SPPHC 2023 - Call for Abstracts |
The South Pacific Passive House Conference will be held for the first time in Sydney from 5th and 6th May 2023.
The below form is to submit your application to give a presentation at the South Pacific Passive House Conference 2023.
Conference theme- THRIVE
We have faced the harsh reality of the climate emergency in recent years. The 2019-20 bushfires were the most catastrophic bushfire events ever experienced in Australia’s history lives were lost, almost 19 million hectares burnt, and nearly billions of animals were impacted. This unprecedented disaster, alongside extreme weather conditions, floods, and the pandemic, has presented us with an opportunity to reevaluate our priorities and understand the real value of being well. Our health and the health of the planet are intrinsically connected. This is where Passive House steps in, with proven solutions to improve health and well-being, and achieve comfortable, energy-efficient, and resilient buildings that empower occupants to thrive, whilst aiming to minimise the depletion of our planet’s precious resources.
How to expand on the theme
We are eager to hear from a wide range of professionals who can all provide their unique experiences and perspectives. This may include expansions on the theme such as taking a deep dive into the mental and physical health benefits of passive house for individuals to thrive or the redistribution of money in economies with zero to no energy costs/ low operational building costs, or even the psychology of selling sustainable services to support APHA member businesses thrive, thriving supply chains to increase access to materials and much more.
Abstract requirements
- Abstracts should be around 200 words and their duration should be between 20-50 minutes depending on the time needed and the type of presentation.
- Acceptance will be emailed to all those who submit by this deadline.
- Accepted speakers will be required to provide their presentation on an APHA template and according to our style guide for distribution to our members post-conference.
- How will you engage a digital audience in addition to a face-to-face one?
Types of presentations that will be considered
Various formats are available for consideration at the conference. This includes- keynotes, dual presenters, panel discussions and interactive workshops.
Who will be listening
Attendees are typically professional consultants or builders that specialise in passive house design and building. In addition, they will also be working on a broader range of building projects with sustainability goals. Attendees are a mixture of our members and non-members.
Applications close on October 7th.
Good luck and thanks in advance for your proposal!