Homes are built or retrofitted to exacting ‘energy and comfort standard’ for maximum efficiency
Soaring gas prices have been making headlines but for some households heating bills are nowhere near reaching record highs.
These are the residents of Passivhaus homes. There are 1,500 Passivhaus buildings in the UK – and they have never been more popular. Each one is built – or retrofitted – to an internationally recognised “energy and comfort standard”, which typically involves very high levels of insulation, triple-glazed windows and an airtight, draught-free structure.