The Knowledge Platform for Passivhaus in Australia
24 June: Training Day
25 - 26 June: Conference
27 June: Site Tours
Book now for early bird discount
Pullman Albert Park, Melbourne
THRIVE is a national Passivhaus knowledge hub shaping the future of high-performance buildings in Australia. As the country’s largest event dedicated to Passivhaus, THRIVE 2026 brings together leading expertise from across the sector.
25+ expert presenters, 250 Passivhaus professionals,
20+ Trade Show exhibitors, Training Sessions and 3 extra events.
Schedule
Weds 24 June
Passivhaus Practical Training
Focus: Airtightness membranes, thermal bridge mitigation, and MVHR installation.
Includes morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea.
Thurs 25 June
THRIVE Day 1: Principles & Practice
08:30: Registration & Welcome Coffee
09:00: Keynote Address
10:00: Morning Tea & Networking
10:30: Case Study Session
11:15: Panel Discussion
12:00: Lunch, Trade Show Discovery & Networking
13:00: Technical Presentation
14:00: Case Study Session
15:00: Afternoon Tea
15:30: Panel Discussion
16:15: Presentation
17:00: Day 1 Wrap-up
18:00: Evening Networking Event (Separate ticket required)
Fri 26 June
THRIVE Day 2: Technical & Global
09:00: Presentation:
10:00: Morning Tea & Trade Show Browse
10:30: Technical Session
11:15: Panel Discussion
12:00: Lunch, Trade Show
13:00: Global Insights
14:00: Presentation
15:00: Afternoon Tea
15:30: Expert Panel
16:15: Closing Keynote
17:00: Conference Close
Sat 27 June
Site Tour
08:00 – 14:00: Exclusive Project Site Tour
Guided walkthroughs of three local Certified Passivhaus projects.
Q&A with the architects and builders on-site
Please Note: The final agenda, including full speaker details and specific session titles, will be officially published by the end of next week. Keep an eye on your inbox, we have a few more exciting speaker reveals dropping over the next few days.
Australia’s Biggest Industry Event
for Passivhaus Professionals
Whether you’re an architect, building designer, builder, developer, building owner, engineer, product manufacturer, financial institution, policy-maker, part of government or the not-for-profit sector, THRIVE 2026 is your gateway to the latest advancements in Passivhaus design and delivery.
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Discover Products and Connect with Manufacturers
Over 20 exhibitors will showcase their products and services during Day 1 and Day 2 of the conference. The Trade Show is your opportunity to explore the latest Passivhaus innovations and meet manufacturers in person.
Conference attendees receive free access to the Trade Show on both days.
The Trade Show is also open to the public from 1:00 – 3:00 PM daily. (Public bookings will open later this year and will be linked here.)
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Save $250+ on ticket prices by booking early
> Early bird member ticket: $895
> Early bird non-member ticket: $1,040> Member ticket: $1,150
> Non-member ticket: $1,290
For all prices, GST will be added at checkout.
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Early bird discounts end March 31stCPD to be announced
Last year’s conference had 9.5 CPD points for builders, engineers and architects (formal), and 16 Passivhaus CPD points, with more to be gained from the training day and site tour. We predict the CPD will be similar this year, but will announce CPD as soon as confirmed. -
Venue: Pullman Albert Park, Melbourne
65 Queens Rd, Albert Park VIC 3004
Pullman will offer a 10% discount for Conference delegates.
From Melbourne Airport:
Frequent SkyBus coaches run roughly every 10–20 minutes to Southern Cross Station, or there are taxis - both of which take about 25 -30 minutes depending on traffic.From Southern Cross or other central stations:
Regular trams on St Kilda Road (for example route 6) run every few minutes, with a travel time of about 15 - 20 minutes plus a short walk.
Parking
Pullman offer $25 flat daily rate for conference delegates.
Program
THRIVE Day 1
Andy Marlow, Director of Envirotecture, presents Retrofit, the only Game in Town
Drawing on experience from four certified retrofit projects, this candid session explores where to spend effort, where not to, what can derail a project, and the mistakes that shaped better outcomes.
Cameron Munro, Director of Passive Analytics, Matt Carland, Director of Carland Constructions, and Sarah Zhou, homeowner, present EnerPHIT Transformation of a 1980s Brick Veneer Project Home
This presentation explores practical retrofit strategies, key design decisions, and the homeowner journey, including post-occupancy insights. It offers real-world lessons for upgrading Australia’s most common housing type.
Harriet Oswald, Associate Director at Grimshaw Architects, presents Regenerative Tourism: Twelve Apostles Redevelopment
Regenerative tourism can restore Country, sustain culture, and deliver high-performance architecture. Drawing on this project, Harriet shares lessons in co-authorship with Traditional Owners, Passivhaus delivery in a harsh coastal environment, and integration of cultural stewardship with technical excellence.
Linden Thorley , Director of Linden Thorley Architects, and Trent Clark, Director at Red Cedar Constructions, present Airtightness: Passivhaus, or Not Quite?
Linden and Trent tackle the uncomfortable reality of near-miss airtightness results. This session explores what 0.65 or 1.05 ACH really means for building performance, resolving issues, and realistic expectations. Concludes with a panel discussion and the launch of a shared airtightness testing protocol.
Megan Ancliffe (UK), Passivhaus Designer at Delta Q, presents Lessons from Affordable Passivhaus Housing Blocks in London
Looking at built projects, this talk explores how early strategy, intelligent form factor, collaboration, and on-site culture make Passivhaus affordable at scale in London.
Marcus Strang, Technical Lead (Passivhaus) of HIP v. HYPE, presents Benefits and Frameworks for EnerPHit Adaptive Reuse
Looking at residential retrofits and an adaptive-reuse school project, this session shares practical lessons on detailing, moisture safety, and collaborative tools to explain how low-cost EnerPHit projects can be delivered at scale.
THRIVE Day 2
Dr. Barry McCarron, Visiting Professor at University of Ulster, presents Using Analogies for Fun and Impactful Passivhaus Education and Delivery
Dr McCarron shows how carefully constructed analogies reduce resistance, and support confident decision-making across design teams, clients, and construction environments.
Colin Brandt, Principal of the Brandt Design Group, presents
A Step in the Right Direction: Adaptive Reuse and Passivhaus on Campus
Colin Brandt reflects on incremental decision-making, cost and risk conversations, and the practical steps that helped a school client confidently embrace Passivhaus within heritage and acoustic constraints.
Daniel Jakobs, Technical Systems and Solutions Lead at Proclima, presents Making Passivhaus Walls Boring (Residential and Commercial)
Daniel Jakobs demonstrates how simplified, tested wall systems can reduce weathertightness risk in Passivhaus projects by focusing on common failure points, construction sequencing, and repeatable assemblies.
Gillian Manning, Architect at Gillian Manning Architecture, presents
The Story of the Kitchen
Explores the evolution of the kitchen and hearth up and its function within social activity in the home, up to the Passivhaus Standard of the present day.
Ivi Sims, Director of Indoor Air Quality Association, presents How Moisture-Safe Passivhaus Buildings Get Delivered
Drawing on real CLT Passivhaus projects in NSW, this session explores how moisture safety depends on shared understanding, communication, and trust across project teams. Ivi Sims highlights practical strategies for managing condensation risk, from design to handover.
Joel Seagren, National MVHR Solutions Engineer at Fantech, presents APA Standards, Codes, Legislation Advocacy Working Group
Unpacks the modelling assumptions behind APA’s incubator analysis comparing Passivhaus heating and cooling demand with NatHERS 7-Star benchmarks. Joel Seagren explains how the results were produced, what the headline numbers mean, and how to confidently discuss Passivhaus performance when challenged by clients or critics.
Tom Davies, Director of CarbonLite, presents The Sustainable Homes of the Future - How We Got There (Modular Construction)
and more….
25+ expert presenters, 250 Passivhaus professionals,
20+ Trade Show exhibitors, Training Sessions and 3 extra fringe events, over 2 days.
Extra Events
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Get hands on experience with the industry's most popular materials so you can really understand key products, and receive top tier knowledge and advice from Passivhaus experts.
THIS TRAINING IS IDEAL FOR:
Anyone who has completed a Passivhaus Certified course, looking to receive some hands-on experience
Trades people who are working alongside a Certified Tradesperson, on a Certified Passivhaus project
Certified Designers looking to improve their ability to working with trades on a Certified Passivhaus project
CPD POINTS AVAILABLE:
Practical Training Day only
Architects Formal 4.5 | Informal 4
Builders and Engineers 4.5
Passivhaus 8Conference with Practical Training Day
Architects Formal 10 | Informal 4
Builders and Engineers 14
Passivhaus 16
Bookings to open soon -
Optional practical sessions led by Passivhaus product manufacturers teaching you how to install and use their product. Training and Trainers for 2026 TBA.
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This year as requested the project tour will happen from 8am - early afternoon, allowing you to travel the same day.
We will be touring multiple buildings this year, allowing you to see how Passivhaus is applied to different types of project.
Schedule and projects to be announced soon.
Bookings for workshops and site tour will open later in the year.
Thank you to our Partners
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Thriving and Jiving
This year we have found a beautiful venue with a great atmosphere and good food and drink. Join us for relaxed and fun socialising with conference attendees.
This event is open to everyone, including those who can't attend the conference but still want to network.
Members & non-members welcome
Venue:
> 25 June 2025, 6:00 - 9:00pm
> Venue TBC
Tickets for this event are sold separately.
Meet the THRIVE 2026 Conference Committee
Jane Cameron
Jane Cameron Architects
Luc Plowman
Detail Green
Christie Hartfiel
Christie Hartfiel Architectural Design
Pablo Sepulveda
Impactful Futures
Elsie Wang
PHPP Design
Venue: Pullman Albert Park, Melbourne
65 Queens Rd, Albert Park VIC 3004
Dates: June 25 - 26 2026
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