About the awards
Are you pushing the boundaries of sustainable building? Now’s your chance to showcase your work! The Exemplar Sustainable Buildings Awards celebrate the UK’s most outstanding high-performance, low-carbon buildings, products, and initiatives – backed by hard data and real-world impact.
Organised to celebrate the Sustainable Development Foundation’s 20th anniversary, this bespoke event unites the prestigious UK Passivhaus Awards and Alliance for Sustainable Building Products Awards, recognizing the gold standard in:
- Energy efficiency & performance-driven design
- Embodied carbon & whole-life impact
- Health, comfort & long-term sustainability
The Awards culminate in a one-off celebratory event. Get the date in your diary to join the Exemplar Sustainable Buildings Awards Ceremony this June. Booking will open closer to the event.
Why enter?
🏅 Earn industry-wide recognition as a leader in UK sustainable building.
📊 Showcase proven performance & impact, with winners selected by expert practitioners.
🌍 Gain visibility among peers, clients, and decision-makers shaping the future of the built environment.
What we are looking for
We’re seeking exceptional UK projects, products and initiatives that exemplify:
- Measured operational and embodied carbon performance
- Real impact on occupants & society
- Alignment with the SDF’s 10 High-Performance Sustainable Building Metrics
Criteria & eligibility varies for each category. Check the website for full requirements and guidelines.
What makes an exemplar? Don’t just tell us how you’ve met the standards — show us why your project stands out! We’re looking for data-backed, best-in-class examples that set exceptional benchmarks for sustainable building.
How to enter
Phase I submission now open and free to enter for all those who are eligible. Submit your project today and be part of the UK’s most prestigious sustainable building awards!
Submission deadline – 22 April 2025
Get involved!
Do not miss this opportunity to get involved with a once-in-a-lifetime event celebrating the pinnacle of UK sustainable building. A range of sponsorship options are available exclusively for members of the Passivhaus Trust & ASBP. Packages are limited and all applicants must meet the sponsor eligibility criteria to be considered.
Further Information
- New awards celebrate 20 years of sustainable development
- Exemplar Sustainable Building Awards
- UK Passivhaus Awards 2023
- UK Passivhaus Awards Hall of Fame
- UK Passivhaus Awards video playlist
- Passivhaus Trust Projects Gallery
- UK Passivhaus Open Days 2025 | Summer Edition
- ASBP Awards 2025
- Alliance for Sustainable Building Products
- Sustainable Development Foundation