iPHA & PHI

Mon 23 Jan 2012 – Tue 24 Jan 2012
BRE, Watford, UK

The Aim: The core aim of the competition is to demonstrate that the Passivhaus standard can provide an affordable method of delivering ultra-low energy social and market housing; whilst also addressing occupant wellbeing, fuel poverty, energy security and wider environmental impacts. Some info: The Passivhaus design should demonstrate a whole life sustainability focus, using locally sourced low embodied energy materials wherever possible and achieving the required the Code for Sustainable Homes rating. * Stage 1 submission deadline: 30th November 2011 * Finalists announced: 19th December 2011 * Stage 2 presentation & Interviews: January 2012 (date TBC) * Winner announced: 31 January 2012 http://www.passivhaus.org.uk/page.jsp?id=114