passivhaus Home all made the decision to work to Peak heating load rather than space demand performance targets and how this allowed them to optimise their projects.  
  2. Understand the implications of material choice had on optimizing the design to cost effectively achieve the Passivhaus Standard.  
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Onsite Efficiency from Start to Certification  1.5hr 2 6 Topics | 1 Quiz Buy to unlock

Explore building a Passivhaus from start to finish, focusing on construction techniques, procurement pitfalls, and certification. Real-world insights will be shared through case studies including Bishops Castle, Hook Hollow, and Dovecourt House. Gain practical knowledge for successful Passivhaus delivery.

First delivered on: 2 April 2025
Speakers
  • Dai Rees
  • Darren Jarman
  • Anna Carton
Learning outcomes

  1. Using Bishops Castle, Dovehouse Court and Hook Hollow as examples of Passivhaus timber frame construction, demonstrate an understanding of how construction sequencing and  design decisions impact on the completed build quality.   

  1. Identify reasons why having an appropriate trained construction team impact on the quality of the build and ease of the construction process.  

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Effective and Efficient Heating, Hot Water and Ventilation  1.5hr 2 6 Topics | 1 Quiz Buy to unlock

Session four explores all things technical! Learn about MEP systems design, installation and performance for both residential and social housing projects.

First delivered on: 7 May 2025
Speakers
  • Tabitha Binding
  • Alan Clarke
  • Ben Leary
  • Mike Roe
Learning outcomes
  • Understand how design decisions impact the efficiency of heating, hot water and ventilation systems within a Passivhaus.
  • Using Bishops Castle, Dovehouse Court and Hook Hollow as examples, recognise examples of good practice when installing heating, hot water and ventilation systems within a Passivhaus.
  • Identify how PHPP can be used as a design tool for heating, hot water and ventilation systems.
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Transferable Lessons to Future Projects  1.5hr 2 6 Topics | 1 Quiz Buy to unlock

In our final session, we delve into post-construction insights, performance evaluation and hear about real-world lessons learnt from completed projects.

First delivered on: 4 June 2025
Speakers
  • Tabitha Binding
  • Jonathan & Angela Mooney
  • Jae Cotterell
  • Ian Bramwell
Learning outcomes
  1. Understand how living in Passivhaus housing can benefit its occupants.
  2. Using Bishops Castle, Dovehouse Court and Hook Hollow as examples recognise examples of good practice when designing and constructing Passivhaus housing.
  3. Using Bishops Castle, Dovehouse Court and Hook Hollow as examples understand the whole life and capital cost implication of building Passivhaus housing projects.
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