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THRIVE 25 Expo Part 2

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Show Notes

In this episode, I continue my coverage of the THRIVE 25 Conference with a series of interviews from the trade show floor. I spoke with leading suppliers whose products and innovations are helping shape the future of Passive House construction in Australasia. From high-performance windows to advanced ventilation systems, each guest shares their unique contribution to better building. https://www.passivhausassociation.com.au/

1. Scott Hogan – DEHUM Scott discusses DEHUM’s advanced humidity control systems and their role in maintaining optimal indoor environments for Passive House projects. https://dehum.com.au

2. Mark Ristevski – XTour3D Mark introduces XTour3D’s cutting-edge 3D scanning solutions for construction, bringing ‘digital twin’ technology to the residential market. https://xtour.com.au/

3. Mike Ward – Australian Glass Group Mike shares insights into high-performance glazing solutions and the importance of energy-efficient glass in Passive House design. https://agg.com.au/

4. Mark Heyman – Rotho Blaas Mark highlights Rotho Blaas’ construction systems, including airtightness and waterproofing. https://www.rothoblaas.com/

5. Ashley Griffs – BINQ Windows Ashley showcases BINQ’s locally manufactured timber, alu-clad, and uPVC windows that meet Passive House standards for thermal performance and security. https://www.binq.com.au/

6. Adam Socha – Kinzel Industries & Aluplast Adam talks about Kinzel’s partnership with Aluplast, delivering innovative uPVC window systems with exceptional energy efficiency and design flexibility. https://www.aluplast.net/eng-int/company/

7. James Hazelwood – Hygge Windows James presents Hygge Windows’ approach to combining aesthetics and performance in window design, tailored for sustainable living. https://hyggewindows.com.au/

8. Harley Truong – Logikhaus Harley explains Logikhaus’ commitment to Passive House certified windows and doors, and their role in delivering high-performance building envelopes. Plus a summary of Harley’s conference presentation, proposing how we might report and communicate better about Passive House benefits. https://www.logikhaus.com.au/

Once again, a big thank you to Andy Marlow and Taline Edwards at Envirotecture for making this possible. https://www.envirotecture.com.au/

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