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Friday 25th & Saturday 26th April 2025 10am-16:30pm
Passivhaus Workshop
National Selfbuild & Renovation Centre, Swindon (just off J16 M4)
Doors open from 9am-5pm
Friday 25th & Saturday 26th April 2025 10am-16:30pm
Passivhaus Workshop
National Selfbuild & Renovation Centre, Swindon (just off J16 M4)
Doors open from 9am-5pm
This Passivhaus Workshop is being run in partnership with the Passivhaus Trust and is a FREE event! It will be held at the National Selfbuild & Renovation Centre in Swindon, where there is 67,000 sqft of exhibits from getting self-build finance, plot searching,and foundations all the way through to choosing the right bathroom for your home. There are also full size houses, educational tours and a cafe.
The concept of Passivhaus is to prioritise low energy usage together with high comfort and good indoor air quality in any type of building. We spend almost 70% of our time at home, so buildings play an important part in our health and wellbeing.
If you want the following in your newbuild home, then this is the right event for you:
- comfortable temperatures that are easily maintained whatever the weather using very little energy
- constant fresh filtered air
- 90% reductions in energy needed for heating
- a rigorous quality control process requiring craftsmanship and buildings that are built with care
- a Passivhaus seal of approval guaranteeing certainty of performance
The most successful and cost-effective way of achieving Passivhaus is by incorporating the standard before your designs are complete. It’s also useful if the Passivhaus elements are included in your planning application.
We will be presenting a seminar at 10:45am in the Sustainability Theatre entitled:
Why is efficient heat recovery ventilation key to good indoor air quality & energy savings in a Passivhaus?
Full timetable of seminars will be available online on the NSBRC website closer to the date of the event.
There will be short breaks for 1:2:1 appointments and guided Passivhaus tours, so make sure to
visit us on stand 58 where we will be exhibiting a live demo of our award-winning HPV Series heat pump ventilation unit OR in the Ask the Expert section for timed one-to-one appointments.
We can answer any questions you have on ventilation and heating solutions generally. We will also be happy to talk through your plans should you bring them with you.
Featuring guided educational tours and real life case studies, this is an event not to be missed by anyone interested in Passivhaus. More information on this workshop and to reserve your FREE tickets, visit the NSBRC website here.
16th-17th May 2025
The Festival of Sustainable Homes
National Selfbuild & Renovation Centre, Swindon (just off J16 M4)
9am - 5pm, stand 58
16th-17th May 2025
The Festival of Sustainable Homes
National Selfbuild & Renovation Centre, Swindon (just off J16 M4)
9am - 5pm, stand 58
The Festival Of Sustainable Homes!
A family-friendly show focusing on creating sustainable homes returns to the NSBRC in May 2025.
This event will provide visitors with the latest information and advice on improving both the comfort and energy efficiency of new builds and existing homes.
Offering two days of education with over 200 exhibits, seminars, live demonstrations and experts to talk to about your project and gather information that will inspire and help you!
Each day there will be:
- Guided educational tours
- Presentations
- Free 1:1 Expert Advice
- Discover Nature Zone and more!
As part of the Heat & Energy Q&A panel on Friday in the Sustainability Theatre, we will be presenting a mini talk at 2pm followed by questions from the audience!
Our experts will be on stand 58 for 1:1 advice and exhibiting our award winning systems:
- live demo of our HPV Series which is our flagship product, chosen for the Build It Education House at Graven Hill, Bicester
- PKOM 4 (chosen for the SOLCER House)
- Pichler LG350 heat recovery ventilation unit
- live demo of our fantastic BEAM Central Vacuum system.
Do bring your plans with you if you have them!
Tickets are free when booked in advance. Reserve your free tickets here
And if you want to elevate your experience at the show, to secure pre-booked appointments, access to VIP lounge, guaranteed parking and complimentary lunch, upgrade to Premium tickets!
Book premium tickets for day 1 (16th May) here
Book premium tickets for day 2 (17th May) here
Doors open on both days from 9am to 5pm. With plenty of free parking onsite and a coffee shop for light refreshments!
We look forward to seeing you there!
7th - 8th June 2025 Build It Live!
Bicester: Stand D36
7th - 8th June 2025 Build It Live!
Bicester: Stand D36
The Build It Live! shows are practical self-build exhibitions, taking place annually in three locations around the country and brought to you from the experts behind Build It Magazine.
We will be attending the following Build It Shows:
- Build It Live! Midlands: 7th-8th June 2025 - Stand D36 located at Bicester Heritage Event Centre, Buckingham Road, Bicester, OX27 8AL - here is a map. This show is very near to Graven Hill, the largest self-build and custom-build project of it's kind in the UK so even more exciting if you're still looking for a plot of land in the area.
- Build It Live! South West: 13th-14th September 2025 - Stand E54 located at West Point Arena, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, Devon, EX5 1DJ.
Designed to help you find everyday solutions to manage your home building or renovation project, the Build It Live! shows offer bespoke advice, hundreds of exhibitors and plenty of products to browse, all in one place.
- you can book 1:1 appointments with industry experts
- attend FREE seminars and workshops covering lots of core topics
- listen to self-builders talking about their real-life projects
- source plots and advice from Land Zone
- book and get advice on project costs with an expert estimator
We will be presenting a seminar, details of which will be available closer to the date!
There will be full timetables on the workshop and seminar programs on the What's On page of the Build It Website nearer the time of the show.
For tickets to the Bicester show visit Build It website here and for the Exeter show here
If you want to take advantage of both days there is normally discounted accommodation for visitors, so do check out the information on the Build It Live! website. To see just how useful the shows are, click on the picture below for a 30 second video from happy visitors to the previous shows!
Dream it… Plan it… Design it… Build it!
15th February / 5th April / 9th August / 8th November 2025, 10-4.30pm (Centre open 9am-5.30pm) ECO Workshop - Heat & Energy
Stand 58 - National Selfbuild & Renovation Centre, Swindon (just off J16 M4)
15th February / 5th April / 9th August / 8th November 2025, 10-4.30pm (Centre open 9am-5.30pm) ECO Workshop - Heat & Energy
Stand 58 - National Selfbuild & Renovation Centre, Swindon (just off J16 M4)
Whether your motivation is saving the environment or saving money, the programme of Eco Workshops should have the answers you’re looking for! You should gain a wealth of independent and informed advice and information on the latest energy-efficient technologies, products and services; sustainability; environmentally responsible building principals and retrofitting of existing properties.
Each of the Eco Workshops focuses on a particular phase or aspect of energy-efficient homebuilding, so you can pick and choose which workshops to attend that are most relevant to your particular project.
We will be available for 1:1s in the Piazza. Be sure to book an appointment with our expert at the Welcome desk soon as you arrrive at the centre. Don't forget to bring your plans if you have them!
Book tickets to the Heat & Energy Eco Workshop on 9th August 2025 here.
Industry experts will be on hand throughout the day to provide you with the opportunity to discuss your green ideas, designs and any plans you have for your home. One-to-one appointments will be available to book in the main piazza.
Experts will explain the options available to people considering eco technologies for their homes and advise on everything from achieving air tightness, insulation requirements and design considerations, to heating ventilation and solar technologies. This is your opportunity to get the facts straight from the experts, hear what’s happening with government incentives, and understand the green investment opportunities different technologies offer, so you can balance upfront costs with the long-term savings they may provide.
Open all year round
Tuesday to Saturday: 10am - 5.30pm, Sunday: 10am- 4.30pm
The National Selfbuild & Renovation Centre
Swindon (J16 M4) - Stand 58, Professional Services Hub & attic of Renovation House
Open all year round
Tuesday to Saturday: 10am - 5.30pm, Sunday: 10am- 4.30pm
The National Selfbuild & Renovation Centre
Swindon (J16 M4) - Stand 58, Professional Services Hub & attic of Renovation House
 
Open all year round this department store for self-builders and renovators brings together 67,000sqft of products, services and advice all under one roof. No longer will you be restricted to particular show dates when you can come and see our products. Check out this video on what to expect.No longer will you be fighting crowds… you can wander at your leisure or on a Friday and Sunday there are guided tours of the Renovation House and a Self Build Educational Tour each Saturday. Once you register, you will be given a barcode scanner, to easily request specific information on the products that are of interest to you. Why not bring your architect or builder along as well and whilst relaxing in the café (Open 10am-3pm), discuss the design of your dream home with all the materials to hand?
A typical visit will take about three to four hours and the following exhibits can be visited:
- Plotsearch
- Design Centre
- Finance Centre
- Professional Services Hub
- Trade Village - T.H.E are located at stand 58 (PKOM 4, HPV Series, Pichler LG350 & Beam Central Vacuum)
- Renovation Zone (Beam are located within the Attic Section)
- Special Events & Seminars
- Helpdesk Experts
 LOCATION
Located just off J16 of the M4 at Swindon, the store is open 10am -5.30pm Tuesday to Saturday and until 4.30pm on Sunday. Parking is free and there is overflow parking behind the centre if the front area is full. If you would like to spend more time there over a few days, there are plenty of hotels and guest houses nearby. In addition there is a Coffee Shop on site, serving hot and cold drinks and light snacks.
ENTRY
This is free unless attending a course or turning up at the door for shows. Do bring your own headphones if you want to listen to the audio tour on your smartphone and a mask.
Events of 2025
There are three shows - see separate Event Entries
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ECO WORKSHOPS
Free but booking essential
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These workshops lift the lid on eco issues and cut through the 'greenwash'. Each event has its own theme:
- eco design, planning & sustainability
- building systems & project managment
- heat and energy options
- retrofit eco solutions
We will be attending some of these and available for bookable one-to-one appointments and as part of the Expert Panel, presenting a seminar.
There is more information about this event here.
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PASSIVHAUS
WORKSHOP
Free but booking essential
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The Passivhaus standard is designed to deliver comfort, quality and lower running costs in any type of building. In partnership with the Passivhaus Trust You will learn how to do this through building orientation to take advantage of the sun, the right insulative fabrics, airtightness principles, wholehouse heat recovery ventilation for good indoor air-quality and screening to prevent overheating.
There is more information about this event here.
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MARKET DAYS
Free but booking essential
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On the second Friday of each month, you can visit the centre, interact with exhibitors and browse products in a relaxed atmosphere. Every date wll also include a free guided tour of the new educational zone and an opportunity to attend seminars.
There is more information about this event here.
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ASK AN ARCHITECT
Free but booking essential
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The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) offers the chance of a free personal consultation with an architect to discuss ideas for designing and building your own home, renovating or reconfiguring your existing home, creating extra storage, introducing energy-solutions and adding value in a strictly no obligation 25 minute meeting.
There is more information about this event here.
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GUIDE TO SELF BUILD PROJECTS
£395 inc VAT/person
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There is more information about the course on their website or you can call 0345 223 4455 or email courses@nsbrc.co.uk. You can book online here.
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GUIDE TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT
£85/165 inc VAT/person
(virtual/in-person)
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There is more information about the course on their website or you can call 0345 223 4455 or email courses@nsbrc.co.uk. You can book online here.
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GUIDE TO MANAGING YOUR ENERGY EFFICIENT HOME
£85/£165 inc VAT/person
(virtual/in-person)
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There is more information about the course on their website or you can call 0345 2234455 or email courses@nsbrc.co.uk. You can book online here.
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GUIDE TO RENOVATION PROJECTS
£165 inc VAT/person
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There is more information about the course on their website or you can call 0345 2234455 or email courses@nsbrc.co.uk. You can book online here.
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GUIDE TO FINDING LAND & APPRAISING A PLOT
£85/165 inc VAT/person
(Virtual/in-person)
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There is more information about the course on their website or you can call 0345 2234455 or email courses@nsbrc.co.uk. You can book online here.
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GUIDE TO MANAGING MONEY
£85/165 inc VAT / person
(Virtual/in-person)
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There is more information about the course on their website or you can call 0345 2234455 or email courses@nsbrc.co.uk. You can book online here.
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Join NSBRC's exclusive new membership!
The Benchmark membership will provide you with:
- a personal shopping experience, tailored to your needs
- exclusive content on workshops and events
- private consultations
- access to the VIP lounge and events
- financial health check with BuildStore. And more!
Find our more about the membership on the NSBRC website here.
Open All Year Round
Monday- Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 10-4pm Elsworth, PassivHaus Show Home
Potton Self Build Show Centre, Mill Lane, Little Paxton, St Neots, PE19 1RG
Open All Year Round
Monday- Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 10-4pm Elsworth, PassivHaus Show Home
Potton Self Build Show Centre, Mill Lane, Little Paxton, St Neots, PE19 1RG
If you're interested in building an energy efficient home and want to find out more a do come and visit this unique house.
Potton, the UK's leading self build company has built a new show home which is built to PassivHaus standards on their show home centre in St Neots Cambridgeshire. It's open to the public Monday to Saturday.
To see a time lapse of the build up, please click here.
OUR PRODUCTS
When building such an airtight and well insulated home, some sort of balanced mechanical ventilation is required, without losing heat. Total Home Environment were asked to help.Our systems are naturally hidden within the PassivHaus, however you will be able to see our equipment running, specifically you will be able to see:
- Genvex heat recovery ventilation - unit in plant room, ceiling terminals in the rooms, controller next to the kitchen on the wall and intake and exhaust cowls at the back of the house
- Electrolux central vacuum system - unit in plant room, four vacuum inlet points around the house, a VacPan automatic dustpan in the plinth of the kitchen plinth
- Aero air to water heat pump running the domestic hot water (hot water fromt the taps)
- low grade electric underfloor heating - the controllers for the bathroom, ensuites and 1m strip adjacent to the patio doors.
More information on the Elsworth can be found here and further information our products will be available at the centre.
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