This matters.

The environment and climate are at the heart of what we do. That's why we place sustainability at the core of all our projects.

Passivhaus is a powerful tool for designing buildings that are intrinsically sustainable, minimising the day to day energy consumption.

The Passivhaus standard minimises energy demand, improves occupant health and well-being, helps meet climate targets, achieves a greater quality of construction and offers commercial benefits to owners, employers and lenders.

What is Passivhaus?

Ultra low energy buildings which look and feel great

Passivhaus is an internationally recognised comfort and energy building standard which uses passive, low-tech techniques to drastically reduce, or eliminate, the need for space heating.

Passivhaus principles include significant levels of insulation, high air-tightness, triple glazing, minimal thermal bridges and mechanical ventilation and heat recovery to provide an exceptionally healthy and comfortable indoor environment with low running costs.

High level of continuous insulation

High level of Airtightness

Reduced thermal bridges

Triple glazed windows, focused on the views.

Efficient background ventilation with heat recover (MVHR).

Orientated for passive solar gain, whilst maximising views.

Our Approach

Imagine a building that offers both beauty and comfort, promoting health while operating at an ultra-low energy level.

The Passivhaus principles can be applied to any building type. With our design led approach, we integrate Passivhaus principles to create beautiful low energy buildings.

We have successfully designed buildings that meet the Passivhaus principles within Conservation Areas, adjacent to Listed buildings, on sites with challenging constraints and integrated modular construction methods.

Passivhaus standard buildings

EnerPHit standard buildings

Passivhaus Benefits

Payback period as little as 8 years

5-7% higher property value

Up to 90% reduction in energy costs

Comfortable, constant temperature all year

Greater energy

independence

Pollutant & pollen free internal environment

Download our guide to discover how we can assist you in shaping your own Passivhaus design.

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Our Passivhaus services

PHPP

The Passive House Planning Package is a design tool which enables architects and designers to professionally plan and optimise their Passivhaus design. We have the in-house skills to complete this to best advice you how you can achieve a low energy design

Sustainable design

Passivhaus isn't just about minimising energy useage. It's ensuring that your project doesn't overheat, has a constant and healthy indoor environment and good indoor air quality. We will guide you through all of this.

Certified Passive House Designer

Tom Locke is a Certified Passive House Designer, meaning he is recognised by the Passivhaus Institute as an expert in designing Passivhaus buildings. Our skills and experience mean that your design in safe hands from the start.

EnerPHit and retrofit

If you have an existing building that needs to be ungraded to provide low energy bills, improve internal comfort and create a healthy indoor space, we can assist you in getting the most out of your existing building.