We kick off the 2-day conference with everything you need to know about sustainable Scottish schools! From Passivhaus primary schools to multi-use mega campuses. Passivhaus schools are proven to contribute to the well-being & productivity of students & staff, and lessen energy consumption. Do not miss the chance to take a tour.
PHI credit points: 4 for Day 1 Masterclass; 4 for any 1 site visit.
08:30-13:30 • SITE VISIT: EDINBURGH SCHOOLS*
Visit two projects commissioned by Edinburgh City Council, including the steel frame Currie High School, currently under construction, and the recently-completed Sciennes Primary School extension.
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08:30-13:30 • SITE VISITS: DUNFERMLINE LEARNING CAMPUS*
Visit the Dunfermline Learning Campus, commissioned by Fife Council, currently under construction. The 23,000 m2 project comprises two high school buildings.
*Site visits are available to in-person conference delegates only, subject to additional charges and require separate booking. Only one site visit out of the three available may be booked.
13:30 • EVENT REGISTRATION
14:00 • WELCOME AND INTRO
Presented by Jon Bootland and Sarah Lewis, Passivhaus Trust
14:15 • MASTERCLASS: SCOTTISH EXPERIENCE OF PASSIVHAUS SCHOOLS
Stephen Long, Scottish Futures Trust
Patrick Brown, Scottish Local Authority Delivery Forum
15:15 • BREAK
15:45-17:25 • DETAILED CASE STUDY: RIVERSIDE, SCOTLAND’S FIRST PASSIVHAUS SCHOOL
Stephen Crawford, Perth and Kinross Council
Sam Boyle, Architype
David Coulter, Baker Hicks
Peter McConnachie, Robertson
Sally Godber, WARM
Jonathan Hines, Architype
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13:30-18:00 • SITE VISIT: MIDLOTHIAN HOUSING*
Participating in the afternoon site visit means you will not be able to attend the afternoon masterclass and case study.
Visit two near-completed social housing projects commissioned by Midlothian Council. The tour will include visits to the Burnbrae and Buccleuch Street social housing schemes.
*Site visits are available to in-person conference delegates only, subject to additional charges and require separate booking. Only one site visit out of the three available may be booked.
19:00 • CONFERENCE DINNER**
** Limited spaces are available for the conference dinner for in-person delegates only. Separate reservation required. Attendees are responsible for paying for their own food and drinks.
Day two hosts an exciting programme of seminars, including pioneering case studies and technical sessions. Hear the latest Scottish policies and Passivhaus best practices, and uncover resources available for getting your energy-efficient project off the ground – all while connecting with others committed to designing & delivering Passivhaus buildings! Our sponsors will also showcase their products and services in a vibrant exhibit.
PHI credit points: 8 for the whole of Day 2
08:45 • REGISTRATION & EXHIBIT OPENS
09:30 • SCOTTISH ADOPTION OF PASSIVHAUS – Chaired by Jonathan Hines, Architype
A Scottish equivalent to Passivhaus – Patrick Harvie, MSP, the Scottish Government’s Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants’ Rights
The case for Passivhaus on new build social housing – Kirsteen McGinn, Loreburn Housing Association
Passivhaus inspired plans for a local authority estate – Patrick Brown, Edinburgh City Council
Q&A and discussion panel
11:00 • COFFEE BREAK
11:30 • KEYNOTE CASE STUDIES – Chaired by Matt Bridgestock, John Gilbert Architects
Large-scale social housing – Fiona Clandillon, Midlothian Council and Jarek Gasiorek, Smith Scott Mullan Associates
Dunfermline Learning Campus – Jamie Gregory, AHR Architects and Shona Cargill, Fife Council
Steps towards EnerPHit in a whole-estate retrofit strategy – Alistair Cameron, ECD Architects
13:00 • LUNCH + NETWORKING
14:00 • HOW TO DELIVER PASSIVHAUS: PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE – Chaired by Sarah Lewis, Passivhaus Trust
Design & delivery of large-scale residential projects – Tomas O’Leary, MosArt
Planning, QA & training for on-site Passivhaus delivery – Allan Smith & Steve Kinninmonth, Morrison Construction
High-rise PH-inspired retrofit for River Clyde Homes – Sarah Price, Qoda & Ryan Ferrier, Kier
15:15 • BREAK
15:45 • DELIVERING PASSIVHAUS EQUIVALENT THROUGHOUT SCOTLAND – Chaired by Jon Bootland, Passivhaus Trust
Standards, tools & costs – Chaired by Sarah Lewis, Passivhaus Trust
Passivhaus training: the scaling-up challenge – Caitriona Jordan, BE-ST
Certification & the section 6 approach – Matt Bridgestock & Rupert Daly, John Gilbert Architects
Other examples of Passivhaus adoption – Jessica Grove-Smith, Passivhaus Institute
17:00 • PANEL: CAN WE DELIVER PASSIVHAUS EQUIVALENT FOR ALL NEW BUILDINGS IN SCOTLAND?
17:30 • DRINKS & NETWORKING NEARBY (sponsored by Introba)
