Australian Passivhaus Association

🎉 What a fantastic time we had at the QLD Chapter APA Christmas Catch-up at BrewDog! It was a day full of great conversations about Passivhaus, amazing food, and refreshing drinks. Connecting with fellow members on the 27th of November, in such a fun and vibrant setting reminded us of the power of community. 🤝 🥂🎄 Thank you to our QLD State Chapter Lead Mat Pinches for his support. We appreciate you and all our QLD members. Here’s to more moments like these in 2025! More Christmas Catch-up in other states:https://buff.ly/3AyWRme

Project Register 🏡🗺️ : Pocket Passiv is a 27sqm Passivhaus-certified studio that exemplifies energy-efficient, sustainable urban living, situated in Glebe, NSW. The main features of this house are : >Energy Efficiency >Urban Innovation >Sustainable Features( solar panel) >Compact Comfort >Context-Sensitive Design Learn more about this project https://buff.ly/3OpKZGv

THRIVE Passivhaus Conference is returning in 2025 in Melbourne! The program has now been released with an inspiring line up of speakers: > Flipping the script on living standards, Phil Shelley talks about attracting Global finance for MODEL's Passivhaus-led rental revolution > Ben Caine talks about Passivhaus Principles and Steiner Education working together to set a new benchmark for healthy education > Cameron Munro and Harley Truong reveal how to easily and inexpensively measure as-built building performance using heat retention time > Alex Slater and Malcolm Horne talk us through how to create a Passivhaus once construction has started > J. Pablo SEPULVEDA CORRADINI on the Heat Island Effect and key design considerations from future weather scenarios > Andy Marlow clear-eyed assessment of the construction industry's potentials, challenges and steps to change > Tim Ross talks us through Multi-Unit housing projects in NZ as ‘low hanging fruit’ of Passivhaus building typologies > Alexia Lidas interviews Passivhaus CEOS from around the world > Rory Hunter and Joe Karten discuss systemic leadership > Kieran Leong talks about a Passivhaus solution to healthy, safe student accommodation > Dom Richards presents the Bob Marshman Building as an analysis of Passivhaus application to subtropical climate learning environments > A surprise international speaker > AND approximately a further 10 speakers after that! We’re also organising a bus tour of the Berninneit Cultural Centre in Cowes and a special event for Thriving and Jiving. Early bird tickets are now on sale - register today so you don’t miss out: https://buff.ly/4fEH6sP

The Productivity Commission is seeking comments from people working in or with the housing construction sector. Responses are due by December 5, so don't delay. This work aims to investigate issues weighing on productivity growth in the housing construction sector, such as: - barriers to the adoption of innovation and scaling up - government regulation at the local, state and federal level - characteristics of the construction workforce. The Australian Passivhaus Association has concerns about an emerging rhetoric which questions the validity of frequent NCC updates and positions them as an unnecessary imposition. It is crucial that our industry demonstrates that; - NCC updates are crucial for the health and welfare of all Australians, in addition to our future climate risk. - Can be affordable to implement, and would be easier if a National commitment to implementation took place. - That a culture of continual improvement must be fostered evenly across all professions in the built environment, to ensure that we stop falling behind global pace of construction practices. We are encouraging our members and other industry practitioners to respond. Responses are due by December 5, and limited to 500 words. The Australian Passivhaus Association has drafted responses you can edit to submit. This is also great opportunity to support APA’s NCC Deem to satisfy proposal. View more here: https://lnkd.in/gF79d7aP Stalin Chakrabarty Joel Seagren Joe Mercieca Joe Karten Linden Thorley Kate Nason Talina Edwards Andy Marlow Kylie Mills Nick Sowden Alexander Symes Cameron Munro Shanica Saenrak Hall Dr Kate Ringvall Ben Sinclair Timo Bleeker Alex Feng Jessica Allen Dylan Farquhar Nick Tassigiannakis GAICD ArchiTeam Cooperative Ltd prefabAUS Ken Long andy bancroft Geoff Marsdon Matthew Carland Samantha Peart David Barker Christie Hartfiel Carlos Acuna Ben Caine Trent Clark Sven Maxa Torquil Canning Marcus Strang Emilia Iacovino Luc Plowman Brian Guinan @mat pinches

Authored by Rory Hunter with a rockstar line up of collaborators, MODEL's white paper 'Tomorrow's Too Late' explores the challenges Australians face with poor quality, expensive, unhealthy, uncomfortable housing. The paper sets the bar for property developers on how to do more, and be more. In this white paper the team at MODEL outline that they intend to use the Passivhaus Standard as a core pillar to help achieve mass decarbonisation, occupant health, wellness and comfort outcomes. It's a great read, especially for anyone in the build to rent sector. https://buff.ly/494ffAe

Certified Passivhaus owners Matthew and Catherine never intended to build a passivhaus. With their site's restraints including excessive noise and pollution the two found that the Passivhaus Standard would resolve these issues whilst also offering superior comfort and very cheap operations. Andy Marlow of Envirotecture supported the team to learn about Passivhaus, then design and build their home. You too, like Andy can help clients to achieve these outcomes. Join the Certified Passive House Designer Course by the Australian Passivhaus Association. From energy-efficient building principles to hands-on PHPP training, this course is your path to becoming a certified Passive House Designer. Are you ready to make an impact to improve the lives of all Australians? 21 January 2025 Early Bird Tickets end: 7th January 2025 You can learn more about Thornleigh Passive House on Vimeo https://buff.ly/4fTXPIv Learn how to become a Certified Passivhaus Designer here :https://buff.ly/40jzjbD

🆕 7 formal CPD points for architects to learn about Passivhaus - winning! Face to face in ADL and Melbourne 2025 - limited places The One Day Introduction to Passivhaus Training was developed for newcomers to Passivhaus who want to learn foundational knowledge about the Passivhaus building standard. Whether developers, suppliers, trades, architects, engineers, or contractors, you’ll be prepared to complete further Passivhaus education and be set up to leverage learnings for better building outcomes – namely, energy-efficient, healthy, resilient, and more sustainable buildings. Architects have access to 7 formal CPD points once the course is completed. Early Bird: Members $400 | Non-Members $490 Full Price: Members $450 | Non-Members $560 21 March 2025 | Melbourne 11 April 2025 | Adelaide Pictured - Trainer James teaching a session hosted by the awesome team at DesignInc (thanks Kieran) https://buff.ly/4bwVT7k

Sapling is a sustainable home in Sydney’s inner west, achieving Passivhaus Premium certification. Designed around two mature trees, it adapts to changes by symbolizing renewal. The home maximizes sunlight with high-performance windows and features a Cross-Laminated Timber structure. With eco-friendly materials and energy production exceeding consumption, Sapling exemplifies healthy living and sustainability in an urban setting. 🏆 This project has received an Honourable Mention in the Sustainability Awards. ✨ Congratulations to the project team. ARCHITECT/ BUILDING DESIGNER: Anderson Architecture BUILDER: Mindful Building PASSIVHAUS CERTIFIER: Luc Plowman, Detail Green PASSIVHAUS CONSULTANT/ DESIGNER: Alexandra Woods, Anderson Architecture STRUCTURAL ENGINEER: Partridge Learn more about the award - https://buff.ly/4fTdHer Please see our project register for the full list of organisations that worked on this project

🏆 Sustainability Award winner Berninneit Cultural and Community Centre - Certified Passivhaus Berninneit, located on Phillip Island, is a newly built public facility designed to meet Passivhaus Standard, ensuring sustainability and energy efficiency. Its mass timber construction and thoughtful design create a welcoming atmosphere while minimizing environmental impact. This innovative approach enhances the building's functionality as a cultural hub, serving the community and contributing to the island's economy and heritage. Link https://buff.ly/48YZYAp Country- Bunurong/ Boonwurrung Address - Cowes, Phillip Island, Victoria Status - Completed Gross Floor Area = 3500 sqm Client- Bass Coast Shire Council Consultants- Site Office, ADP, WGA, Inhabit + Grün Consulting, Setting Line, Convergence Design, Latitude, SCIFiRE, du Chateau Chun, BSGM, Traffix, Slattery, Greenwood, Builder- McCorkell Constructions Photography- Peter Clarke, Victor Vieaux If we have missed you and you worked on this project please tag yourself!

🏆 Sustainability Awards Winner - 2024 National Award for Educational Architecture, Clifton Hill Primary School Setting a new benchmark, this mid-rise school blends seamlessly with the neighborhood's surrounding buildings while adding a touch of joy. This is Victoria's first public school that is soon to be Certified Passivhaus. Achieve such great results using Passivhaus Standard and hybrid mass timber structure. A warm, comfortable, safe, healthy environment for students to learn in. The airflow rates ensure students can perform at a higher outcome than a standard learning environment . Stable temperature is proven to impact learning outcomes in a positive way. This is how all schools should be. Architect: Jackson Clements Burrows Architects; Project team: Graham Burrows, Thom McCarthy, James Hoogenbosch, Damon Van Horne, David Burton; Builder (base): Kapitol; (fitout): Figurehead; Structural engineer: TTW; Passivhaus consultant: Inhabit Group; Building surveyor: Philip Chun; Landscape consultant: GLAS Landscape Architects; Accessibility consultant: du Chateau Chun; Fire engineers: Scientific Fire Services; Quantity surveyor: Plan Cost; Services consultant: WSP. Certifier: HIP v HYPE Learn more- https://buff.ly/3Cm5gtC