International approach to Passive House projects – a worldwide review of newly finished and/or soon to be finished PH residential projects.
Relevant case studies of projects around the world that are meeting (or exceeding) the PH standard.
Australia – how are the thermal assessment standards different
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.
Elrond Burrell -Elrond Burrell
Elrond Burrell is the chair of the board of Passive House Institute New Zealand (PHINZ) and director of VIA architecture Ltd, specialising in Passive House and low-carbon architecture. Elrond is passionate about improving people’s quality of life, health and environmental impact through beautiful, sustainable, high-performance architecture.
An alumni of a Victoria University of Wellington (B.Arch, First Class Honours) and University of Westminster (London), Elrond is a registered Architect (UK) and certified Passive House designer. He has over two decades of experience in the industry, including projects in the UK, North America, Australia and NZ. He was instrumental in the design and delivery of some of the UK’s largest Passive House apartment buildings and social housing, and several Passive House schools. Elrond is an international keynote presenter about Passive House and low-carbon architecture. He has presented at conferences in NZ, Australia, England, the US and Germany.
Luc Plowman - Detail Green
Luc is founder and director of Detail Green who specialise in helping create Passive House and other low energy buildings. Luc is an engineer by training and has a background in the commercial building industry. His qualifications include Certified Passive House Consultant & Building Certifier, Green Star Professional as well as NABERS and NatHERS Assessors. Luc is passionate about ensuring buildings are designed and constructed in a manner to minimise their environmental impact during their whole life cycle.