Our Story
We’re Beattie, a design and technology company that delivers Passivhaus and net zero solutions for the built environment.
Built from the foundations of Beattie Passive we continue to build on the desire to improve the energy
efficiency of UK homes, raise building standards and narrow the performance gap that continues to
plague the construction industry.
Working directly with our clients or their chosen partners, we remove the difficulties of achieving zero
carbon while respecting your architectural vision. Our licensing, technical design and consultancy
services are built on firm foundations.
We’re a family-led company that developed a patented and certified Passivhaus build system. We have
15 years’ experience in Passivhaus solutions, backed by 30+ years’ experience in construction, and have
delivered hundreds of Passivhaus homes across the UK. This hands-on, practical experience combined
with a future-focused mindset is how we support your project towards success.
Proven problem solvers and innovative thinkers, we collaborate to provide pragmatic, cost-effective
ways forward. It’s this tested and trusted approach that makes it possible for us to devise bespoke
solutions for your precise needs.
Beattie delivers solutions that work harder for our environment.
Solutions that work for you.
Origins of the Build System
The Build System was designed and patented by Ron Beattie. Ron is a skilled architectural designer and a seasoned ‘hands-on’ builder. This rare combination of specialist knowledge and practical expertise, together with decades of industry experience, gives him a thorough insight into all the processes involved – from conceptual design, through to practical applications and testing.
Building performance pioneers
Speaking about his original motivations, Ron said: “When I first designed the Build System, it was all about trying to lift the quality of building, full stop. I looked at everything we do, from design to testing, through to someone actually living in a property, to see how we could make everything better. I wasn’t focused on one particular element, I wanted to improve everything. So I looked at fire safety, flooding, radon, sound and buildability, as well as cost, durability and longevity.”
The Beattie Passive Build System
Ron’s ideas inspired him to invent a solution that would go on to become the UK’s first complete certified Passivhaus build system. “I wanted to bring about change in every sector. There’s no point having a build system that cannot be used for any building shape or size. It had to be suitable for the construction of schools, offices, and homes. Additionally, it had to be capable of retrofitting existing building stock. This has always been a concern to me, due to the massive challenges we’re facing with climate change. I’ve always been interested in our climate, and the ways Passivhaus can be used to conserve energy.”
Our Values
Our progressiveness is combined with practicality. We recommend what we think will produce the best results in reality, based on our extensive experience and without bias. As seasoned problem solvers we bring all our expertise to all our clients, using our deep understanding to find workable solutions.
Doing what’s right matters to us. When we commit to a project, people can rely on us to deliver it. We play a constructive role in the industry, environment and community. And just like our expertise, our building solutions are proven, so clients can choose us with confidence.
We stay a step ahead, developing what will be typical tomorrow, today. With 15 years leading the field in UK Passivhaus buildings, we will never stop searching for innovative ways to create sustainable design and technology-led solutions.
At the heart of our business is the family who founded it. Those who join us are also united by a common goal and our strong family values. Our commitment to collaboration is what creates the high standards for which our name is known.
“We’re building a Net Zero future. One home at a time.
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