Mosart Expert Insights
Awaab’s Law and What It Means for Social Housing
Awaab’s Law sets a new benchmark for social housing. It demands faster action on hazards, stronger accountability, and healthier homes for every tenant. The future of housing is safe, responsive and focused on wellbeing.
Pipers Square and the Future of Zero-Emission Housing in Ireland
Pipers Square shows that zero-emission housing is not a future target, it is already being delivered. With 598 Passive House apartments and verifiable performance data, the scheme demonstrates how developers can meet 2028 and 2030 regulations today.
A Milestone for Passivhaus in Ireland as Whitehaven Officially Opens
Whitehaven, Ireland’s first completed Passivhaus scheme by Tuath and Cairn Homes, officially opened in North Dublin today. Designed by Mosart, the project sets a new benchmark for low-energy, low-carbon housing, supported by a detailed post occupancy evaluation with 1,100 sensors. A significant milestone for sustainable homes in Ireland and a proud moment for the Mosart team.
Niven Oaks, Santry: Passive House Delivered at Scale
Niven Oaks in Santry marks a major milestone in Irish residential construction. With 268 apartments by Cairn Homes targeting certified Passive House performance, Mosart is providing specialist consultancy and certification support. This project demonstrates how high-density, large-scale housing can achieve ultra-low energy demand, high indoor comfort and future-proofed asset value.
Passive House Momentum Rises Across UK & Ireland
The 2025 UK & Ireland Passivhaus Conference in Belfast confirmed what many in the industry already sense — Passivhaus is scaling fast. With over 600 delegates and major developers like Cairn Homes and Barratt London committing to deliver at scale, the momentum toward zero-emission building is unmistakable.
How Henry McKinney Turned His Mosart Training into Real-World Impact
When Henry McKinney MCIOB, TecIOSH, Director at Newtownstewart Ltd, began work on the Moville Passive House, he was determined to prove that performance and design ambition could go hand in hand.
Why Passivhaus Training Isn’t Just for Architects
When most people think about Passivhaus training, they picture architects sketching details and calculating U-values. But the truth is that Passive House education is just as relevant to project managers, engineers, contractors, developers, and sustainability leaders.
What is Passive House?
A Blueprint for Net Zero Living
When we talk about the future of sustainable construction, one phrase rises above the rest: Passive House. But what exactly does it mean, and why is it increasingly seen as the clearest pathway to net zero buildings?
Shanganagh Castle: Redefining Large-Scale Passive House Living in Ireland
Shanganagh Castle in Shankill, Co. Dublin, is one of Ireland’s largest Passivhaus housing schemes. With almost 600 new homes now completed, it represents a turning point in how large-scale developments can meet the combined challenges of affordability, comfort, and sustainability.