Tagged as: passivhaus

Home Improvements, Renovate, Self Build
What is Passivhaus certification and how do you get it?
A guide to the Passihaus standard, which ensures homes use the minimum amount of energy.

Maximising light and space in a Passivhaus
Inside a Paragraph 80 eco-home built partially below ground in an old quarry

MVHR: The ultimate guide
Everything you need to know about mechanical ventilation with heat recovery

Retrofitting a 70s home to Enerphit standards
Architect Harry Paticas used a step-by-step Enerphit process to transform his home

How to build a Passivhaus home
A guide to minimising energy demand while maximising comfort

A guide to sustainable heating
Low-carbon heating solutions to future-proof your home and reduce energy use

Tiny zero-carbon home is ‘one of a kind’
This innovative zero-carbon design made the Wood Awards 2021 shortlist

Triple-glazed windows and doors for an energy-efficient home
Unparalleled insulation and security are just some of the benefits of triple glazing

Is triple-glazing worth the extra cost?
Your guide to the benefits of installing triple glazing

An affordable Passivhaus build in east London
Despite a major construction setback, the results of this first-time self-build are impressive

Fabric first: what does it mean for your project?
The structural efficiency of your home affects the amount of heat needed to warm it

Enerphit: the Passivhaus retrofit method
How to achieve the Passivhaus standard of energy efficiency in an older property

How to save money on a Passivhaus build
The Passivhaus Trust reveal how to keep projects on budget

Kevin McCloud’s top reasons for building to Passivhaus standard
The Grand Designs presenter on why you should consider Passivhaus

Meet Grand Designs’ Joe Stuart and Lina Nilsson
Joe and Lina on the highs, lows and costs of their east London self build

Top tips from a Passivhaus homeowner
Tom's property is super-insulated, airtight and needs no active heating or cooling system

How to build a low-energy home
Here are some of the best routes to take when considering building a low-energy home

Meet the architects behind Britain’s first Passivhaus
Helen and Chris Seymour-Smith - who built a Passivhaus under a barn - on what they did next