A review of local Passive House projects, with an interior designer’s eye on the relevant considerations for a Passive House project.
Local perspective, case study – how did this meet the standard, showing the 5 key principles
Consideration in interior design – involvement -When detailing the interiors of a Passive house, what sorts of things need to be considered and detailed?
Consideration in landscape – involvement - Landscape is very much secondary; however trees and shading can play a major role in the shading effect on a home.
Sven Maxa - Maxa Design
Sven Maxa established Maxa Design in 2004 and has developed the practice’s reputation for leading-edge sustainable design excellence. The studio specialises in high-level eco and energy efficient homes built to brief and budget with creativity, a practical can-do approach, and a singular dedication to creating the best possible outcomes for every client and every project. Sven is actively involved in the building design community as a member of the Committee of Management for the Building Designers Association (BDAV) of Victoria. He regularly presents to professionals and advocates for eco homes design to the broader community. Sven was also a judge in the 2017 BDAV Design Awards. Sven is an accredited HIA GreenSmart Professional, a Registered Building Practitioner, and a Certified Passive House Designer.
Dominique Hunter - Hunter & Richards
Dominique personally guides and directs every project from start to finish. Clients appreciate her direct manner and no-fuss approach.
Dominique’s talent is space planning. She enjoys creating optimal living and working environments with signature clean lines, classic colour palettes, and practical comfort.
She is the current President of Design Matters, formerly known as the Building Designer's Association of Victoria, (judging many recent awards), is a Victorian Registered Building Practitioner, and an active member of the Design Institute of Australia.
Dominique graduated with Distinction from the Queensland University of Technology in 1995, receiving a Bachelor of Built Environment majoring in Interior Design.
Clare Parry - Grun Consulting
Clare is a Director of Grün Consulting, a specialist high-performance buildings consultancy and part of the Inhabit Group, operating globally. She was previously Founding Director and Chair of the Australian Passive House Association, and has been thrilled to see the organisation blossom in the years since her departure with a passionate industry ready to improve local construction standards.
In her spare time she loves to spend time in nature, trekking or gravel biking, and with her high-octane son and dog, finding new ways to tire them both out!