Leading change by educating, promoting, and supporting the delivery of Certified Passivhaus buildings in Australia
Meet the 2025 Participants
We represent over 17,000 first movers, ranging from asset owners, contractors, consultants, financiers. They are pushing the limits of design and construction leading the way to a healthier, brighter net-zero future with Passivhaus.
APA have just released a guide to Claiming the Passivhaus Standard. The guide covers terminology, requirements, and risks of misrepresentation. The Passivhaus Standard is a quality assurance standard - it’s imperative we maintain its high reputation by reducing false claims in the market.
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Building better with Passivhaus isn’t just a theoretical discussion for building science geeks. It’s a discussion for everyone who likes clean air, comfortable temperatures—and who wants a habitable world for their grandkids. That is to say, all of us.
APA Sydney Members
Passivhaus Education
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In this course you will gain the foundation Passive House Tradesperson knowledge necessary to prepare you to tackle your first Passivehaus project, as well as write the Certified Passivehaus Tradesperson exam. View the Course.
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In this course, you will learn to design energy-efficient and cost-optimal buildings by implementing the passivhaus principles in your projects and writing the Certified Passivhaus Designer/Consultant exam. View the course.
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This workshop is aimed at Passivhaus designers who have yet to complete or are in the process of working through their first project for certification.
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Join us for a one-day practical Passivhaus workshop designed to provide hands-on experience with leading equipment and material suppliers, including Pro Clima, Siegware, Performance Membrane, and Fantech. This intensive training session covers essential installation protocols, tips, and tricks for key Passivhaus components such as windows, ventilation, and MVHR (Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery) systems.
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Maximise your use of the DesignPH software with tips, tricks and best practices from an Australian Passivhaus expert
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The One Day Introduction to Passivhaus Training was developed for newcomers to Passivhaus—whether developers, suppliers, trades, architects, engineers, or contractors—who want to learn foundational knowledge about the Passivhaus building standard.
Lets close the performance gap of Australian Buildings