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Need CPDs before EOFY?THRIVE 2026 is your chance to build your CPD while diving into the future of high-performance buil...
10/06/2026

Need CPDs before EOFY?

THRIVE 2026 is your chance to build your CPD while diving into the future of high-performance building.

Join Australia’s largest gathering of Passivhaus professionals in Melbourne for two days of technical learning, project insights, industry connection, and practical sessions across retrofit, airtightness, windows, moisture-safe design, affordable housing, prefabrication, and more.

CPDs on offer include:

Architects: Formal 8 CPD | Informal 4.5 CPD
Builders + Engineers: 4.5 CPD

You’ll also get access to the THRIVE Trade Show, 20+ exhibitors, expert speakers, networking opportunities, and additional workshops around the conference.

Registrations close in 7 days.

See you in Melbourne > https://bit.ly/46xbHWX

Meet the team at Elton Group, who will be joining us as an exhibitor at THRIVE 2026.Established in Melbourne in the 1930...
10/06/2026

Meet the team at Elton Group, who will be joining us as an exhibitor at THRIVE 2026.

Established in Melbourne in the 1930s, Elton Group has worked closely with Australia’s architecture and design industry for generations, supplying innovative timber, acoustic and decorative surface solutions across commercial, hospitality, education and residential projects.

Known for their strong design focus and commitment to material quality, Elton Group collaborates with architects, designers and specifiers to help deliver spaces that are thoughtful, functional and enduring.

Their work continues to explore the relationship between materiality, performance, sustainability and occupant experience — making them a natural fit for the conversations taking place at THRIVE.

We’re very pleased to have Elton Group exhibiting at this year’s event.

Learn more about THRIVE: https://bit.ly/46xbHWX

THRIVE 2026
Pullman Albert Park, Melbourne
June 25–26

Australia’s largest Passivhaus event featuring:
• 25+ expert presenters
• 250+ Passivhaus professionals
• 20+ Trade Show exhibitors
• Training sessions, site tours and networking events

Thank you to our THRIVE partners:
Principal Partner, Bondor
Gold Partner, BINQ
Silver Partner, pro clima
Bronze Partners, Building Engineering &
Oranik Consulting Engineers

*** First 50 Only ***Enrol in a Certified Passivhaus Designer course before June 30 to get 10% off + free entry into the...
10/06/2026

*** First 50 Only ***

Enrol in a Certified Passivhaus Designer course before June 30 to get 10% off + free entry into the Mastering Passivhaus Certification short-course.

MPC is all about helping designers better understand the certification process, common documentation requirements, and avoid mistakes that affect project outcomes.

So it’s the perfect next step after becoming a Passivhaus Designer.

Learn more about CPHD here: https://bit.ly/3DpLuvb

Applications are now open for the 2026 Passivhaus Incubator.This 8-week, fully-funded leadership program is designed for...
09/06/2026

Applications are now open for the 2026 Passivhaus Incubator.

This 8-week, fully-funded leadership program is designed for the people who shape better building outcomes before design begins — policy makers, asset owners, client-side teams and built environment decision makers.

Across the program, you'll build the knowledge, language and strategic lens needed to bring Passivhaus thinking into organisations, projects and portfolios.

You’ll learn how to lead more informed conversations around building performance, understand the risks that sit between code-compliant and high-performance buildings, and ask better questions across procurement, contracts, cost planning, certification and project delivery.

The program also explores how Passivhaus principles can apply to existing assets including retrofit pathways, staged upgrades, stakeholder impact and long-term portfolio planning.

By the end of the Incubator, you'll leave with a clearer view of what better building performance looks like, how to advocate for it internally, and how to move new ideas from conversation into practical implementation.

Applications for 2026 are now open.

Learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/42VEuSe

Shibori House is a deep retrofit of a typical inner city terrace; solid masonry walls, timber floors and roofs. It is cu...
08/06/2026

Shibori House is a deep retrofit of a typical inner city terrace; solid masonry walls, timber floors and roofs. It is currently on track to meet the EnerPHit standard.

The single level terrace is being transformed into a two level Japanese inspired oasis for its next 100 years of life. An atypical floor plan introduces a central courtyard around which the house orientates with a split level rear to tuck the home down into its site and connect the living space to both courtyard and rear yard.

You will have the opportunity to see the project mid-flow. The slab is down, the timber framing likely to be complete and wrapped and the original roof reconstructed, lined with woodfibre and wrapped. Weather permitting the project should be close to approaching its first blower door test.

The original masonry has been repaired, original floors replaced to allow for airtighting (and making level). New windows are en route with a tilt turn timber window to the street and slimline thermally broken windows and doors elsewhere.

The ventilation strategy includes an inline dehumidifier, increasingly necessary in the Sydney summers and even more so in small homes.

Save your spot here: https://bit.ly/shiborihouse

Architect & PH Consultant: Envirotecture
Builder: Moonrise Construction
Engineer: Tall Ideas

Missed Jesse Clarke's presentation at our sold out Melbourne RetroPHit Insights Evening?Then you've got an opportunity t...
07/06/2026

Missed Jesse Clarke's presentation at our sold out Melbourne RetroPHit Insights Evening?

Then you've got an opportunity to join us for round two in Sydney where Jesse and pro clima will be hosting our next RetroPHit Insights Evening.

Jesse will again be tackling one of the most critical and underestimated risks in retrofit — moisture — and how to manage it from the very first design decision.

And he'll be doing so alongside other expert Passivhaus practioners like:

Linden Thorley who'll open the evening with an introduction to the retrofit opportunity and the role of high-performance design in Australia's residential built environment.

Andy Marlow who'll walk through a Sydney retrofit project — covering design decisions, performance targets, challenges on site and the outcomes delivered for the occupants.

Alexander Symes who'll share three retrofit projects in detail, demonstrating what is achievable across a range of budgets, building types and climates.

And much more.

Learn about it here: https://bit.ly/retrophitmonthsyd26

Check out the full house down at Melbourne RetroPHit last night — the energy in the room was incredible! A huge thank yo...
05/06/2026

Check out the full house down at Melbourne RetroPHit last night — the energy in the room was incredible!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at Arup for an evening of thoughtful conversation around high-performance retrofit, building science and the future of Australia’s existing buildings.

And especially those who made this event possible:

Dylan Farquhar
Matthew Carland
Sven Maxa
Jesse Clarke
Cameron Munro
Paul Gray
Richard Stokes
Jane Cameron Finlay

And our event partner, Arup.

Missed out but still want to attend a RetroPHit Month Industry Insights event?

pro clima and Rockwool are generously hosting an evening in Sydney on June 10th and registrations are still open — but not for long!

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/retrophitmonthsyd26

Join us for an exclusive site tour of 'Roslyn' Cramer St — a thoughtful retrofit and extension of a 1930s Californian Bu...
04/06/2026

Join us for an exclusive site tour of 'Roslyn' Cramer St — a thoughtful retrofit and extension of a 1930s Californian Bungalow in Preston, designed by Brave New Eco and delivered by Alwyn Projects.

Currently at pre-plaster stage, this project offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the hidden layers of a high-performance renovation, including insulation, airtightness detailing, double glazing, ventilation systems, and moisture management strategies before they are concealed.

Rather than replacing the existing home, the project carefully upgrades and extends the original structure to create a healthier, quieter, and more comfortable forever home while preserving its heritage charm and character.

Save your spot here: https://bit.ly/roslynenerphit

Architect: Brave New Eco
Engineer: Oranik Consulting Engineers
Builder: Alwyn Projects

Looking forward to seeing everyone down in Melbourne tomorrow!Australia's existing building stock represents one of the ...
03/06/2026

Looking forward to seeing everyone down in Melbourne tomorrow!

Australia's existing building stock represents one of the biggest opportunities we have to improve comfort, reduce emissions, lower energy costs and create better places to live and work.

And the level of interest in this event shows that our community is ready to take the opportunity head on.

A big thank you to all who are taking the time to attend — and especially those who made this event possible:

Dylan Farquhar
Matthew Carland
Sven Maxa
Jesse Clarke
Cameron Munro
Paul Gray
Richard Stokes
Jane Cameron Finlay

And our event partner, Arup.

Missed out but still want to attend a RetroPHit Month Industry Insights event?

Registrations for Sydney are still open!

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/retrophitmonthsyd26

*** First 50 Only ***Enrol in a Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson course before June 30 to get 10% off + free entry into...
03/06/2026

*** First 50 Only ***

Enrol in a Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson course before June 30 to get 10% off + free entry into a Practical Training Day

PTDs are all about hands-on exposure to the real-world details, like airtightness and installation quality, that make or break Passivhaus performance on site.

So they’re the perfect next step after becoming a Passivhaus Tradesperson.

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/cphteofy26

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