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Proven Solutions for a Changing Climate

Climate Change is no longer a distant theory - it’s shaping every aspect of how we live, build and plan for the future. In response, the global building community has been exploring smarter, more sustainable ways to create homes.

Drawing inspiration from the early passive design thinking of iconic American architects Frank Lloyd Wright and John Launtner, the first modern Passivhaus concept home was built in Darmstadt, Germany in 1991 by physicist Dr. Wolfgang Feist almost 100 years after Lloyd Wright’s theories. This groundbreaking project launched a new era of performance-based building.

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Bringing High-Performance Homes To Life

You wouldn’t buy a car without knowing its performance, so why buy a house without knowing its efficiency?

When it comes to cars, we look at fuel economy, emissions, and how it drives. But for one of the biggest investments of your life—your home—performance is often overlooked.

A well-designed home should do more than just look good. It should be energy-efficient, comfortable year-round, and built to support your wellbeing for the long term. That’s exactly what Passivhaus design delivers—measurable performance, lower running costs, and a better way to live.

Because a home isn’t just a place to live. It’s a system. And it should perform.

At Alden Rose, we have spent the last decade working with Passivhaus principles to create homes that are energy-efficient, comfortable and tailored to the people who live in them. We specialise in helping Self-Builders and small-site Developers to deliver unique, sustainable homes that are as practical as they are beautifully designed.

We offer a complete, end-to-end service from concept to construction for individuals and small builders, with a full design and planning service helping you create a bespoke family home.

Drawing inspiration from the early passive design ideas of Frank Lloyd Wright, we offer a full design and planning service—from concept to construction. Whether you're starting with a blank slate or a clear vision, we can help you design a bespoke family home, secure planning permission, and provide all the drawings needed for building control and construction.

Already have a design?

If you already have a design in hand, we’re happy to review it and suggest small changes so that it aligns with the Passivhaus principles—or go all the way by creating a full PHPP model and helping you meet the requirements for Certification.

Whatever stage you’re at, we’re here to help turn your ideas into a high-performance home built for the future.

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Our Advice Centre is a comprehensive resource for architectural industry insights covering key topics such as the Planning System, Building Control and common misconceptions surrounding Passivhaus design.

Whether you’re seeking expert guidance or exploring innovative approaches, our Advice Centre offers valuable information to support your project. Click the link below

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Welcome to the Future of Home Design

Across the world, a new wave of architectural innovation is reshaping how we design and build our homes and workplaces. The images above (courtesy of Pinterest.com) showcase just a glimpse of the global response to climate change and the demands of modern living.

Architects in every continent are moving beyond their traditional styles and construction methods, embracing sustainable, climate-resilient designs whilst creating spaces that are not only visually striking but also in harmony with the environment. Green roofs, smart building orientation, expansive full-height glazing and strategic shading are just some of the techniques used to optimise energy efficiency and comfort, make the most of natural daylight and stay comfortable year-round. Designs provide a flexible canvas for personal style whilst benefiting from future-focused performance.

Using contemporary materials with innovative thinking, today’s homes are being built not just for the here and now, but for the world of tomorrow and our future generations.