UK NEWS: Delivering Passive House-certified upgrade in the Scottish Borders

A self-build project near Coldstream in the Scottish Borders has become the latest to benefit from Passive House-certified glazing, following the installation of high-performance windows and doors by Glasgow-based Accent Doors and Windows.

The family-run firm supplied and fitted its Euro94 Timber Aluclad Triple-Glazed Windows and Doors – a product certified to meet the stringent demands of the Passive House standard and fully PAS 24 security tested. The installation forms part of a growing shift towards ultra-low energy homes in rural areas, where heat retention and durability are increasingly vital.

Available in pine, meranti, or oak finishes, the Euro94 range combines thermal efficiency with robust design, targeting the needs of self-builders and architects seeking both sustainability and aesthetic quality. Accent’s glazing products are known for achieving low U-values, and can be supplied either with full Passive House certification or engineered to meet its standards without formal accreditation.

“This project reflects a clear direction of travel in the UK’s building landscape – homeowners want future-proofed properties that deliver on comfort, energy performance and security,” said Graham Ferguson, director of Accent Doors and Windows. “We’re proud to support that goal with tailored, certified solutions.”

With demand rising across Scotland and beyond, Accent continues to expand its footprint among trade professionals and self-build clients seeking reliable, high-performance joinery and glazing products at competitive prices – a market increasingly shaped by energy standards and climate-conscious design.

Why This Matters: The use of high performance windows and doors in the Scottish Borders is a great example of how ultra-low energy homes are being built in extreme locations. The hope is this example will be repeated in inner city locations – where the benefits and need for this type of housing is crucial as we try and reduce emissions on heavily populated areas.