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.

Join us for the 2024 Passivhaus Pecha Kucha Night, where innovation meets efficiency in high-performance building! This vibrant event features experts delivering rapid, 20-slide presentations, each lasting just 20 seconds. From retrofit projects to cutting-edge construction techniques, you'll gain valuable insights and network with fellow professionals. Whether you're in Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, or Sydney, don’t miss this chance to learn, connect, and be inspired!

PassivHaus is now integrated into Green Star Buildings and the Green Star Homes Standard

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.

This month, the Minister for Energy and Resources Lily D’Ambrosio launched the Renewable Homes Construction program which will provide free training on how to build, design or retrofit homes to make them more energy efficient. We were pleased to see that this roadshow includes passive house design as the top listed area of education.

We are changeing the way we operate the State Chapters and moving to a Co-chair model.

Industry leader, the Construction Training Centre (CTC) launched the nation’s first Certified Passivhaus training facility in Queensland, which will enable industry participants – from carpenters and other industry trades to architects and engineers– to learn about sustainable building principles, among other things.

Pocket Passiv wins the Sustainable Architecture Award for the Australian Institute Architects, NSW 2024 Program. Located in Glebe, Pocket Passiv is Australia's smallest certified Passivhaus at 34 sqm in size. The project achieves ambitious levels of amenity for its residents all whilst occupying the ‘pocket-sized’ footprint of 27sqm. Congratulations to Australian Passivhaus Association, Member Architect and Passivhaus Designer - Anderson Architecture on winning this award.

Registrations for Offsite 2024 are now open!

Offsite 2024: prefabAUS Roadmap to 2033 will take place over two days 28-29 August in Sydney. APA members have been generously extended the member discount from PrefabAUS. Read more to learn how to secure this great rate with total savings opportunity for up to $1000.

We are now accepting applications for speakers to present on a variety of Passivhaus topics.

We'd like to thank our community for the success of the 2024 THRIVE Passivhaus Conference!

It was our biggest conference to date with 300+ attendees! 🥳

A big shout out and thank you to our amazing sponsors:

Principle Sponsor: Aluplast

Gold Sponsors: Binq Windows and Bondor

Bronze Sponsors: Proclima and Oranik