aluplast are confirmed as Principal Partner for the 2023 and 2025 Australian Passivhaus Conference. This partnership recognises the growth of passivhaus in Australia.

This International Women’s Day we’re celebrating the contribution of women across Australia to the passivhaus movement. We asked our members to nominate who they think should be celebrated this IWD. In just our first year of this celebration, we had a fantastic response. Let’s make this an annual event! Thank you to each and every one of you for helping make our planet a better place. Future generations will benefit from your contribution. Read the nominations below.

We have a bold goal.

This May, we want to see over 400 representatives Thriving with us in Sydney at the 2023 South Pacific Passivhaus Conference.

The good news is, as we say- sharing is caring. Every single one of our members can help us achieve this goal with just a few clicks.

We’ve created a list of five simple things you can do to increase the exposure of the 2023 Conference.

You can do all of them - today. Files and guidance available to download at the bottom of this article.

Sue Templeman MP supports the benefits of Passivhaus and recognises APA member Blue Eco Homes in Parliament 13, February 2023. Sue Templeman MP, extended her support to Passivhaus whilst recognising the work of APA Members Blue Eco Homes in Parliament on February 13, 2023.

The APA Digital Transformation Project is a major overhaul of our electronic engagement with our members and broader stakeholders.

Please click on this article to keep abreast of how the project is tracking.

We've had a refresh. Just in time for our announcement of new Board Members we are proud to release our new name, brand and website.

Today, the Australian Passivhaus Association formally announces the appointment of 5 new board members, marking the beginning of a new era as the organisation sets its sights on a stronger national reach and new sectors for the standard’s adoption. Australian Passivhaus Association CEO, Alexia Lidas said that new leaders with a National outlook were sought for the board to support the Association’s strategic goals of increasing its impact by expanding across the Nation and further into the owner-operator market.

APHA Members and Passivhaus experts Talina Edwards Architecture and Envirotecture have announced that they are uniting their teams to be stronger together. They believe that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts, and the synergy created by this partnership will lead to greater impact and better outcomes. They will keep the name ‘Envirotecture’ because this embodies what they are passionate about creating: architecture that honours and respects the natural environment.

Three of our valued members are doing fantastic things that deserve a moment in the spotlight.Bridgeford Group Makes the AFR Fast Starters list for 2022Bridgeford Group has placed on the AFR Fast Starters list for 2022, as one of the 100 fastest growing companies across Australia. Managing Director Nick Tassigiannakis feels the National Construction Code 2022 is a missed opportunity to incentivise property developers and asset owners to move beyond “the easy stuff” and tackle more challenging elements such as heating and cooling. These have a long way to go.

ArchiTeam 2022 Passive House Scholarship Winner

Nominations are open for APHA Board. Nominations for election must be received by 22nd November 2022.

We welcome you to join us for the APHA Annual General Meeting 2022. Nominations for election must be received by 22nd November 2022.

The 2022 International Passive House Open Days will take place from November 11-13.

Pro Clima have launched An Australian Based Study on Airtightness and Moisture Management.

Passive House Institute NZ (PHINZ) has created a guide to help with terminology when talking about the Passive House Standard.

APHA CEO, Alexia Lidas and Chair, Kate Nason, spoke to The Urban Developer about Passivhaus as a solution to Australia’s build-to-rent market demand.

Listen in to the Passive House Accelerator Podcast with APHA Member, and Certified Passive House Designer Luke Middleton of EME Design.

Congratulations to APHA Chairperson and Sustainability Advisor at Frasers Australia, Kate Nason for being shortlisted for the Young Professional of the Year at the UDIA Victoria Awards for Excellence.