Reducing Global Emissions in Building ... Is Passive House the Answer?
As project creators, architects, engineers and builders have a critical role to play in setting the framework and systems to achieve zero carbon outcomes for construction projects. One of the solutions that design and building professionals can immediately embrace to achieve sustainable outcomes is Passive House.
Passive House is a building standard that promotes energy efficient design, resulting in a comfortable, affordable and ecologically sustainable building environment. The results are predictable and measurable.
Founded in building science, the system was developed to deliver the healthiest, most high-performance buildings available.
Through a combination of high levels of insulation and building seal, plus natural ventilation, the Passive House approach to design and construction delivers energy efficient buildings that feel great to use, as well as life-long low operating costs.
Creating a high-performance envelope means that the whole fabric of the building is contributing to energy use reduction. This approach is applicable to new-build and adaptation projects (EnerPHit) in all sectors, including the residential, education, civic, arts and commercial sectors.
Esteemed Heritage Architects, Lovell Chen, have adopted this approach for all their design work, seeking to deliver a highly energy-efficient outcome for all projects.
In supporting and collaborating with consultants and contractors to realise such outcomes, they have developed innovative approaches for 19th and 20th century heritage buildings and contributed to a general awareness of what can be achieved.
This webinar will present many of Lovell Chen's project case studies from the perspective of the architect, ESD and Passive House consultant, services engineer and building contractor, demonstrating how the Passive approach is eminently achievable.
Meet the Experts
Anne-Marie Treweeke | Director, Lovell Chen
Anne-Marie Treweeke is a key member of Lovell Chen’s leadership team, bringing her more than 25 years’ experience in architecture and master planning to the strategic role of high-level practice management and development while continuing to input into key projects involving strategic thinking and stakeholder and community consultation.
Milica Tumbas | Principal & Certified Passive House Designer, Lovell Chen
Milica leads a team of architects and conservation specialists. Her expertise includes the design and adaptation of buildings to Passive House standards, and the seismic strengthening of heritage buildings to meet current requirements. Most of Milica's work at Lovell Chen involves the integration of old and new, and in this work she places importance on extending the life of existing buildings and fabric — often through finding new functional uses, as well as improving the fabric and building services. She focuses on the well-being of occupants for a whole project, whether the fabric is old or new, while maintaining the heritage values of existing buildings. She is a certified Passive House designer and consultant.
Clare Parry | Sustainability Manager Development Victoria, Certified Passive House Designer
With over 14 years’ experience in the built environment and sustainability field, Clare has been instrumental in developing activity in the sustainable built environment across Australia. Previously founding Chair of the Australian Passive House Association, and founder of specialist sustainability consultancy Grün Consulting, Clare’s career focus is on healthy, high performance and low-carbon buildings. Clare possesses a wide range of technical and strategy expertise, including building services and systems design, corporate social responsibility, energy efficiency and sustainable materials. Over her career, Clare has been a key team member in many high-performance projects and possesses a drive to promote excellence both within teams and in project works. Clare’s experience and education across the business world assist with the delivery of cost effective, world’s best projects. Clare regularly speaks at conferences internationally, sharing research and experience of delivering high-performance projects.
Nick Mulvany | Associate, Sustainability & Energy Services Consultant LUCID Consulting Australia
With over 13 years’ experience in building services/ESD, Nick is a built environment energy specialist. Comprehensive and broad technical knowledge of energy efficient design, energy demand behaviour of buildings, embedded generation systems, energy management and energy markets, Nick provides high-quality consultancy services at the interface of buildings and the energy network. Nick is one of Australia’s most experienced commercial consultants with the application of the Passive House/EnerPHit design standard. Strong competencies with advanced analytical modelling tools for building simulation and energy system modelling. Excellent working knowledge of innovative utility management platforms and metering networks, demand response and smart device solutions. Comprehensive understanding of energy markets, network tariff structures and REC markets.
Dean Stevens | Director Nicholson Construction
Dean commenced his career in commercial construction as an apprentice with the Master Builders Group Scheme, gaining a trade qualification as a carpenter. He has worked on a broad range of projects, including major commercial, health, industrial, institutional, and residential buildings. He joined A W Nicholson Pty Ltd in 1985 as Site Foreman, and in 1998 was promoted to General Manager of the business. Dean bought into the company in 2004 and since that time has been a partner of, and co-Director with, Richard Nicholson and has become an integral driver of the company’s growth. Dean has extensive experience with major regional contracts. His extended contacts with local trades and business leaders, combined with his focus on satisfying the client’s requirements, makes Dean a valuable asset of the management team. We will be joined for the Q&A session by David Ritter, Director Atelier ten, Certified Passive House Designer
David Ritter | Atelier Ten - Certified PassivHaus Designer
David Ritter’s expertise ranges from strategic consulting through to environmental design optimisation and ESD consulting on ambitious built environment works. He is experienced working with government and corporate clients on large scale master planning projects and portfolio-wide leadership towards meeting the urgent challenges of the day, such as the net zero carbon imperative. As a member of CIBSE and AIRAH, he is also an accomplished environmental engineer and has led engineering and ESD input on significant commercial, arts, culture and science projects around the world. David is also a passionate advocate for interdisciplinary design integration and is currently teaching at Melbourne University on an innovative ARENA funded design studio comprising a mix of architectural and engineering students. He is leading a teaching process challenging architecture and engineering students to deliver zero carbon buildings for the Aged Care and Health Care sectors.
CPD Learning Outcomes - at the conclusion of this webinar attendees will be able to:
1. Describe the 5 key design principles of Passive House
Design: Schematic Design 4.7
2. Describe the differences between Passive House and EnerPHit certification
Design: Conceptual Design 3.4
3. Describe how Passive House supports zero carbon objectives for buildings
Design: Conceptual Design 3.3
4. Outline the steps/process to obtain Passive House certification
Design: Conceptual Design 3.4
