Today's architects have a lot of considerations to juggle when drawing up new homes, from the aesthetics to the functionality to the environmental footprint. Those placing a priority on the latter ...

This lovely family home is designed to strict sustainability standards. But if there was one criticism of Passivhaus, it would be that Passivhaus homes tend toward boxy and boring forms. However, this ...

Being an architect is hard. You design a nice home for a client and then you have to start over, almost from scratch, with the next one. That’s why I was always a fan of selling plans and extolling ...

Architect Kirsty Maguire is quietly revolutionizing the way we think about homes and sustainability. Based in Newport-on-Tay, Scotland, Maguire is a leading designer of Passivhaus-standard buildings — ...

The passive-house building standard relies on lots of insulation and intentional design to use as little energy as possible for heating and cooling. "Things like 'passive house' have become more ...

Passivhaus is an international quality assurance building standard delivering high levels of air quality and comfort, while radically reducing energy use from buildings. Passivhaus homes and buildings ...

Australian architect Talina Edwards is the first female in Australia to complete a certified Passivhaus. Dubbed Owl Woods Passive House, the 200 sq m (2,153 sq ft) home is located in Trentham, ...

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

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UK-based architectural firm Hamson Barron Smith have built a ground-breaking Passivhaus development in Greater Norwich, UK. The Carrowbreck Meadow project includes 14 ultra-sustainable homes, which ...