Green Drinks – Sustainable Houses: Question Time

Event Details

Join us for an engaging and informative evening at the “Sustainable House Day Question Time,” a follow-up to our immensely successful Sustainable House Day events. As part of Geelong Sustainability’s Green Drinks monthly events, this occasion promises to deepen your understanding of sustainable homes and empower you with knowledge to live in a more comfortable and sustainable way..

What to Expect:

At Sustainable House Day Question Time, you’ll have the unique opportunity to engage with experts in sustainable housing and a homeowner who has successfully integrated sustainable practices into their home. This event is designed for everyone, whether you’re a homeowner looking to make your space more sustainable, looking to build a sustainable home, or simply someone curious about sustainable living.

Highlights:

1. Ask the Experts: Our panel will have experts to answer all your burning questions about sustainable building materials, energy-efficient design, architecture, and more. Gain valuable insights to kickstart your sustainable home journey.

2. Homeowner Insights: Meet a homeowner who has transformed their home. Learn from their experiences, challenges, and successes as they share their stories and practical tips.

3. Networking: Connect with like-minded individuals passionate about sustainability. Share ideas, collaborate, and expand your network within the sustainable living community.

4. Green Drinks: Enjoy a refreshing drink while you engage in meaningful discussions about sustainable living. Connect with fellow participants and speakers in a relaxed, social atmosphere.

Pannellists:

Tim Adams

Tim is extremely knowledgeable with 40 years’ experience as a building designer, and has a reputation for cost effective, high performance houses. Tim is a registered building practitioner, Accredited Energy Rater, Fellow and Past President of the Building Design Association of Victoria (BDAV / Design Matters National) where he initiated the BDAV 10 Star Challenge. Tim presents frequently at public events, radio shows and industry conferences. He also writes for several technical publications. The House with No Bills in Renew 120 was a description of Tim’s own high performance house which has delivered carbon neutrality and costs nothing to run.

Bev Merrett

Bev Merrett was one of our Sustainable House Day homeowners last year and has been passionate about sustainable design since High School. Bev finally realised her vision of creating a unique and sustainable home for her family in 2020. Bev focused on reconfiguring the house to maximise passive design for energy efficiency, temperature control and liveability. Materials were re-used where possible and additional recycled elements added for sustainability and character. The addition of a 6.4kw PV system plus electric cooking and heating, means the house is well on the way to becoming a carbon neutral home. Bev has recently launched Greater Good Co, an enterprise focused on empowering authentic and sustainable living, working and being.

Tom Bodycomb

Tom has a Bachelor of Engineering degree and worked with a multinational company in Australia and Europe before transitioning into the publishing sector.

In 2007 Tom launched green magazine with Tamsin O’Neill (editor). The national publication focuses on sustainable architecture and landscape design. Six issues are produced per year and a complementary website is a detailed online resource for homeowners planning a renovation or new project.

About Sustainable House Day:

Sustainable House Day is an annual event that opens the doors to some of the most innovative and environmentally friendly homes across Geelong and the surrounding regions. It showcases real-life examples of homeowners who have embraced sustainability, offering a glimpse into the future of housing. If you missed our Sustainable House Day event, or if you simply want to dive deeper into the world of sustainable living, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Check out more about the event here.