Have you completed a Passivhaus project in the last few years? Then get set to enter the Passivhaus Awards 2021 – the first since 2018. The Awards are open for entries right now, with the deadline of 20 April 2021 – enter here.
With the declaration of the climate emergency and the importance of building more sustainably, the need for better building has never been clearer.
The Passivhaus Trust, the organiser of the awards, states that it is estimated that construction the size of Paris will be built weekly for the next 40 years, and it’s imperative that we act now to ensure hat as much building is net-zero as possible. And building to Passivhaus standard is a great route for a self builder.
Passivhaus construction supports the delivery of net-zero by significantly reducing energy requirements and therefore the carbon emissions from houses.
The Passivhaus Trust has now been around for ten years, and the awards make a welcome return.
Homeowners, including retrofit properties can enter in three categories: Small Resdential (under 500m2) or Large Residential (500m2 and/or under 10 homes). There is also a Non-residential category.
There are strict eligibility requirements to ensure that projects meet the Passivhaus standards, including certification and proof of performance.
Check out previous award winners and their videos
