Publications and Submissions
Advocating for the delivery of Certified Passivhaus Buildings in Australia
Our Policy Priorities
Authentic, actions focused climate leadership
Closing the performance gap by mandating the validation and measurement of as-built performance for all existing and new buildings
Addressing the skills, education and knowledge deficits that impact building performance
Healthy buildings for all Australians
Support the supply chain for “high performance” buildings
6. Adopt a true efficiency first approach to mitigate the impact of climate change
7. Address the cost-of-living pressure with adequate-quality housing stock for Australia’s most vulnerable
8. Fast track the pathway to net zero building stock
9. Retrofit first
Publications
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The Passivhaus Playbook
A nine-step process for a technically feasible, buildable, cost-effective Passivhaus approach to new buildings in Australia.
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GBCA: Unlocking the value
A practical guide to sustainable finance in the Australian real estate sector.
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ASBEC: Ratings Snapshot
A brief outline of key objectives, scope, governance and assessment processes of different rating tools.
Submissions
Federal
Response to Consultation on the Home Energy Ratings Disclosure Framework V2, Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (August 2024)
Budget Response, Minister for Climate Change and Energy (June 2024)
Budget Response, Minister for Housing and Homelessness (June 2024)
NCC 2025 Update, Australian Building Codes Board (June 2024)
Proposed Amendments to AS 1668.2:2023—The Use of Ventilation and Air-Conditioning in Buildings, Standards Australia (January 2024)
State and Territory
SA - Industry Associations Response to Ten Year NCC Freeze Decision, Public Statement (August 2024)
VIC - Continuing Professional Development for Builders and Plumbers, Victorian Building Authority (April 2024)
SA - Inquiry into Environmental Social and Governance Initiatives, Natural Resources Committee (February 2024)
Local
SA - Draft Integrated Climate Strategy, City of Adelaide (March 2024)
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