Book a consultation - talk to our experts! Book a Consultation Speak to our experts Do you have specific queries on a project or want some independent advice – or perhaps you have a specific project in mind? If so, book a consultation with one of our specialists to talk about your project. We can offers consultations on moisture risk, building services and

💡Bookable Greengauge consultations

You can now set up meetings via an online booking form for 15-minute and 1-hour consultation sessions, with our technical experts.

To book a consultation go to:
https://ggbec.co.uk/book-a-consultation/

#heatpumps #moisturerisk #wufi #passivhaus #enerphit

Who’d have thought a fossil-fuel shill like Trump would be the one to spark a green revolution? | George Monbiot The US attack on Iran has made the need for renewable energy inarguable, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

It's the opposite of his intention, but the Idiot Emperor is forcing the world off fossil fuels. This week's column.
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28th In­ter­na­tion­al Pass­ive House Con­fer­en­ce, April 24 - 25, Es­sen, Germany - Green Building Events - Rate It Green The 28th In­ter­na­tion­al Pass­ive House Con­fer­en­ce will take place in the "Haus der Technik" in Es­sen,...

28th In­ter­na­tion­al Pass­ive House Con­fer­en­ce, April 24-25, #Es­sen, #Germany buff.ly/9itkdt2 #PassiveHouse #PassivHaus #building #buildings #construction #energy #energyefficiency #electrification #HVAC #insulation #solar #greenbuilding #re­si­li­en­ce #28int­PHC

If you're planning a new build or an upgrade of your home, tell us your plans and you can get a free copy of the new issue of Passive House Plus*

Click here if in the UK: passivehouseplus.co.uk/enquiry
Or here if in Ireland: passivehouseplus.ie/enquiries

*Physical copies for UK and Ireland only.

Exterior shot of a detached, newly restored house in the countryside

Hampshire house hits 70% energy saving via #Enerphit

A deep retrofit of a 1930s house on the Hampshire coast is a pitch-perfect example of how to transform old dwellings without needing an extension, creating a cosy home that uses two-thirds less #energy than before.

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See you there next Friday?

This Scottish farmhouse extension proves barn-inspired design is anything but basic

Scottish farmhouse gets stylish barn-inspired extension that meets Passivhaus energy standards.

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#Architecture #SustainableDesign #Farmhouse

Building for the Future: North Somerset’s Approach to Passivhaus The local council for the district of North Somerset, which is located in South West England, has delivered 52 Passivhaus homes across 20 blocks.

🙌 Brilliant to see the Elm Grove Passivhaus development get a global reach with this Passive House Accelerator feature!

Case study: https://ggbec.co.uk/portfolio/nailsea-passivhaus/

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🌨️ Dreaming of building or retrofitting to Passivhaus/ EnerPHit standards?

Head to NSBRC Swindon for the FREE Passivhaus workshop on Friday 24 April.

Hear from a great line-up of Passivhaus experts, ask questions & explore products.

www.passivhaustrust.org.uk/event_detail.php

Register – It’s All Passive: Webinar Series – The Financial Case for Passive House Buildings It’s All Passive: Webinar Series – The Financial Case for Passive House Buildings, Wed 22 Apr 2026 - Passive House Canada and Passive Buildings Canada have joined forces to bring you a webinar series ...

One week away! Join us next week online as PBC and @passivehousecan.bsky.social present two talks that explore the financial case for #passivehouse buildings. Free, registration required.

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🚀 Stay ahead in energy-efficient building! Join the 28th International Passive House Conference in Essen, 24–25 Apr. 65+ expert talks, 4 building tours, workshops & networking. Celebrate 30 years of PHI! 🥂

🔗 https://ow.ly/IcBw50Y1bX1

#PassiveHouse #SustainableBuilding

💻 Book a FREE CPD!

Greengauge is now offering CPDs to architectural practices:
💠Passivhaus Certification: Top tips from a Certifier
💠Passivhaus: Key design principles
💠Achieving EnerPHit on heritage projects
💠EnerPHit Component route

https://ggbec.co.uk/what-we-do/website-cpd-form/

🙌 Shout out to PHT member Kind & Co for delivering over 100 Passivhaus homes in London.

Read about their first Passivhaus project & the lessons learnt that have been taken to 5 subsequent London Passivhaus projects. www.passivhaustrust.org.uk/news/detail/

Critical Atlantic current significantly more likely to collapse than thought Scientists say finding is ‘very concerning’ as collapse would be catastrophic for Europe, Africa and the Americas

The critical AMOC Atlantic current is far more likely to collapse than was thought. Already at its weakest for 1,600 years because of global heating, a collapse would bring extreme cold to western Europe in winter, drought in summer and raise sea levels 50-100 cms
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@evanhd.bsky.social a well insulated home built/retrofitted to Passivhaus standard can reduce heating requirements/costs by upto 84% . With well developed supply chains such new build homes can cost as little as 4 to 8% more. Why waste money on subsidies and new fossil fuel exploitation when....

#sustainability #greeninnovation #awards #lowcarbon #netzero #holmelacy #college #herefordshire #greenbusiness | Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College We’re delighted to share that the Low Carbon Technology Training Centre at Holme Lacy College has been shortlisted for the UK Green Business Awards 2026, with winners to be announced on 24 June! 🌱 🏆 Green Building Project of the Year YNGR Design Ltd – Holme Lacy Low Carbon Centre As the judges put it: "This recognition is a testament to your commitment to sustainability and innovation in the green economy.” A fantastic achievement and a proud moment for everyone involved 👏 Herefordshire Council Greener Footprints Herefordshire #Sustainability #GreenInnovation #Awards #LowCarbon...

🎉 Woo hoo!

AECB retrofit👇
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The UK Passivhaus Trust is inviting bold, insightful voices to speak at the Passivhaus Trust Conference 2026!

Submit one proposal, or several, and be part of the conversation driving change. Selected speakers will receive a complimentary one-day conference pass.

https://ow.ly/ZSpj50YCfwY

e-bikes and passivhaus retrofits instead of fossil fuel subsidies, when?

📣Brilliant news! The Passivhaus standard is now deemed to satisfy certain aspects of the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard at practical completion.

Find out more:
www.passivhaustrust.org.uk/news/detail/

🔔 On Wednesday!
Don’t miss our Project Spotlight webinar on the transformation of a former dockyard in Hull.

Explore how the North End Shipyard Visitor Centre combines innovative engineering, heritage sensitivity, and #PassiveHouse principles—without compromise.

⏰9am CEST
https://ow.ly/4b3x50YGx6o

🇳🇱 Dutch delegation visits the Passive House Institute to explore energy-efficient leisure centres & indoor pools.

With site visits to Bambados & Lippe Bad, learning continued in practice.

💡 Pool guideline now also available in Dutch!
🔗 https://ow.ly/kO9c50YGFfS

#PassiveHouse #EnergyEfficiency

"How can period properties be made fit for the demands of the 21st century, without pushing the building too far? One retrofit project may have the answer...."
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As we close in on episode 400 I have more great podcasts for you.

In our current episode Janna and Seb Laan Lomas explain how they built a bio-based #Passivhaus.

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Still to come: two great double acts (Nick Grant and Jon Broome, and Chris Herring and Bill Butcher)!

Our next Toronto Pulse will take you behind-the-scenes to explore the transformation of a typical East York semi-detached house into a 3-unit apartment built to the EnerPHit standard.

https://ow.ly/2cSr50YHMtG

Corbel House EnerPHit, Cambridge - Greengauge The whole house refurbishment of a 1950s semi-detached house in Cambridge has recently culminated in the project achieving EnerPHit certification. Greengauge was part of the project team supporting the retrofit in the role of Passivhaus Consultant, as well as undertaking M&E Design for the project.

💡Elegant EnerPHit (Passivhaus retrofit) solutions

The Corbel House retrofit involved a combination of both external wall insulation and internal wall insulation along the party wall and the addition of a new timber frame extension.

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📚 Passivhaus Retrofit Masterclass 2026 by Passivhaus Trust
📅 15 April | Online

Earn up to 12 PHI credit points! Learn how estate-wide toolkits enable scalable decarbonisation across portfolios.

🔗 https://ow.ly/o6fE50YGCHm

🚀 iPHA Project Spotlight Webinar
Discover the North End Shipyard Visitor Centre in Hull – the UK’s first #PassiveHouse museum visitor centre. Learn how design challenges were turned into sustainable solutions.

💬 Live Q&A included

📅 April 15 | ⏰ 9 am CEST
🔗 https://ow.ly/iuEe50YGwCq

If you're planning a new build or an upgrade of your home, tell us your plans and you can get a free copy of the new issue of Passive House Plus*

Click here if in the UK: passivehouseplus.co.uk/enquiry
Or here if in Ireland: passivehouseplus.ie/enquiries

*Physical copies for UK and Ireland only.

Book a consultation - talk to our experts! Do you have specific queries on a project or want some independent advice – or perhaps you have a specific project in mind? If so, book a consultation with one of our specialists to talk about your project. We can offers consultations on moisture risk, building services and Passivhaus and retrofit.  If you aren’t sure, then use our half hour General consultation to talk through what you would like to achieve and how we can help.  We will provide independent advice on planning your project and technical advice to help you get started.

🙌 NEW! Book a Greengauge Consultation!

Do you have specific queries on a project or want some independent advice?

Bookable consultation slots are now available:

♦️Moisture risk
♦️Building services eg heat pumps
♦️Passivhaus & retrofit

https://ggbec.co.uk/book-a-consultation/

New issue of Passive House Plus out now!

We hope you've had a lovely break & that we can cushion the blow of a return to work with a new issue of Passive House Plus. Subscribers can head to our website & read it right now.

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