Join us for a walk-through and talk at Catalina Sustainable Home. Griff will discuss the basics of passive solar design and how it works in the home. After the talk, you will be able to walk through the home, look at the features discussed, and ask questions.

The talk will include;

What exactly is north facing? Don't all blocks face north?
What is the difference between Passive Solar Design & Passiv Haus?
De-mystifying energy star ratings, NatHERS, net zero and carbon positive
Thermal mass, what is it and how is it used?
Insulation, when and where do I need to install it.
Naturally cooling your home - Breeze paths/airflow.
Construction materials and how they affect your home's performance.

Date & Times

10am - 12pm Saturday 6th September (registration opens at 9:30am)
10am - 12pm Sunday 14th September (registration opens at 9:30am)
10am - 12pm Sunday 21st September (registration opens at 9:30am)
12pm - 2pm Thursday 25th September (registration opens at 11:30am)

Door Prize, one subscription to either Sanctuary or Renew magazine will be given away at each talk. Members from the Renew Perth Branch will be at the talks with Sanctuary and Renew magazines for sale at discounted prices.

Booking tickets

Tickets are sold through Humanitix.
Tickets are $10 per person or $15 for two tickets, including GST plus booking fee.
Instant confirmation from order@humanitix.com if you do not receive your confirmation within minutes please check your email junk folder. If you still can't find them, let us know via events@solardwellings.com.au we will send them to you. (Our office hours are 9am-5pm Monday to Friday)
Do not print tickets, we would like to reduce waste and keep our carbon footprint low.
All profits go to Renew Australia Inc. A national, not-for-profit organisation that inspires, enables and advocates for people to live sustainably in their homes and communities. Established in 1980, Renew provides expert, independent advice on sustainable solutions for the home to households, government and industry.
Book early as space is limited.

At the event

Please arrive early to register (we will be there 30 minutes before). This keeps the tour moving smoothly and allows everyone plenty of time to look around and ask questions before the talk.
We will send you an email closer to the date with more information.

If you would like to see more passive solar homes built by Solar Dwellings, join us on the SD Bus Tour in October, click here for more information.

PHOTOGRAPHY AND/OR FILMING – please be aware that you may be photographed and/or filmed you hereby give Solar Dwellings and Catalina Regional Council the unqualified right to take pictures and/or recordings of you and grant the perpetual right to use your likeness, image, photo (collectively, “image”), without compensation, for use in any medium and to put the finished pictures/recordings to any legitimate use without limitation or reservation. If you do not want to be photographed or recorded, let us know at registration.

Please contact the Solar Dwellings team if you have any questions on 9444 4400 or email events@solardwellings.com.au

We look forward to seeing you.

Contact the host of Passive Solar Design at Catalina

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