Passive House Profile: Fiddleback House
This certified Passive House in North Victoria provides a young family with contemporary living in a carbon positive home, respecting the pristine alpine environment of its surrounds.
The new housing trend that could save you up to 90 per cent of your energy costs
Click here to read the article in the Sydney Morning Herald featuring 'CLT' Passivhaus Balgowlah and APHA's Chaiperson Chris Nunn.
Member Profile: Kevin Swain
Check out our member profile on Kevin Swain of Peak Building Performance. Kevin lives in Canberra ACT, working on his own Passive House retrofit and volunteering in a community project converting a shed to an energy efficient, sustainable building
Tips and tricks for Passive House residents
In order to help building users make the most out of their Passive House buildings, the Passive House Institute’s training and development team has come up with a few simple tips and tricks for residents of Passive House buildings.
World Green Building Week 2021
Last week was World Green Building Week, the world’s largest campaign to accelerate sustainable buildings for everyone, everywhere. Find out more about delivering sustainable buildings so that we can build back better here.
Stay in a Passive House
Planning your next holiday? Why not stay in a Passive House! Browse the International Passive House Association’s list of Passive House accommodation around the world.
Notice of AGM 2021
We welcome you to join us for the APHA Annual General Meeting 2021. Nominations for election must be received by 8 October 2021.
Congratulations to the 2021 Sustainability Awards Finalists!
These designers and Architects represent the innovation, talent, and foresight that continues to drive their industry forward.
2021 HIA GreenSmart Sustainable Home Award Winners
Congrtulations to the winners of the 2021 HIA Australian GreenSmart Sustainable Home awards including Ovens & King Builders and Solaire Properties.
Debunking the myth that Passivhaus is costly to achieve
There is an assumption that building to Passivhaus standards leads to an uplift in capital costs, however research shows otherwise.
Cognitive function improves in healthy buildings
For the first time on a global scale, new research has found that healthy buildings with enhanced ventilation can improve the cognitive function and health of occupants.
First government funded Passive House social housing in Australasia
A Kāinga Ora social housing project in Auckland, New Zealand is now on track to become the first central government funded Passive House social housing in Australasia.
PASSIVBLOG The Sharpest Tool in the Shed
PASSIVBLOG | The Sharpest Tool in the Shed; Tradies Leading the Way in Delivering Passive Houses
Asquith PassivHaus Time Lapse & Virtual Site Tour
A walk through video and time lapse of Asquith PassivHaus, narrated by Chris Nunn, the owner and current chair of APHA’s board.
All About High-Performance Windows: a mini-guide
Get all the answers to common questions when choosing windows for a new build, renovation, or retrofit project in a new mini-guide by Talina Edwards Architecture.
Primary Energy Renewable (PER) factors as part of the Passive House standard assessment
Primary Energy Renewable (PER) factors as part of the Passive House standard assessment are an undervalued stroke of genius. Read the article by Kara Rosemeier, Director at PHINZ, on energy use optimisation here .
Passive House Profile: PassivCourtyard
This Certified Passive House in Sydney, NSW replaces a defunct weatherboard cottage that was well past its use by date. Once renovation was ruled out, the challenge of north to the street and a sloping block to the south was wholeheartedly embraced.
Sustainable House Day Program Is LIVE
Sustainable House Day Program is LIVE! With a month of in-depth webinars with experts and homeowners and interactive house tours available online, culminating in a day of panels with homeowners.
30 years: The world's first Passive House
Passive House now 30 years old – pioneering work paves the way for energy efficiency. In this video, Professor Wolfgang Feist talks about the first Passive House in Darmstadt, Germany.
Passivhaus & the Sustainable Development Goals
Have you wondered how the international Passivhaus standard connects with the Sustainable Development Goals? Read on for more, including an infographic.