A significant achievement was reached with the official opening of the Whitehaven Passivhaus scheme in North Dublin. Tuath and Cairn Homes marked the occasion with an event that brought together prominent figures, including Bronagh D’Arcy (Deputy CEO of Tuath), Mayor of Fingal Cllr Tom O’Leary, Minister for Housing James Browne, and Tuath Director Will McCabe. The timing coincided with Tuath’s release of its 2024 ESG Report, providing an appropriate context for celebrating Ireland’s first completed Passivhaus project at this scale.
Mosart’s Role in a Ground-Breaking Project
Mosart served as the Passivhaus Designer for this initiative. The development establishes new standards for sustainable housing in Ireland by demonstrating how high-performance design can be implemented at scale while maintaining comfort, quality, and affordability.
The firm is conducting a comprehensive post-occupancy evaluation using 1,100 sensors to monitor energy efficiency, indoor comfort, and user experience. This collected data is intended to inform future policy, planning, and design approaches for Ireland’s housing sector.
A Moment of Connection
The opening day included a personal connection when Tomas O’Leary reconnected with Minister Browne, both from Enniscorthy, adding a meaningful element to the proceedings.
Recognition for the Wider Team
The project’s success reflects contributions from: Aonghus Rooney, Denis Manzke, Carly Sterling, Hugh Mockler, Brian Fegan, Stephen O’Shea, James Shanahan, Jennifer Whitty, Paul Grennan, and Fran Lynch.
Whitehaven represents a significant step in Ireland’s movement toward more energy-efficient, resilient housing solutions.