Passivhaus Trust

On Friday, Maria Buenaventura and Wong Boon Zhen had an inspiring day out supporting architecture students at the University of Central Lancashire with an exciting day of presentations and workshops focused on sustainability in architecture.   The morning session was with the first-years and began with a presentation delving into the fundamentals of sustainable design followed by a sketching activity. The students explored key concepts such as operational, embodied and whole-life carbon whilst gaining insight into the importance of carbon emissions, how material conductivity impacts energy efficiency and the critical role of retrofit design in reducing global carbon consumption – all of which then sparked some pretty insightful discussions on the future of eco-friendly design.   The afternoon session, which was with the second-years, focused on the practical application of #DesignPH and #PHPP. For this, Maria and Boon conducted an interactive tutorial in the computer lab, where the students explored how to model buildings, analyse thermal performance and optimise energy efficiency – and ultimately create energy-efficient, sustainable buildings which could be implemented in their University projects and their future real-life work - using these powerful #Passivhaus design tools.   It was a fantastic day. Thank you to the University of Lancashire for welcoming us, to Wifiya, a third-year student who recently undertook her placement with #ECD, and to all the students for being so keen. We look forward to the next time! #ProvidingSocialValue #ECDStaff #UniversityLectures Passivhaus Trust

A growing number of Local authorities have introduced Net Zero Carbon new building policies in their Local Plans based on energy metrics. These policies are based on robust technical and cost evidence. However, at the end of 2023 a Written Ministerial Statement (WMS) challenged this approach and put into question whether local authorities could set higher environmental standards with different metrics than those used in Part L. At Etude we have been working with many local authorities on net zero local policy and thus have investigated this further and sought legal advice on this matter. We have found that local authorities can still bring forward Net Zero Carbon new building policies based on energy metrics. We wanted to share access to this open legal advice here on LinkedIn, as it may be useful for other Local authorities that we are not currently working with, so please do repost and share with Local Authority contacts that you know! For more information see https://lnkd.in/edJaT3dP Note: The legal advice was commissioned specifically related to our Delivering Net Zero study, a technical and cost evidence base undertaken for 18 London boroughs, which looked at two policy options. Hence the legal advice refers to Option 1, policy using the part L framework and Option 2, policy using energy based metrics.

Recently I got the chance to write an article for Homebuilding & Renovating. It's always fun to get the opportunity... and to shine a light on some great homes! https://lnkd.in/e4jtCYmY #Passivhaus #PassiveHouse

Join our next Passivhaus Practical session with Coaction Training CIC on the 25th of February. Gain the knowledge needed to deliver a successful Passivhaus build at scale. You'll learn to assess design risks, understand the essentials for quality construction, and deliver projects that align with Passivhaus principles. Enjoy a 20% discount for group bookings of five or more participants. ➡️ Book now: https://buff.ly/4fN9DvK ➡️ CITB registered businesses, contractors, or sub-contractors can access 70% off this course by using this link: https://buff.ly/4fGQI61

Please join us for another event at Oxford Brookes on Thursday February 6th 2025 at 5.30pm. RIBA Oxfordshire in collaboration with OxArch Oxford Architecture Society are holding a panel discussion on the challenges of design, procurement and delivery of new build projects to meet zero energy. Please register now. Title:  'Delivering zero energy' Date: Thurs 8th Feb. 5.30 pm Speakers: Harriet Waters, University of Oxford James York, Morgan Sindall Construction Gwilym Still, Max Fordham Moderator: Ann-Marie Fallon, Passivhaus Designer, Architype Venue: John Henry Brookes Lecture Theatre, First Floor, John Henry Brookes Building Refreshments will be available from 5.30pm Organizers: RIBA Oxfordshire with OxArch Student Architecture Society of Oxford Brookes University School of Architecture Sponsors: With support from RIBA LIF Thanks to support from Imperial Bricks sponsor of RIBA Oxfordshire events 2024-2025 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eSiUm-uy RIBA Oxfordshire Committee Daniel Wadsworth (Chair) Jessop & Cook Architects Iona Foster Architect David Greenhill vivid architects Mark Shipton (Treasurer) OXFORD ARCHITECTS LLP Raiza Shanavas (Student) Tom Greaves (Secretary) Haines Gadd Greaves Lucy Mori

Mulberry Academy London Docks receives Passivhaus Certification. Architype, Rory Martin, Hugh Pearce are absolutely thrilled to announce that Mulberry Academy London Dock has officially received its Passivhaus certification, presented by Will South from Etude. Amazing work from everyone involved in the project. In celebration, the project team were treated to a fabulous meal hosted by John Bolton and Malcolm Emmerson from Kier Construction. A brilliant piece of news to receive ahead of Her Royal Highness Queen Camilla's official visit to the school next week.

NEW SERIES STARTS TODAY! #Joinus for for the first session in our #Howto build a Passivhaus series - Embracing the #Passivhaus standard 🙌 ⏰ 13:00- 14:30 ⭐Earn up to 10 PHI credit renewal points 🏘️ Discover real life #Passivhaus case studies 💬 Hear directly from the teams involved 🎟️ #BOOKNOW! https://ow.ly/ywax50UT3Yc Image credit: Elemental Solutions + White Horse Housing Association KIRSTY MAGUIRE ARCHITECT LTD Mole Architects Passivhaus Homes @Nick Grant #PassiveHouse #SustainableBuildings #AlwaysLearning #ClimateAction #BetterBuildings #LunchtimeLearning #Wednesdaywisdom