Why “Building to Passive House Principles” Isn’t Enough

Why “Building to Passive House Principles” Isn’t Enough We often hear the phrase: “We built it to Passive House principles.” And while that sounds reassuring, here’s the honest truth: Simply applying the five Passive House building principles does not guarantee good performance. You can add more insulation. You can specify triple glazing. You can tape […]

We’re Finalists in the 2025 BDAA National Design Awards

We’re Finalists in the 2025 BDAA National Design Awards We’re excited to share that our team has been named a finalist in the Unbuilt Category at the 2025 BDAA National Design Awards. Our shortlisted entry represents our vision for thoughtful, sustainable design that responds to real community needs. It’s an approach we care deeply about, […]

Why Is There So Little Compliance When It Comes to Energy Efficiency?

Why Is There So Little Compliance When It Comes to Energy Efficiency? A while ago I had an interesting conversation with a PhD candidate. She’s researching building practitioners’ compliance behaviour when it comes to energy efficiency. Most people building a home trust that what’s been designed on paper will be built to the same standard—that […]