Passivhaus

The Scottish Government has laid amendments to the Building (Procedure) (Scotland) Regulations to enable the implementation of the Scottish equivalent to the Passivhaus standard and unveiled the timetable for its introduction.

A Passivhaus-designed extension to an Edinburgh school has been officially recognised as a first-of-its-kind in the city, receiving recognition for its groundbreaking use of energy-efficient design and materials, including cross-laminated timber (CLT).

First Minister of Scotland and MSP for Perthshire North John Swinney MSP saw the good progress being made on the construction of the new Perth High School building last week.

As Scotland prepares to introduce a new era of energy-efficient building legislation, Coldwells Build has introduced its first collection of prefabricated, Passivhaus-certified homes. Combining eco design with industry-leading construction standards, the company says ʻThe Coldwells Build Passivhaus

Housing professional membership body CIH Scotland has raised "significant concerns" over the potential costs of introducing a Scottish equivalent to Passivhaus standard for all new build homes and the negative impact it could have on new housing delivery.

Kingdom Housing Association has won Best Affordable Housing Development (less than £10m) for its Balgove Road development in Gauldry. Situated at the edge of the rural Fife village, the 30 new homes for social rent are built to Passivhaus and net zero carbon standards and create Kingdom’

Stewart Macleod, managing director of the property business within AtkinsRéalis, outlines the importance of responding to the Scottish Government's policy consultation on a Passivhaus equivalent standard. The Scottish Government’s Passivhaus equivalent policy is currently out for consul

Clare Booth from Aberdeenshire housebuilders Coldwells Build explains why the company is embracing the Passivhaus standard. The Scottish Government is currently undertaking a consultation on a policy to introduce a Scottish Passivhaus equivalent for newbuild housing across Scotland. The internationa

Dr Joel Callow from Beyond Carbon channels his inner car showroom salesman to explain why Scotland needs absolute targets for energy in housing. “The fuel economy? Yes I have very good news on that front madam, you won’t be disappointed with your purchase. This car has been benchmarked a

Midlothian Council and Cruden have celebrated the completion of an energy-efficient Passivhaus development on Scottish Housing Day. The milestone marked the official completion of 20 new council flats at St Cuthbert’s on Bonnyrigg High Street, built to the energy-efficient Passivhaus standard.

Now that the Scottish Passivhaus equivalent consultation is live, Stefan Huber, managing director at PAUL Heat Recovery Scotland, explains how MVHR works and why it is needed in Scotland. The Scottish Government is currently undertaking a consultation on a policy to introduce a Scottish Pa

South Tyneside-based Castle is to supply full mechanical, electrical, public health and renewable services for the new Passivhaus-certified Paisley Grammar School in Renfrewshire.

Robertson Construction Central West has completed the £21 million Montgomerie Park Primary School for North Ayrshire Council ready for the new school year this week.

The Scottish Government has launched its consultation on the proposed Scottish Passivhaus equivalent policy.

Holmes Miller director Ryan Holmes shares what could be learned from the education sector when it comes to the proposed Scottish Passivhaus equivalent policy for new build housing. Designing buildings to meet the international Passivhaus standard for energy efficiency can cut heating energy use by u