Passivhaus Retrofit: Can Every Building Get There?
29 Sept 2026
Building Envelope Stage
Building Envelope Stage
Passivhaus is often seen as the gold standard for energy-efficient retrofit, but what does it actually involve and is it achievable for every building? This session explores the principles of Passivhaus retrofit across both housing and non-domestic buildings, examining practical delivery, costs, staged approaches and the balance between ambition and reality. Hear from experts applying Passivhaus principles in real projects today, as they discuss whether incremental improvements can still deliver meaningful performance gains on the journey towards Passivhaus standards.
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