Herbert Wright reports on Manchester's rapidly changing cityscape which hasn't witnessed its current level of "sheer energy... since the nineteenth century". Wright visited the Zetland Passive House as part of his survey of the city's building boom.

Jayne Dowle explains how the Zetland Passive House provides a blue print for "renovating older homes to make them as efficient as their younger neighbours". Also included: a primer on retrofitting, EnerPHit and tips "to improve your eco credentials". 

Manchester City Council has declared a climate emergency. Sky News correspondent Sally Lockwood spoke to Kit Knowles to find out how sustainable retrofit is one solution to achieving the UK government's net zero carbon target. 

In this article, titled "Victorian home's invisible retrofit", Stephen Cousins finds out how the mantra "build tight, ventilate right" is embodied in the Zetland Passive House. He writes about getting the right combination of materials and technology. 

The June issue of Grand Designs includes a gallery of ten inspiring Passivhaus projects, including the Zetland Passive House. TV series presenter Kevin McLeod also offers his own thoughts on the benefits of Passivhaus design and construction.

Telegraph property writer Zoe Dare Hall describes how the Zetland Passive House "gives new-builds a run for their money" in this article titled "How to turn your draughty period property into an eco home"with a list of challenges, costs, and solutions.