GS Architecture retrofits Hampstead Victorian home to Passivhaus standards using fabric-first approach

Summary

GS Architecture has completed a renovation and extension of a semi-detached Victorian family home in Hampstead Heath, London, using a "fabric-first approach" to meet low-energy Passivhaus standards. The project, named Hampstead Passive House, focused on improving the building envelope through enhanced insulation, airtightness, and high-performance glazing to significantly reduce energy consumption while creating a more comfortable, light-filled living space.