Coldwells Build at the Scottish Self Build & Renovation Show 2025

The Scottish Government has set out its ambition for all new homes to be built to a "Scottish equivalent" of the Passivhaus standard in the coming years. It’s aiming to publish revised standards in 2026, which will become mandatory by 2028. These changes will apply to all new buildings, including self-build homes, custom homes and social housing.

If you’re planning to build a home, choosing Passivhaus now is a smart investment. Not only will it save you money on energy bills, but it also future-proofs your home ahead of these upcoming changes. As Scotland transitions to a net-zero society, Passivhaus homeowners won’t have to worry about costly upgrades—no boiler replacements, no extra insulation, just a warm, comfortable home with minimal running costs.

The housing market is already reflecting this shift, with Passivhaus properties attracting a premium of 5-15% due to their superior energy performance. While older, inefficient properties are likely to drop in value, energy-efficient homes like Passivhaus will only become more desirable in the years ahead.

For those with plots in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, we offer a full turnkey service—handling everything from planning permission, manufacturing your Passivhaus, assembling it on your site, completing the internal fit-out and importantly, securing independent Passivhaus certification. This guarantees your home meets the world’s leading standard for energy efficiency and comfort.

Simply choose your preferred design from the Coldwells Build Passivhaus range. You can make minor adjustments, such as tweaking layouts or repositioning windows to take advantage of great views. Then, sit back and watch your home come to life—on time and on budget, without lifting a finger.

As a special offer for event attendees, we’re offering a free plot assessment in Aberdeen/shire and desktop survey. This service will assess how suitable your site is for a Coldwells Build Passivhaus. If you already have a plot or are considering a land purchase, this is a great opportunity to get advice on your project’s feasibility.

Get an exclusive look at the Coldwells Build Passivhaus Panels—the building blocks of our high-performance homes. You'll get to see their construction up close and understand how they come together on-site. 

Typically the wall, roof and floor elements in a Passivhaus should aspire to a U-value between 0.10 W/m².K to 0.15 W/m².K. The Coldwells Build Passivhaus Panel eclipses this, with a market-leading U-value ranging from 0.085 W/m2.K to 0.09W/m2.K. 

When it comes to energy-efficient construction, it doesn’t get better than this. 

We’d love to chat with you at the show. To ensure we have time to discuss your project in detail, book a 1:1 meeting with our team in advance.

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