Passivhaus

Scottish Labour MSP Alex Rowley has progressed his proposed bill to ensure that all new-build homes in Scotland meet the internationally recognised ‘Passivhaus’ standard.

Planning permission has been granted for the largest social Passivhaus project within the Midlothian area, creating 90 new affordable homes for the local authority in Newbattle.

Councillors have unanimously granted planning permission for the £68.7 million building project to replace Perth High School.

Planning permission has been granted for the new Currie Community High School which is set to become one of the most energy efficient high schools in Scotland. The campus will be the first Passivhaus-designed high school in the country setting the standard for energy consumption across school estate

Kilmac is to continue its relationship with Robertson Group after successfully winning the groundworks package for the first Passivhaus primary school in Scotland.

Work has started on a prestigious new-build housing development in Dalkeith town centre. The development is Midlothian Council’s first ‘Passivhaus’ housing project.

A Scottish Labour MSP is to launch a consultation on legislation that would see all new-build housing meet the internationally recognised ‘Passivhaus’ standard. Fife MSP Alex Rowley is drawing up a proposal for a private member’s bill that would see all new housing constructed in S

Proposals to regenerate a council-owned site in Broughton have been approved by the City of Edinburgh Council this week.

New illustrations showcasing how the new £58 million Perth High School have been released.

A Dumfries architecture practice has hired one of Scotland’s leading experts in a pioneering energy efficient style of building design as it continues to grow its extensive portfolio of housing association and community housing projects across Dumfries & Galloway. Joining Aitken Turnb

A public consultation is underway on a proposal from Midlothian Council to submit a planning application for a new development of around 134 homes for rent at the former Newbattle High School playing fields site near Dalkeith.

Two boxes constructed to differing building standards are to be filled with ice for two weeks to demonstrate how well each icebox keeps out the heat without relying on any energy.

Perth & Kinross Council has granted full planning approval for one of the first Passivhaus standard primary schools in Scotland.

Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) has launched a new initiative to train construction sector professionals in Passivhaus standards.

In 2019, the UK parliament and Scottish Governments both declared climate emergencies and as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is now a sharp focus on building resilient and sustainable communities. This includes the buildings we construct - from how we design and build them to the comfort of