Case Study: Potton Show Homes
A Passivhaus show home that inspires
At the Potton Self Build Show Centre in St Neots, England, a stunning example of sustainable design is on display: a modern show home featuring a Passivhaus-certified LAMILUX Glass Roof PR60. This advanced glass roof system is not only technically innovative but also visually striking, offering an inspiring blend of performance and aesthetics tailored for residential rooflight applications.
As a fully certified Passivhaus component, the LAMILUX PR60 Passivhaus ensures exceptional thermal efficiency and airtightness, aligning perfectly with the rigorous standards of energy-conscious private builders. The integration of this residential rooflight system provides abundant natural daylight while maintaining the home’s energy performance - a key factor in modern eco-home design.
Show Homes as Innovation Platforms in Sustainable Architecture
Show homes such as those at the Potton Self Build Show Centre play a pivotal role in contemporary architecture by making cutting-edge building innovations tangible. They provide architects, homeowners, and self-build enthusiasts with the opportunity to experience modern technologies—like Passivhaus-certified glass roof systems—within a fully built environment.
These show homes act as real-world laboratories for sustainable design, offering the perfect backdrop to showcase residential rooflights, energy-efficient materials, and advanced daylighting solutions. The integration of systems such as the LAMILUX Glass Roof PR60, certified for Passivhaus applications, highlights how daylight can be maximised in a home without compromising thermal performance or air tightness.
More than just inspirational spaces, these homes become creative hubs—presenting unusual room layouts, innovative furnishing concepts, and environmentally conscious construction methods. With high-performance glass roofs and elegant residential rooflight installations, they embody the evolving standards of forward-looking, energy-efficient architecture. In doing so, they not only reflect the latest in contemporary living but also help shape the future of sustainable building culture.
Bright design for a comfortable living experience
Beyond its technical excellence, the LAMILUX Glass Roof PR60 transforms interiors by creating a light-flooded atmosphere that enhances spatial perception and elevates comfort. With ultra-slim profiles and expansive glazing, this high-performance residential rooflight maximises the entry of natural daylight, accentuating the home’s open, elegant interior design. Even ceiling surfaces are reimagined—not as structural limits, but as opportunities to bring light deeper into the living space.
This concept is brought to life in the show home at the Potton Self Build Show Centre, a compelling vision of the home of the future. At its core is a Passivhaus-certified glass roof system—a solution that meets the highest standards in energy efficiency without compromising on architectural creativity.
Passivhaus is more than a trend; it is an essential strategy in climate-conscious building. With buildings being one of the largest contributors to global emissions, sustainable components like the LAMILUX PR60 Passivhaus glass roof play a crucial role in reducing environmental impact. Homeowners and planners who fail to prioritise sustainable design are increasingly out of step with global regulations and societal responsibility.
Governments around the world are responding, moving toward mandates that require Passivhaus standards in new construction. By combining exceptional energy performance with design freedom, the LAMILUX Glass Roof PR60 stands out as a powerful solution—uniting form, function, and environmental responsibility. It is not just a residential rooflight, but a catalyst for the future of architecture.
