The best projects happen when everyone understands how it works.

The day before this year's THRIVE conference is our Practical Training Day on June 18th, a hands-on teaching of the key areas of Passivhaus design through handling materials, guided tasks, presentations and Q&As. This is valuable for all professionals interested in and working on Certified Passivhaus projects, and any interested parties involved in the process.

We’re aiming for great attendance again: this June, we’re after record numbers of attendees Thriving with us the 2025 Passivhaus Conference in Melbourne.

Helping us is very easy! We’ve created a list of five simple things you can do to increase the exposure of the 2025 THRIVE Conference.

This new project register will function as a comprehensive data source, also being used in research and promotion of the Passivhaus Standard in Australia.

Build to rent innovator MODEL’s first project in Abbotsford stands to be the first large-scale rental apartment complex certified under the Passivhaus standard. Covering 13,000 square meters, it will not only be the tallest mass timber residential building in Australia but a global exemplar for Passivhaus large-scale build-to-rent models. This marks a big change for renters, enabling them to be at the forefront of sustainable housing.

Running at approximately 17 minutes long, In Pursuit of Passive is a short film which showcases possiblities of Passivhaus building. It could be useful tool in demonstrating benefits to colleagues and clients.

The latest Value of Insulating Existing Homes report has just been published, with updated data on scope, cost and benefits of insulation upgrades.

RMIT University’s Paul Kremer seeks perspectives from within the construction industry.

The survey will include questions about mass timber as it relates to the circular economy, Open Building methodology, carbon reduction strategies, and supply and/or design considerations.

Congratulations to Blue Eco Homes, Sowden Building Solutions and Enduro Builders who won 2024 HIA and and MBA awards in New South Wales and South Australia.

The Passivhaus Foleshill Health Centre in the UK experienced a 78% reduction of energy use compared to that of a traditionally constructed building.

A huge congratulations to Scott Stewart, who has just completed his Passivhaus Certification course and is now able to take on projects as a Passivhaus certifier.

Save the date for the Passive House Conference 13 - 15 September 2024 at the School of Architecture and Design, Wellington.

We invite you to take a quick survey to share your responses and help formulate the Australian Passivhaus Association (APA) response to the DCCEEW consultation on the Home Energy Ratings Disclosure Framework – Version 2.

The Australian Passivhaus Association are pleased to see the ACT Government's EOI with the inclusion of Passivhaus Townhouses in the project. Members of the ACT Government's team delivering this project were participants on the Inaugural Passivhaus Incubator.