Passivhaus Part 5 - Is it too expensive?
“Is Passivhaus too expensive?” is a question that we get asked all the time, and convincing clients of the affordability of Passivhaus is one of the main hurdles to overcome as an architect. In this part of our Passivhaus series you will discover the financial advantages of Passive House construction. Explore how energy-efficient buildings reduce costs, increase borrowing capacity, and generate long-term savings. Gain insights into financial analyses that compare the long-term savings and benefits of Passive House over conventional construction methods. Discover how Green Loans and incentives can make sustainable building projects cost-neutral or even cost-saving, unlocking greater borrowing capacity and long-term financial freedom.
PASSIVHAUS PART 5 - IS IT TOO EXPENSIVE?
Available On-Demand | 3 Formal CPD Point
Smart Plus Academy Series
Approved by the Institute's Refuel CPD Provider Network.
Overview
“Is Passivhaus too expensive?” is a question that we get asked all the time, and convincing clients of the affordability of Passivhaus is one of the main hurdles to overcome as an architect.
In this part of our Passivhaus series you will discover the financial advantages of Passive House construction. Explore how energy-efficient buildings reduce costs, increase borrowing capacity, and generate long-term savings.
Gain insights into financial analyses that compare the long-term savings and benefits of Passive House over conventional construction methods. Discover how Green Loans and incentives can make sustainable building projects cost-neutral or even cost-saving, unlocking greater borrowing capacity and long-term financial freedom.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course participants should be able to:
- Describe how Passive House construction can reduce energy costs and generate long-term savings.
- Analyse the economic benefits of Passive House projects
- Explain cost-effective design strategies, material selection, and other options that pave the way for cost-neutral or even cost-saving solutions.
- Develop the ability to evaluate the financial feasibility of sustainable building projects by examining construction costs, operational savings, and other factors.
NSCA 2015 Performance Criteria
Passivhaus Part 5 will deliver outcomes related to the following Competency/s from the 2015 National Standard of Competency for Architects:
DESIGN: CONCEPTUAL DESIGN
3.3 Design response incorporates assessment of the physical location and relevant wider regional, contextual and environmental issues.
3.6 Assessment of the economic impact on the project of design strategies and options.
DESIGN: SCHEMATIC DESIGN
4.5 Investigation and integration of appropriate structural, construction, service and transport systems in the project design.
NSCA 2021 Performance Criteria
Passivhaus Part 5 will deliver outcomes related to the following Competency/s from the 2021 National Standard of Competency for Architects:
PROJECT INITIATION AND CONCEPTUAL DESIGN
PC24 Be able to prepare and analyse project development options in response to a project brief – its objectives, budget, user intent and built purpose, risk and timeframes, including environmental sustainability considerations.
PC28 Be able to draw on knowledge from building sciences and technology, environmental sciences and behavioural and social sciences as part of preliminary design research and when developing the conceptual design to optimise the performance of the project.
PC31 Be able to identify, analyse and integrate information relevant to environmental sustainability – such as energy and water consumption, resources depletion, waste, embodied carbon and carbon emissions – over the lifecycle of a project.
Speaker
Daniel Kress
Founder, Smart Plus Academy
Daniel, founder and head trainer at Smart Plus Academy, is known for his engaging, conversational teaching style. As a visionary engineer, entrepreneur, and educator, he excels at simplifying complex concepts and connecting industries.
With experience in construction and sustainable building, Daniel has a dual master's degree in Civil and Structural Engineering, specializing in building physics and science. His passion for sustainability led him to contribute to a European Union research project on sustainable building practices.
At 37, he founded Smart Plus Academy (SPA), which has educated the majority of Australia's certified Passive House professionals. Daniel's mission is to make Passivhaus knowledge accessible globally, promoting sustainable building practices and creating a lasting, positive impact on the cons
Speaker
Julia Kiefer
Architect / Senior Trainer
Certified Passive House Designer
Julia is a senior trainer and passionate architect who has been sharing her expertise in Australia since 2006. She has worked for leading architectural firms in Melbourne, Perth, and Darwin, gaining invaluable insights into Australia's diverse geographic regions and unique climate challenges. Julia is deeply committed to sustainability and energy-efficient building design and became a Certified Passive House Designer in 2018. Since then, she has been dedicated to driving change in the building industry and educating Australians on creating comfortable, healthy, and eco-friendly living spaces.
In 2020, Julia joined Smart Plus Academy as a senior Passive House trainer, expanding her impact by educating building professionals across Australia about the Passive House standard. She shares her passion and expertise to inspire a new generation of sustainable building practitioners. Julia is excited about the global expansion and impact envisioned by SPA and remains committed to empowering others with the knowledge and skills needed to make a lasting, positive difference in the building industry and the world at large.
Price
FORMAL CPD:
Non Members $222
Members $147
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