Since its completion in May 2024 the Dundashill development - Scotland’s largest built residential Passivhaus project, providing 90 mid-market rent homes - has become a beacon of sustainability and design excellence and received widespread praise for its innovative, energy-efficient homes and its significant contribution to the regeneration of North Glasgow.

Built to the Passivhaus standard, Dundashill platform 3 has set a new benchmark for energy efficiency in affordable housing, providing low-carbon living while offering high-quality, comfortable homes for tenants.

The landmark development has garnered attention not only for its design but also for its low running costs, helping to alleviate concerns around fuel poverty from its tenants.

The development has already been recognised in the industry, having won ‘Excellence in Regeneration and Sustainability’ at the Chartered Institute of Housing awards and ‘Excellence in Sustainability’ at the Herald Property Awards, amongst other awards, with hopes it will receive national recognition in the coming year.

The newly released film and photography from Collective Architecture offer an in-depth look at the quality and impact of this game-changing development.

Featuring stunning aerial views of the site, interviews with the client, residents, and a close-up of the sustainable features that make these homes so energy-efficient, the visuals tell the story of a project that has become a symbol of forward-thinking urban housing.

“We’re thrilled to release this visual showcase to the public,” said Karen Shaw, director of development and asset management at WSHA.

“Dundashill is more than just a development—it’s a vision for the future of affordable housing. We wanted to highlight the rigorous design quality we have achieved, the positive feedback from residents who live here, as well as the impressive collaborative achievements we’ve made with our partners.”

The development features a mix of 1-to-3-bedroom flats, complete with high-quality landscaping, urban play areas, and exceptional views of the city.

It is designed by Collective Architecture with landscaping by ERZ and built by CCG (Scotland) Ltd, all contributing to the vision of creating high-quality energy-efficient homes, set within contemporary landscaping offering panoramic views over the city.

The homes at Dundashill are designed to reduce energy for heating and cooling, with cutting-edge technology such as solar panels and air-source heat pumps working in tandem to minimise environmental impact.

The result is homes that are not only more comfortable for residents but also reduce carbon footprints and energy bills.

“CCG is proud to have delivered this exceptional project,” said David Wylie, managing director of CCG (Scotland). “Our commitment to delivering energy-efficient, sustainable homes is more evident than ever with Dundashill, and it marks an important milestone in our journey towards creating net zero developments.”

Emily Ong, Passivhaus designer said: “Collective Architecture is honoured to have played a central role in this project, helping to shape an energy efficient future for North Glasgow.

“It is a significant achievement, one that reflects our commitment to creating meaningful, community-focused architecture that respects the past while looking confidently to the future. We believe that cutting-edge, super-efficient homes should be accessible to all, not just those who can afford them, and this project is a step towards making that vision a reality for everyone.”

“The first residents moved into Dundashill in early 2024, and the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive,” revealed Karen Shaw, director of development and asset management at West of Scotland Housing Association.

“However, we understand the importance of conducting a thorough post-occupancy review to fully assess the impact of Passivhaus. To that end, WSHA will be carrying out a post-occupancy assessment over the next year to evaluate the buildings actual performance, understand the long-term benefits and develop good practice guides for our residents. This will allow us to share valuable insights and knowledge with other housing associations considering Passivhaus for their future developments.”

Councillor Ruairi Kelly, convener for Housing, Development and Land Use at Glasgow City Council, added: “This development at Dundashill is notable for a variety of reasons as not only does it contribute to the significant regeneration of North Glasgow currently taking place through high-quality new homes in a part of the city that for so long was cut off from neighbouring communities, but the homes themselves are low-cost in terms of their energy bills and help to reduce emissions in the city.

“The council supported West of Scotland Housing Association in the building of these homes, which have become a key feature of the work being done along the canal corridor and in North Glasgow, and I am sure the new residents will enjoy living there.”

Design Team 

• Client, West of Scotland Housing Association
• Architect and Passivhaus Designer, Collective Architecture
• Contractor, CCG (Scotland) Ltd
• Structural and Civil Engineers, G3 Consulting Engineers
• M&E Engineers, RSP Consulting
• Quantity Surveyor, Neylor Devlin
• Landscape Architect, ERZ
• Fire Engineer, Jensen Hughes
• Passivhaus Certifier, WARM

Photograph Credits

• Professional Photography: Keith Hunter
• Film Maker: Connor Milton, Collective Architecture