Passivhaus services for every stage of your project
From early design advice to checking performance in use, we help you deliver low-energy buildings that perform as designed.
What we offer
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Passive Design Consultancy
Early design advice on orientation, form, glazing and the envelope, so the targets are designed in from the first sketch.
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Certification Guidance
Plain English help preparing your project, documents and evidence for the Passivhaus certification process.
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Building Performance Review
Comparing monitored results with the design intent to see how the building performs in use and where it can improve.
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Thermal Bridge & U-Value Analysis
Checking junction details and build-ups to cut heat loss and avoid cold spots and condensation risk.
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Fabric & Form Optimisation
Balancing insulation, airtightness, glazing and building shape to get the best performance for the budget.
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Retrofit & EnerPHit Planning
Staged upgrade plans for existing buildings, working towards the EnerPHit standard where it is feaible.
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PHPP Modelling & Energy System Simulations
Detailed energy modelling in the Passivhaus Planning Package to test options and predict performance
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Site Support & Quality Assurance
Checks during construction so the building is built as designed, from key junction details to airtightness.
Ways to work with us
Every project is different, so we keep the way we work flexible.
One service
Need a PHPP model, a design review or a thermal bridge assessment? We can take on a single, clearly defined task.
Full project support
We work alongside your team from the first sketch to completion, covering design advice, modelling, site support and certification preparation.
Ongoing advice
For developers and housing providers with several schemes, we can act as your Passivhaus advisor across a programme of work.
How a project can work
The detail varies, but most projects can follow these five steps.
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Talk to us
We start with a conversation about your project, site and goals.
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Review & Plan
We review your design or brief, set performance targets and agree which services fit.
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Design & Model
We advise on the design and test it in the PHPP model.
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Build & Check
We support the team on site so the building is built as designed.
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Certify & Review
We help you prepare for certification, and can review performance once the building is in use.
Questions we are often asked
Not sure where to start? These answers may help.
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Passivhaus is a rigorous, performance-based building standard. It combines a highly insulated, airtight building envelope, high-performance windows and good ventilation to keep energy use very low and comfort high.
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As early as you can. Decisions on form, orientation and glazing have the biggest effect on performance, and they are cheapest to get right at concept stage. We can still help if your design is already under way.
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Yes. EnerPHit is the Passivhaus standard for retrofit, and we plan staged upgrades for existing buildings where it is feasible.
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Yes. The team has applied Passivhaus standards to commercial developments across the industrial, heritage, office, retail and education sectors.
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Certification is carried out by a separately appointed accredited Passivhaus Certifier, who checks the design and construction evidence against the standard. We help you prepare for it.
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It depends on the size and stage of your project and the services you need. Contact us with a few details and we will give you a clear scope and fee.
Not sure which service you need?
Tell us about your project and we will recommend where to start.
Call +44 (0)1133 400470 or email team@fabricformaplus.com.