Passivhaus: Financing Guide
Explore a range of funding options to support your Passivhaus build, including green mortgages, government loans and more.
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Explore a range of funding options to support your Passivhaus build, including green mortgages, government loans and more.
DownloadDiscover how the Passivhaus standard can improve your mental and physical health, boost productivity, and improve your sleep quality.
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DownloadAn introduction to the Passivhaus standard — what it is, how it works and the steps you can take to achieve it in your new home.
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Our director, Clare Booth, addresses the initial cost differences and explores the long-term savings and benefits of the Passivhaus standard.
Read moreOur team is fully trained in Passivhaus construction. As a compact family-run business, we are committed to building homes to world-leading standards. In this short video, founders Clare and Ross Booth explain the importance of keeping the process in-house.
Free DownloadA quick walk-through from Coldwells Build founder, Ross Booth. Here, he explains how we use the Passivhaus standard to build and deliver the world's most energy-efficient, healthy homes.
Show Me How It WorksA quick walk-through from Coldwells Build founder, Clare Booth. Here, she explains how we help deliver the world’s most energy-efficient, healthy homes, before handing over to your trusted team of tradespeople.
Learn MoreThe Scottish Government has stated its ambition that all new homes in Scotland should be built to a “Scottish equivalent” of the Passivhaus standard in the coming years.
Read moreFounders Clare and Ross Booth share how their people-centred approach and compact Aberdeenshire team are united in their mission to build outstanding homes with a positive environmental legacy.
Meet The TeamFounder Clare Booth gives insight about why building a Passivhaus now is a smart move. With upcoming net-zero legislation changes ahead of us, investing now will save you money and ensure you stay one step ahead.
Tell Me MoreFounder Clare Booth provides an overview of the Coldwells Build full turnkey service in this quick and informative video.
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We’ve created 8 free-to-download guides packed with tips on budgeting, plot finding and self-building. Essential reading for anyone planning to build their home.
A self-builder's guide to finding the perfect plot, evaluating its suitability and understanding the legal considerations involved.
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