GRAHAM has become Patron Member of the Passivhaus Trust, reinforcing its long‑standing commitment to delivering high‑performance, low‑energy buildings across the UK.
This highest tier of membership signals GRAHAM’s intention to be at the forefront of sustainable construction and aligns with the Trust’s mission to promote, educate and support the uptake of Passivhaus principles nationwide.
GRAHAM’s growing Passivhaus portfolio
The company is currently delivering three major Passivhaus‑certified construction projects:
• The University of Manchester’s Fallowfield Campus student residences – set to become the largest Passivhaus‑certified development in Europe
• Fermanagh Lakeland Forum – Ireland’s first Passivhaus‑certified leisure centre
• Weavers’ Hall for Queen’s University Belfast – Belfast’s first purpose‑built Passivhaus‑certified student accommodation scheme
These flagship projects underline GRAHAM’s ongoing investment in Passivhaus excellence and its ambition to drive sector‑leading sustainable construction.
Leading the conversation on Passivhaus
GRAHAM has also begun shaping the national conversation around Passivhaus adoption. In a recent Project Scotland article ‘Scaling sustainability: what Passivhaus adoption means for construction sector in 2026’, GRAHAM’s Senior Design Manager, Sean Langley, outlined why the construction sector is at a “turning point” in embracing Passivhaus, emphasising the need for precision, collaboration and upskilling across supply chains. His insights, informed by GRAHAM’s delivery of flagship schemes such as Weavers’ Hall, further demonstrate the company’s growing role in delivering scaling high‑performance, low‑energy building standards across the UK.
Working in collaboration to drive a better built environment
Jonathan Hall, Chief Operating Officer at GRAHAM, said: “Becoming a Patron Member of the Passivhaus Trust strengthens our position as a leader in sustainable construction. Our teams are committed to delivering buildings that prioritise energy efficiency, occupant wellbeing and long‑term value. This partnership will help us to continue our focus on build quality and enhance long-term energy performance outcomes across our projects.”
Ann-Marie Fallon, Co-Director at Passivhaus Trust, said: “We are delighted to welcome GRAHAM as a Patron member of the Passivhaus Trust. As Passivhaus adoption accelerates across the UK, we are seeing an encouraging uptake in larger and more complex projects – from leisure centres to multi home masterplans. Meeting this growing ambition and demand requires an industry equipped with the skills and confidence to deliver the quality that Passivhaus demands. Having a contractor’s perspective is invaluable. GRAHAM’s practical insight into delivery challenges, and their experience of what successful outcomes look like on the ground, will help strengthen the sector’s collective capability and support the next wave of high-performance buildings.”
GRAHAM looks forward to working closely with the Passivhaus Trust to help accelerate the construction industry’s transition towards decarbonisation by setting new benchmarks for what high‑performance buildings can achieve.