Meet our Expert George Mikurcik at The Passivhaus Workshop being held at The National Self Build and Renovation Centre in Swindon
The Passivhaus standard is designed to deliver comfort, quality and lower running costs, in any type of building. We spend most of our time indoors, so buildings play an important part in our health and wellbeing.
24th April
Date and time
24th April 2026
9:00am - 5:30pm
Location
NSBRC, Lydiard Fields, Great Western Way, Swindon SN5 8UB
Description
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.
Workshop Highlights:
- Introduction to Passivhaus Principles
- Surgeries on: Airtightness, Insulation, Ventilation, Windows & Doors
- Real Life Case Studies
- Question Time
- How to Improve existing buildings
Speakers
George Mikurcik
Technical Specification Architect
George joins us with extensive experience as a Passive House architect, having led large-scale new build and retrofit projects when working at Architype. He brings a wealth of technical knowledge and support from his time as a Technical Advisor with EcoCocon. George has practical experience of working with natural materials, having designed and built his own award winning straw panel passivhaus family home in rural Herefordshire.
Outside of work, George explores the surrounding countryside by bike and pursues photography and DIY, often accompanied by his English Springer Spaniel Midge.