2023 UK Passivhaus Awards

The UK Passivhaus Awards, sponsored by Ecology Building SocietyKnauf Insulation, and Munster Joinery, is the only awards ceremony dedicated to celebrating the best in Passivhaus design & construction. All shortlisted buildings demonstrated proven performance, meeting the gold standard of energy efficiency & comfort, and striving towards zero carbon climate targets.


The competition was fierce, with an inspiring array of exemplary projects on display. After a gruelling submission process and vying for votes, we were delighted crown five 2023 winners.


The ‘real winner’ across the shortlist was a showcase of buildings that perform – crushing the cost of living crisis without compromising health, & wellbeing. The finalists prove we can apply Passivhaus to any typology and open data-driven design dialogues. From bill-busting health centres to bio-based self-builds, we highly recommend visiting the full shortlist.

“Generating four times more energy on-site than it uses, Erne Campus sets the bar for all public sector buildings at a time when international requirements to increase energy efficiency & reduce carbon footprint are becoming ever more stringent. All such projects, big or small, make a tangible difference to the lives of their owners, their users and their community.”
— Paul Millar, Hamilton Architects
Erne Campus Passivhaus Premium
People’s Choice Winner
“We’re delighted that Hackbridge has been recognised amongst a stellar cast of nominees – all of whom share outstanding comfort and energy performance. The awards are testament to what Passivhaus can achieve across all contexts, and promotes a high level of ambition for future design. Hackbridge Passivhaus Plus Primary School demonstrates that we already have the tools, skills and knowledge to deliver net zero operational carbon buildings – we absolutely cannot justify waiting any longer.”
— Christian Dimbleby, Architype
Hackbridge Primary Passivhaus Plus
Non-Domestic Winner
“We have a deep respect for Passivhaus Standards, so to win an award from the Passivhaus Trust for our 23 cohousing homes, is almost as good as living, with friends next door,  in a house where your heating and hot water costs less than the internet!”
— Anne Thorne,  Anne Thorne Architects LLP
Cannock Mill Cohousing
Residential Winner