Passivhaus

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

Two members of the architectural team at design, engineering and project delivery company BakerHicks have achieved certified Passivhaus designer status. Both Michael Edgar and Katherine Gibson undertook the exam with the Passivhaus-Institut, passing an international written exam to achieve the

Kingdom Housing Association has received planning consent for the construction of 30 new eco-friendly Passivhaus homes in Gauldry, Fife.  

The Closeburn community-owned Passivhaus project, the first of its kind in Scotland, has won the “Housing and Regeneration” category at the SURF Awards 2020. Scotland’s Regeneration Forum (SURF) held its prestigious annual celebration presentation on 18th February to announce the w

A new £1.5 million early learning and childcare centre in West Lothian has become Scotland's first local authority educational facility to achieve official Passivhaus certification.

Innovative plans to make the new Currie Community High School one of the most energy efficient high schools in Scotland have been unveiled by the City of Edinburgh Council.