Join a panel of home energy rating experts from the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) to learn how simple design changes can improve the energy efficiency of your new or existing home and keep your family comfortable year round.

Speakers

Jenny Edwards, Light House Architecture and Science

Jenny Edwards is the owner of Light House Architecture and Science, a multi-award-winning business with 15 staff that integrates science with the architectural process to deliver highly efficient, climate resilient homes in the ACT region. She is not an architect. Jenny has a Masters degree in science and is an ACT licensed Building Energy Efficiency Assessor. She’s been doing theoretical testing of designs using thermal performance simulation software, and physical building-envelope testing of built projects, since 2009 (and is very proud of her thermal camera and blower door). Jenny's home, which she designed, is open virtually for Sustainable House Day under the name Canberra Beach House.

Will Duncan and Dean Struys, Directors of 360 Building Solutions

We specialise in building sustainable homes in Canberra and the surrounding region. With ten plus years of industry experience, our passion for quality and sustainability continues to grow.

Our philosophy is to provide a healthy, comfortable, energy efficient home for you and your family through a sustainable approach. Building smarter today for a better tomorrow.

Our work spans across new builds, rebuilds and extensive renovations to enhance our clients’ lifestyle and environmental footprint. Our in-house carpenters and dedicated subcontractor team work together to provide an outstanding outcome throughout each project. Our approach to communication is key to the success of our projects and client satisfaction. We strive to create homes that work with the environment using design and mix of conventional and alternative materials to achieve energy efficient, healthy homes.

Tim Adams, Building Designer

45 years Building Design experience, specialising in high-performance houses.

2000 - F2 Design formed and FirstRate accreditation attained.

Initiated BDAV 10 Star Challenge in 2010 when BDAV President

Canberra house incorporating an adaptation of the 10 Star House Done Dirt Cheap successfully

accommodated the occupants during winter 2017 without needing to turn on the heating.

Regular publications of technical information, BDAV News, Intersect, Renew and Sanctuary.

Rethink Building Materials.

Danielle King, Director, Sustainability Advisor, Educator

Green Moves Aust & Green Building Institute

Danielle King is a highly respected consultant focused on energy and emissions reduction and the sustainable built environment. Her qualifications include a MBA (International Business), Diploma of Management, Sustainability and Carbon Accounting. She is also a fully qualified and accredited Residential Efficiency Scorecard Assessor, Climate Active Registered Consultant and Educator in the field. She has been actively practicing in the field for over 12 years and runs a successful sustainability business based in Melbourne.

Danielle works closely with the building and real estate sector and has participated in feedback to NatHERS, national educational requirements and National Construction Code updates. She utilises NatHERS tools to assist householders gauge the comfort and efficiency of existing and new homes.

Danielle sits on several advisory boards and works with state government programs and other sectors to assist in creating efficient sustainable outcomes for both residential and commercial sectors. Danielle has presented many seminars on sustainable building and business topics and has had numerous journal articles published in a variety of media.

Homeowners

Brady Lane

Carpenter (in the process of becoming a builder). 10 years in the trade.

Built a new house for our family, four years ago using passive solar design. In the process of acquiring a building permit for a renovation/extension.

Having previously built a new 8.1 Star house designed by F2 Design in Teesdale, west of Geelong, it was important that a move to Geelong did not mean sacrificing energy performance and comfort in an alterations and additions project.

Tickets

You will receive the link to attend the webinar in your ticket confirmation email.
This webinar will take place on Zoom. If you need to download Zoom, you can do so here.
We have a number of free tickets available for those experiencing financial difficulty.
Sustainable House Day is a national event by Renew, a non-profit organisation. Renew recognises that this event that takes place on the stolen lands of many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We will be directing 5% of all proceeds generated by these webinars to the Pay the Rent initiative, and 5% to Seed Indigenous Youth Climate Network.