Please join us for another ASBN SustainabiliTEA - a time to enjoy some tea (or morning beverage of your choice) whilst having a yarn about a diversity of topics around sustainable and regenerative built environments.

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Are you ready for the additional energy efficiency compliance requirements coming in October 2024? Don't worry, we have got you covered.

Ben Walsham from ARKATA, a residential energy efficiency consultancy, will be presenting to all who attend at our upcoming SustainabiliTEA, about the implementation of Whole of Home within the energy efficiency requirements of NCC 2022.

We look forward to hearing Ben's insights, whilst sharing space with you all virtually over a soothing cuppa!

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About the Speaker
Ben Walsham is the driving force behind ARKATA, a Residential Energy Efficiency Consultancy dedicated to transforming homes into healthy, comfortable, and resilient living spaces. With a Master’s degree in Architecture, Ben’s journey began in a dual architectural firm and South Australian builder, where he gained invaluable hands-on experience in residential construction and project coordination. Ben’s professional expertise lies in sustainability consulting, where he combines an architect’s vision, a builder’s practical knowledge, and sustainability expertise to advise on projects holistically. His work encompasses design optimisation, data analytics and communication, building performance simulation, NatHERS ratings, and identification of balanced yet valuable building specifications, ensuring that homes not only meet but exceed energy efficiency standards. Passionate about creating homes that enhance living and foster well-being, Ben collaborates with like-minded stakeholders to deliver extraordinary outcomes. His mission is to redefine how we live, one Australian home at a time.

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Acknowledgement of Country

Adelaide Sustainable Building Network acknowledges the Kaurna People of the Adelaide Plains, Tarntanya, where our work is most often undertaken. We also acknowledge the Peramangk People of the Mt Lofty Ranges, the Ngarrindjeri of Fleurieu, Coorong and lower Murray regions and the Ngadjuri of the Barossa and Mid-North as the traditional custodians of the land where we live and work. We pay our respects to all Elders, past and present, of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nations.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander spirituality recognises the connectedness of people and culture with earth, sky and water country. The land is alive with traces of Dreaming ancestors. Always was, always will be, Aboriginal land