Journal: Passivhaus

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The interior living space of the Coldwells Build Passivhaus, Argyle. Grey furnishings.

Passivhaus Advice

The Resilience of Passivhaus Homes in Power and Heating Cuts

Discover how Passivhaus homes stay comfortable for up to a week during power and heating cuts – making them the ultimate solution for a changing climate. [2 Min Read Time]

A builder stands inside a half-built house. He stretches up high to push a new window into its position. Outside, a builder supports the window.

Passivhaus Advice

Can I Still Open the Windows in an Airtight Passivhaus?

Confused about what airtight construction means in a Passivhaus? Discover how it ensures energy efficiency and indoor comfort without sacrificing fresh air or the option to open your windows. [5 Min Read Time]

Passivhaus Interview

8 Things to Know Before Building a Passivhaus Home

If you’re new to Passivhaus, Rupert Daly, Passivhaus designer and associate director at John Gilbert Architects, provides insight into this low energy building standard. [10 Min Read Time]

Concrete blocks stacked on top of more concrete blocks. Grass and trees in the background.

Passivhaus Advice

Are Passivhaus Homes More Expensive to Build?

We often get asked if building a Passivhaus costs more. Our Director, Clare Booth, gives a quick walk-through of the cost difference, plus the long-term savings and benefits Passivhaus offers. [7 Min Read Time]

Passivhaus Interview

Coldwells Build on the House Planning Help Podcast: Introducing Our Passivhaus Range

We recently appeared on the House Planning Help podcast to discuss the launch of our predesigned, prefabricated Passivhaus homes. [30 Min Read Time]

Two builders install a window in a half-built home.

Passivhaus Advice

Scotland Aiming for all New Homes to be Built to a Passivhaus Equivalent Standard in Future

Get ahead of the curve and understand what the changes mean and how you can build a future-proof, world-leading Passivhaus home. [2 Min Read Time]

Inside a half-built timber frame home. Materials include Oriented Strand Board (OSB). One wall of the new house is covered in silver, windproof building paper. Timber frames are exposed. Electrical cables hang from the ceiling. Sawdust covers the concrete floor. Barley fields are in the distance.

Passivhaus Advice

Top 5 Benefits of a Passivhaus Home: Why You Should Build One

With energy costs soaring and Scotland's net zero target fast approaching, we all need to be using less energy. We discuss the top 5 benefits of a Passivhaus home. [5 Min Read Time]

Passivhaus Press

Coldwells Build at the Green Home Festival – Passivhaus Made Simple

We recently took part in the Green Home Festival in Edinburgh and shared how we’re making Passivhaus simple for self-builders with our Coldwells Build Passivhaus range. [2 Min Read Time]

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Coldwells Build unveils a new certified Passivhaus range

The Coldwells Build Passivhaus range launches in winter 2024. Our ready-to-go, design-driven homes combine premium, sustainable materials with the speed and precision of prefabricated construction. [2 Min Read Time]

A man in a blue shirt and a woman in a white shirt stand together in front of a timber larch cladding.

Interview Passivhaus

Partners in Passivhaus: Interview with BE-ST

We spoke to Built Environment Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) about our mission to accelerate sustainable, innovative and future-proofed housing in Scotland. [2 Min Read Time]

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The Resilience of Passivhaus Homes in Power and Heating Cuts Passivhaus Advice
Can I Still Open the Windows in an Airtight Passivhaus? Passivhaus Advice
8 Things to Know Before Building a Passivhaus Home Passivhaus Interview
Are Passivhaus Homes More Expensive to Build? Passivhaus Advice
Coldwells Build on the House Planning Help Podcast: Introducing Our Passivhaus Range Passivhaus Interview
Scotland Aiming for all New Homes to be Built to a Passivhaus Equivalent Standard in Future Passivhaus Advice
Top 5 Benefits of a Passivhaus Home: Why You Should Build One Passivhaus Advice
Coldwells Build at the Green Home Festival – Passivhaus Made Simple Passivhaus Press
Coldwells Build unveils a new certified Passivhaus range Passivhaus
Partners in Passivhaus: Interview with BE-ST Interview Passivhaus