How to get started with Passive House – Alexia Lidas, Australian Passivhaus Assoc. & Anna Cumming, Sanctuary Magazine at Renew

Here we are at the end of Season 2 and if you'd like to know more about Passive House, today you'll learn some ideas that will get you started:

• If you just want to dip your toe in, and experience the air quality, temperature and quietness, you'll find out about Passive House holiday accommodation you can visit in Australia and New Zealand, or
• If you want to get down to business, you'll find out about the indepth information, courses and support available.

I'm joined by two guests who will show you the way forward.

The Australian Passivhaus Association CEO, Alexia Lidas, and the Managing editor of Sanctuary magazine at Renew, Anna Cumming.

Australian Architects can claim formal CPD hours for these podcasts.

MORE INFORMATION

Find everything you need on the Renovation Collaborative website.

www.renovationcollaborative.com.au

• PODCAST Key points summary, timestamps and resource links
• FREE RESOURCES Transcript edited into clear Q&A.
• CPD Australian architects can find more information on CPD, and
• COURSES Eleven easy to read courses demystifying the entire home design and construction process.

KEY POINTS SUMMARY

I'll start with the information about the Australian Passive House Association.

The association have been advocating for the adoption of the Passive House standard in Australia since 2013. One of the primary barriers to Passive House worldwide is the lack of education. So the association provide everything you need to know in a range of learning formats. Following is a quick snapshot of what they offer and you can find further info on their website.

They offer free information including:

• A searchable project database, consultant database and general info blog on their website.
• Free information sessions in your office to introduce the Passive House basics and benefits.
• Free one-on-one support for large organisations and government through their Passive House Incubator and this service is designed to help integrate Passive House into building procurement policies, and
• Free open days to visit Passive House buildings all around Australia.

Their paid information options include:

• Association membership, providing access to online forums where you can ask for support and advice, plus local chapter meetings in each state to discuss local issues.
• Online courses including the Certified Passive House Designer course and the Certified Passive House Tradesperson course.
• Plus they offer a hands on construction training course in all states and that's open to anybody, and
• Their annual conference.

The next key points relate to Sanctuary Magazine at Renew:

Renew has been advocating, researching and providing independent practical advice to Australians wanting to live more...