Useful Industry Links

Navigating the world of Passivhaus, sustainable building, and energy efficiency can be overwhelming, with countless resources and organisations to explore. To make your journey easier, we've compiled this handy list of useful links—featuring trusted UK and international authorities, training providers, campaign groups, and more. Whether you're a homeowner, architect, or sustainability enthusiast, these resources will help you stay informed, inspired, and connected as you work towards creating greener, more energy-efficient spaces.

Passivhaus

• AECB CarbonLite - offers Passivhaus training in the UK through its CarbonLite Programme.
• Coaction Passivhaus Training - Passivhaus Trust endorsed Training Providers – Coaction provide; Certified Passivhaus Designer and tradesperson courses, as well as shorter Passivhaus Practical, Retrofit and Bitesize programmes.
• AECB Carbonlite Programme - the AECB’s CarbonLite Training Centre offers a comprehensive suite of expert-led courses designed to support the built environment sector in upskilling for a net zero future.
• 21 Degrees - Passivhaus products, training & services.
• Low energy buildings database - a repository of UK low-energy building information created to help inform the planning and development of low energy new build and refurbishment projects.
• Passivhaus Institut - German organisation which disseminates information and training on Passivhaus design.
• Passivhaus myths dispelled - Wolfgang Feist addresses the common myths regarding Passivhaus.
• Passivhaus Trust - the UK Passive House organisation.

Green Building

• AECB - the sustainable building association (Association for Environment Conscious Building) UK association that seeks to encourage greater environmental awareness within the UK construction industry.
• BioRegional - organization behind the BedZed project and One Planet Living.
• BuildingGreen.com - US site for practitioners of sustainable design.
• Centre for Alternative Technology - visitor centre, information service & courses.
• CIRIA - the Construction Industry Environmental Forum.
• Green Building Council - UK organisation campaigning for a sustainable built environment.
• Green Building Press - UK publishers of Green E-Zine.
• Green Register - Training and events for construction professionals.
• GreenSpec - an Internet-based resource including downloadable NBS compatible specification preliminaries, work sections and clauses as well as searchable information about sustainable building products.
• Inno-THERM - social enterprise supplying recycled cotton/ denim insulation.
• Low Carbon Trust - not-for-profit organisation highlighting the connection between buildings and carbon emissions.
• Zero Carbon Yorkshire Buildings working group - group working to reduce carbon emissions in the built environment within Yorkshire.

Energy Efficiency

• Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE) - advisory service on energy efficiency & renewable energy based at the CREATE Centre in Bristol.
• Energy Saving Trust - key source of free information, publications, training, advice and consultancy on the efficient use of energy in building.
• National Energy Foundation - development of energy policy, establishing infrastructure for the UK's sustainable energy sector and by providing consultancy services.

Campaign Groups

• Ethical Consumer - leading alternative consumer organisation. Researches the social and environmental records of companies.
• Forest Stewardship Council - promotes responsible management of the world's forests.
• Friends of the Earth - environmental NGO campaigning against climate change.
• Greenpeace - environmental NGO campaigning  against climate change.
• Climate Coalition - coalition of environment & development organisations campaigning against climate change.