Do you want to build a house that slashes energy bills, is comfortable year-round, sustainable and affordable?

The Passive House movement may have the key to building your dream home.

A free seminar in Goolwa offers an introduction to passive house principles for builders, architects and people looking to build for the future.

A passive house lowers power bills and improves climate resilience by providing a way of building that is energy efficient, comfortable year-round, affordable and sustainable.

With over 60,000 Passive House buildings worldwide, the concept is rapidly growing in popularity.

Passive House is not a brand name, but a construction standard that can be applied by anyone. It’s a proven model, with energy savings that beat other 'low energy' houses by more than 75 per cent.

The Australian Passive House Association seminar will cover:

·       Five principles of Passive House to achieve above-and-beyond thermal and energy performance.

·       How high-performance buildings compare to contemporary building techniques in Australia.

·       Passive House examples – strawbale in Austria, brick in Adelaide, and the world’s biggest in China.

·       What’s involved – what components and materials you need, who to contact, and how to find out more.

You'll have the chance to inspect locally available Passive House components and materials, access information, and talk directly to an accredited Passive House builder. 

Take along an open mind and lots of questions!

The free seminar will be held on Thursday 6 February at the Goolwa Council Chambers, 11 Cadell Street, from 5.30 to 7.30pm.

Alexandrina Council and Resilient Hills & Coasts are sponsors of the event. Register to attend via Eventbrite.