The course takes place on 25 and 26 March at the Gateway Business Centre in Carlow, and draws on nearly two decades of testing experience across a wide range of building types. It follows the ...

With stiff fingers I bring the bike to a stop, swing my leg over the back wheel and push it up the drive to our house. I’m spent. For the last hour I’ve been slightly too cold, only able to maintain ...

Build Homes Better has secured an updated KIWA Agrément certificate for its Isoquick insulated foundation system, adding a brick support detail that solves a critical structural requirement set by ...

This article was originally published in issue 50 of Passive House Plus magazine. Want immediate access to all back issues and exclusive extra content? Click here to subscribe for as little as €15, or ...

Leading developer Barratt London has announced plans for its ‘Lo-E’ Homes programme, which will deliver sustainable new homes at scale across the British capital and exceed passive house standards.

Five years ago, a fabric first trailblazer took a dose of his own medicine – and delivered a family home that combines climate action, comfort, cost-effectiveness and resilience in the face of a ...

This article was originally published in issue 49 of Passive House Plus magazine. Want immediate access to all back issues and exclusive extra content? Click here to subscribe for as little as €15, or ...

The penny has yet to drop for many clients and designers about the risks posed by overheating in an Irish context. With the climate hotting up and building design typically uninformed by feedback on ...

Leading heating technology manufacturer Grant has announced the launch of its next generation air source heat pump – the Grant Aerona 290, which is now available to order. This article was originally ...

Heating cost: £20 per month space heating cost, between two households. See 'In detail' panel for more information. The many projects I have covered in my 15 years writing for Passive House Plus share ...

In September Cairn Homes lit the fuse on a passive house explosion, publishing a position paper on passive house and announcing the construction of nearly 1,800 apartments to the standard. But what’s ...

Ecological Building Systems technical specification advisor Dave Judd looks at airtightness, active moisture control and effective ventilation in passive house properties. This article was originally ...