Weathertex Wednesday - Why Passivhaus Matters in Australia
Passivhaus (Passive House) is rapidly becoming a benchmark for energy-efficient, resilient, and healthy buildings.
In this 30-minute session, Andy will explore:
What Passivhaus really means
Why it's gaining momentum in Australia
Key design principles for comfort and efficiency
How builders, architects and specifiers can get involved
Whether you’re a designer, builder, homeowner or sustainability champion, this session will deliver actionable insights and real-world relevance for the Australian built environment.
Guest Speaker
Andy believes passionately in a built environment that improves the lives of all people who experience them, not just those that own or commission them.
He is a Director at Envirotecture and Passivhaus Design & Construct, a registered architect with degrees in Architecture. He has previously been a volunteer Board member of the Australian Passive House Association as well as being a Certified Passive House Designer.
Andy led the materials research for Australia’s first certified Living Building, has led master planning projects and been involved in successful architectural competitions. He is regularly invited to present at conferences and features on leading podcasts.
Presenter
Andrew Savage
BDM, Architectural & Design NSW/ACT
With more than twenty-five years’ experience in the construction industry, Andrew Savage joined Weathertex in 2018 as NSW Business
Development Manager, Architecture & Design. In this newly created role, Andrew works closely with Architect, Designer and Developer clients,
providing support at every stage of the construction cycle. Andrew particularly enjoys presenting at CPD/promotional events and he is proud
to be working with a market leader in hardwood cladding & lining solutions, offering unmatched sustainability, quality and value. The
hardworking Team at Weathertex was delighted to be voted ‘No. 1 Most Trusted Construction Industry Brand’ consecutively for last 2 surveys by
Architecture and Design’s over 13,000 subscribers.
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