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On poking the hornetโ€™s nest of Passive House

Our next Big Debate will poke the hornetโ€™s nest. Is Passive House the ideal solution for future fit buildings? Or will it create unliveable houses with occupants who forget to open windows, forget to change the filters on the low energy mechanical ventilation heat recovery (MVHR) and find mould everywhere?

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ARBS 2026 headlines with the big ambitions

The top leaders in the sustainability and the built environment gathered at the 2026 ARBS conference in May in an opening session to inspire decarbonisation of the HVAC&Rโ€ฆ

Planning Institute’s 2026 winners revealed

The winners of the Planning Institute of Australiaโ€™s annual National Awards for Planning Excellence on Wednesday night celebrated projects that deliver healthier environments, stronger community connections and resilientโ€ฆ

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