Thank you to APHA Member Henrik Ender from +&+Architects for providing a comprehensive review of the 25th International Passive House Conference.

Exciting news from Tasmania including Green Design Architects in Sanctuary Magazine and the final stage of funding to bring a Certified Passive House Tradesperson to the state in 2022 for a practical session for builders doing our course.

Our catch up video from the Sustainable House Day panel discussion with Talina Edwards, and some very special guests. Talina interviewed a panel of homeowners who shared their insights on what life is like living in a Certified Passivaus.

Proper ventilation of buildings has never been so important since the emergence of Covid-19 in 2020.

Congratulations to APHA Member and Passive House Certifier Marcus Strang on his paper, Mass Timber Envelopes in Passivhaus Buildings: Designing for Moisture Safety in Hot and Humid Australian Climates, recently published in the Buildings Journal.

Watch the International Passive House Association’s Explain Passive House competition award winning video, where APHA Member Andy Marlow of Envirotecture knocks it out of the park with his comparison of a bowl and a colander.

New research in the Energy Policy Journal explores how efficient housing can significantly reduce seasonal peak demand and reduce costs.

17 exemplary sustainable projects and a centrepiece installation have been selected to feature in Build Better Now, a virtual exhibition during COP26.

Catch Passive House Accelerator’s latest podcast featuring Jason Quinn of Sustainable Engineering.

Your Home has been regularly reviewed and improved to ensure the content remains comprehensive, accurate and up to date with current best practice. Now in its 6th edition, we are excited to see Passive House receive a big mention!

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.

Click here to read the article in the Sydney Morning Herald featuring 'CLT' Passivhaus Balgowlah and APHA's Chaiperson Chris Nunn.

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

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.

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.

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.

We welcome you to join us for the APHA Annual General Meeting 2021. Nominations for election must be received by 8 October 2021.

These designers and Architects represent the innovation, talent, and foresight that continues to drive their industry forward.

Congrtulations to the winners of the 2021 HIA Australian GreenSmart Sustainable Home awards including Ovens & King Builders and Solaire Properties.

There is an assumption that building to Passivhaus standards leads to an uplift in capital costs, however research shows otherwise.