Builder and Designer Solutions Session – South Melbourne
Event Description
Explore the solutions to building better energy-efficient homes more productively.
The construction industry is often challenged by changing regulations that increase the difficulty of construction and require change. This results in a focus on the barriers to change. In our training sessions, the barriers to change identified are often solved by other people in the room.
In the spirit of this, we plan to gather designers and builders in the same room to explore barriers and develop solutions. A series of short presentations by industry thought leaders will be followed by the opportunity to come together in small groups to explore the barriers to energy-efficient homes and improved productivity.
Themes to be explored
• Is building 7 Star really that hard?
• How do you control those extra costs?
• What role do designers play?
• What role do builders play?
• What have you found to be difficult or expensive to do?
• What do you worry about?
• What do you want to find out more about?
• What tips and tricks can you offer as solutions?
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Speakers / Panellists
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.
Tim has 49 years working experience in the area of Building Design. Since commencing F2 Design in 2000 the practice has developed a reputation for the design of high-performance houses and providing expert advice in energy efficiency and sustainability to architects, building designers, builders, developers and private clients.
The House with No Bills in Renew edition 120 was a description of Tim’s own high-performance house which has delivered carbon neutrality and costs nothing to run.
As the initiator of the BDAV 10 Star Challenge Tim was at the forefront of understanding what it takes to design houses that need no mechanical heating or cooling and the 10 Star House Done Dirty Cheap was the award winner in 2012.
Tim was awarded Design Matters National Life Membership in 2020.
Sean is the Australia and New Zealand Scheme Manager for ATTMA, where he leads efforts to improve building air tightness testing and standards. With over 20 years of experience in building science, he has held key roles at Pro Clima Australia, Efficiency Matrix, and Steven Winter Associates. Sean is also an active contributor to Standards Australia and a strong advocate for high-performance, energy-efficient buildings.
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Session Details
| Time | Session Details | Presenter |
| 8.15 arrival | ||
| 8.45 Start | ||
| 8.45 to 9.10 | Welcome, introduction, description of days activities | |
| 9.10 to 9.30 | Building for energy efficiency and electrification | Phil Alviano |
| 9.30 to 9.50 | Knowing how to design houses that need no heating or cooling makes 7 Star solutions easy. | Tim Adams, F2 Design, |
| 9.50 to 10.10 | Energy savings through airtightness for less cost. | Sean Maxwell, Air Tightness Testing & Measurement Association (ATTMA) |
| 10.10 to 10.40 | Morning Tea | |
| 10.40 to 11.00 | Exploring questions, barriers and solutions. | Mixed builder and designer small group sessions. |
| 11.00 to 11.20 | Report back to larger group | Facilitator |
| 11.20 to 11.30 | Wrap up and future tasks |
Sponsors
2025 State Apprentice of the Year Awards
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