Major UK housebuilder to build Passivhaus for the masses

Barratt has announced a landmark move to adopt Passivhaus at scale.

Futureproofing its developments in the capital in response to London’s growing need for sustainable and resilient housing, all Barratt’s London residential schemes will be built to meet or exceed the Passivhaus standard.

Residents can expect up to 80% savings on heating and hot water bills compared to conventional district heating systems, alongside up to 90% reductions in carbon emissions.

The first Lo-E (low-energy) homes will be delivered in High Barnet, through a major regeneration scheme in partnership with Places for London. Out of around 300 homes, 40% will be affordable, and every affordable home will meet Lo-E standards. A similar rollout is also planned in Bollo Lane, Acton, with a total of 728 Lo-E homes in the pipeline for London.

These projects are part of a larger £1.9 billion collaboration that will bring 4,000 new homes to the capital over the next decade.

Craig Carson, Managing Director at Barratt West London, said: “Our Lo-E concept rethinks the traditional approach to high-density housing. It’s a response to the unique climate and affordability challenges we face in London. We’re proud to lead the way in delivering low-carbon, future-ready homes at scale.”