2025 Large & Complex Passivhaus
Course Content
A deep dive into design optimisation for large-scale Passivhaus projects. Join experts and PHT Patrons Allan Smith (Morrison Construction) and Caroline Martin (WARM) as they share strategies for refining early-stage designs, collaborating effectively with supply chains, and avoiding costly over-design.
First delivered on: 22 January 2025Speakers
- Sarah Lewis
- Allan Smith
- Caroline Martin
Learning outcomes
- Understand how design decisions and order of PHPP modelling can impact on the on site quality and cost of a project.
- Recognise the benefit in involving the contractors and sub-contractors at early stage design.
- Anticipate common challenges when installing services within large scale buildings and approaches to resolve them.
Explore two groundbreaking Passivhaus projects in Manchester—Greenhaus and Willohaus. Learn how PHPP optimised design through value engineering, addressing SFS, standardisation, and thermal bridging. Gain insights from post-occupancy evaluation data and real case studies. A must-watch for those in large-scale sustainable development!
First delivered on: 20 February 2025Speakers
- Sarah Lewis
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Gwilym Still
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Sam Godfrey
- Alison Haigh
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
- Understand some of the key design considerations enabling large scale multi-unit residential projects to achieve Passivhaus certification.
- Understand the value of Post Occupancy Evaluation (POE) and how this can be used to refine existing Passivhaus projects.
Gain practical insights from delivering one of Europe’s largest Passivhaus projects at Dunfermline Learning Campus. Jamie Gregory will discuss using PHPP to optimise performance through RIBA stages, while John Peden shares lessons from Scottish Passivhaus schools. Learn how data-driven design enhances efficiency, reduces risk, and benefits future projects.
First delivered on: 19 March 2025Speakers
- Sarah Lewis
- Jamie Gregory
- John Peden
Learning outcomes
1. Understand the impact of key design decisions made on Dunfermline Learning Campus, a large scale Passivhaus school.
2. Understand the key lessons learned that the design team and contactors on Dunfermline Learning Campus have taken to their next Passivhaus school project.
Explore challenges and solutions in certifying large-scale Passivhaus projects. Led by top UK and Ireland Certifiers, it features case studies like Cairn Housing’s 3,000-home project and Dunfermline Learning Campus. Gain practical insights into certification, overcoming obstacles, and maintaining quality at scale.
First delivered on: 23 April 2025Speakers
- Sarah Lewis
- Sally Godber
- Tomás O'Leary
- Shane Kinsella
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate understanding of the certification process and how it adapts for large and complex projects.
- Identify how an experienced Passivhaus certifier can positively impact and optimise the design and competed Passivhaus building.
This session will examine the potential of an EnerPHit-informed approach for large-scale residential retrofit, highlighting both its challenges and its flexibility across various applications.
First delivered on: 21 May 2025Speakers
- Sarah Lewis
- Sarah Price
- Lizzy Westmacott
Learning outcomes
- Understand the need for retrofit within the UK and why a fabric-first approach is recommended for domestic properties.
- Recognise some of the challenges and solutions of large-scale retrofit projects.
- Identify pragmatic solutions to some of the detailing challenges presented by domestic retrofit.
