Editorial: A fragile Cop30 consensus is a win. But only a real bargain between rich and poor nations can weather the climate shocks that are coming

A very good question. Has heatpumpification crushed insulation?

12-Month Heating Costs: £193 — A Year in a (super comfortable) #Passivhaus Another year of energy data in for our Passivhaus retrofit, and I’m still slightly surprised every time I total it up. Our ...

Making concerned people aware their views are far from alone could unlock the change so urgently needed

A sneak peek of the latest progress being made on site in Kirkcaldy🚧 Work is really starting to come along at Templehall Community Hub – where the roofing works are now complete and the external envelope is progressing nicely. Thanks Lynsey, for the photos! Replacing the existing community centre, the hub will become a vibrant space where key services can collaborate and deliver support all under one roof. Designed to meet Fife Council’s sustainability objectives, the project is targeting Passivhaus Classic certification — achieving high levels of energy efficiency through a fabric-first approach, alongside bright, comfortable and welcoming indoor spaces supported by natural light and ventilation. We love having the opportunity to visit our schemes on site and begin to see our vision come to life! Find out more about what’s to come by visiting our project page 👉 https://lnkd.in/eJ82xZF4 #architecture #buildingconsultancy #communitybuilding #passivhausdesign #sustainablebuildings #progressupdate

I’ve worked on Passivhaus projects for more than a decade now, based here in Catalonia, north-east Spain. I came across the standard when I was doing a Masters in Architecture, Energy and Environmental studies at Centre for Alternative Technology in Wales (UK).

And the global climate talks, too

Falls mainly on the Oscar Niemeyer International Cultural Centre! Paul Smith, Greengauge Director & Passivhaus Certifer, is back from Aviles in northern Spain, where he attended an International Passivhaus Camp and the 17th Spanish Passivhaus Conference.

Sarah Lewis, research and policy director at the Passivhaus Trust, highlights how Homes England’s new Healthy Homes guidance is embracing the Passivhaus standard

Check out the latest progress on site at Caledonia High School📚 The modern and sustainable learning space - replacing the existing Inverkeithing High School - will soon welcome pupils, staff and th...