Climate change is one of the biggest threats we face today, and its effects are already being felt through changing weather patterns. We must reduce global CO₂ emissions to zero to address this. In the UK, buildings in use account for 43% of CO₂ emissions, providing a significant opportunity to make energy & carbon savings. At the same time, we have a responsibility to deliver healthy and productive environments, so must exceed ‘business as usual’.

Passivhaus is a proven route to help achieve these targets AND provide excellent occupant comfort and quality. Is the rigour and robustness of the Passivhaus Standard a step too far, and how do we pick up the pace to deliver solutions fast enough?