Builder and Designer Solutions Session – Ballarat

Philip has been the Sustainable Building Advisor at Master Builders Victoria for the past 20 years and has worked on building and construction related projects and research for the last 24 years.

Phil’s extensive experience in education and training has informed the development of nationally recognised sustainable construction training programs and the national roll out of the accredited Master Builder Green Living program.

He has provided advice on energy efficiency, sustainability solutions and onsite environmental management on projects ranging from large infrastructure developments to small residential building companies.

Phil has presented at forums and conferences both nationally and internationally on sustainability, modular construction, and emerging industry trends.

Allan started his apprenticeship in Ballarat as a carpenter/joiner in 1980 and started his own business, Hocking Homes in 1990. He built his first energy efficient home in 1992 (well it was more energy efficient than the standard build at the time).

He was determined that focusing on energy efficient buildings was essential at that time, as his clients reported that the house was the most comfortable, they had ever experienced. Despite achieving progressive improvements, he observed that the standards and methodologies used had certain limitations and shortcomings.

At a Green Living conference held by the Master Builders Association of Victoria, he heard a speaker talking about Passivhaus. Because of his previous experience he instantly understood the importance of the Passivhaus process and why it was so much better than the standards he had been following. He completed the Passivhaus Tradesperson course in 2015, as well as obtaining the equipment, and training, to do Blower Door Testing.