A new paper from Springer Nature journal, Energy Efficiency, discovers how very high-predicted energy savings were achieved and how deep energy retrofits to EnerPHit standard can live up to high aesthetic standards.

Assembly is underway for the first Passive House designed, cross-laminated timber demountable classrooms in Australia!

Read the new article by Passive House Accelerator on climate change and passive house cooling experiences in warm climates.

Residents are preparing to move into Life in Point Cook, Victoria, the first residential Australian development to achieve Passive House certification.

Find out more about the EnerPHit standard from the International Passive House Association.

The International Passive House Association have developed a series of ‘building blocks’ that can be referenced as a recommendation for a climate friendly built environment.

The International Passive House Association have prepared a fact sheet on Primary Renewable Energy.

AIRAH Journal, Ecolibrium, discusses what’s next for the standard with industry leaders David Ritter of Atelier Ten, Kia Mahmoudian of Jacobs, Kel Dennis of Woods Bagot, Caimin McCabe of Cundall, Walter van der Linde of Aurecon, and Clare Parry.

The Passivhaus Trust has completed a detailed research analysis of the costs and benefits of Passive House, providing a valuable resource for those seeking to assemble a strong business case for a Passive House strategy or project.

Check out this the latest Passive House Accelerator Podcast with Bohemia Hookham of DesignInc Melbourne and one of the newest APHA Board Members!

Passive House Ideas Becoming Very Active Across Australia, the new article in the latest Architecture and Design magazine, explores how the Passive House standard is gaining traction in the Australian market.

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APHA CEO Paul Wall and Chairperson Kate Nason have prepared a short video message celebrating the highlights of 2021 and looking forward to another exciting year ahead for APHA.

APHA CEO, Paul Wall, praises Frasers Property on becoming the first major developer to achieve Passive House certification in Australia.

The holiday season is here! To celebrate its 25th anniversary, the Passive House Institute, together with IG Passivhaus Deutschland and the International Passive House Association, have created an advent calendar to share interesting facts about the

Congratulations to the winner of the Canberra Low Carbon Housing Challenge, APHA Member Michael Tolhurst’s stunning Passive House home Narrabundahaus!

Based in the Northern Rivers, NSW he and his brother Cameron have over 35 years combined building experience. They run Scholten Group and have just completed a build aiming for Passive House certification in Ballina.

The Australian Passive House Association is extremely proud to announce the appointment of Kate Nason as Chairperson, one of the youngest females to undertake a board Chair role in Australia.

A warm welcome to our three new APHA board members, Heather McCabe, Bohemia Hookham, and Cameron Munro!

Discover more about Beach Haus. This certified passive house is clear evidence this world leading method of construction is now available in Western Australia.