Want to build your dream earth home but struggling with red tape to get it approved?
Please join us at the Earth Building Association of Australia’s (EBAA) annual conference to hear the experts and meet like-minded people!
The conference theme is, Getting your Earth Home Approved, and will include formal talks, as well as hands-on practical workshops and demonstrations. Held on Friday 4th – Sunday 6th April 2025, at Western Sydney University – Hawkesbury Campus, Richmond NSW.
We will address the various challenges & know-how associated with designing, building and obtaining approval for earth buildings including:
- Navigating building codes and planning regulations
- Overcoming regulatory hurdles (bushfire, FRL, thermal comfort, weatherproofing, structural adequacy etc.)
- Innovative solutions (DTS v/s Performance-based solutions) for meeting codes & standards. How to write Performance Based Solutions and Deemed to Satisfy Solutions and give examples that work.
- Case studies of earth building with regard to achieving compliance & approval
- General information to allow easier approvals to facilitate more earth building.
Registration:
3-day Conference Package (Includes attendance, lunch, snacks and dinner)
Individual non-members $ 450/person
EBAA members $ 375/person
Student/Unwaged $ 250/person
Spouse $ 250/person
Accommodation on site is available but limited. Private single-bed rooms in a four-bedroom villa with one bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen and a dining setting. There is a lounge area with a sofa and TV. Non-smoking, heating, ceiling fans, linen & towels provided, desk. Bring your toiletries. Breakfast included.
Options:
$170/person/2-nights (Friday & Saturday)
$255/person/3-nights (Thursday, Friday & Saturday),
The conference will start at approximately 9:00 am on Friday April 4th and will end at 4:30 pm on Sunday April 6th. (This schedule is subject to change, so please check back. All participants will be notified of any updates). Campus village guests’ check out time is 10:00am on Sunday April 6th.
There will be a hands-on earth building experience from Monday March 31st to Thursday April 3rd headed by Ray Trappel. Conference participants have the opportunity to join this hands-on experience for free (you will have to organise your food and accommodation for these days). Please note that this is not a formal workshop, you can join any day, get your hands dirty, or simply watch and observe. For details, please email Ray or call 0419721742.
Know more about our Speakers and Workshop Presenters. Click below.
EBAA Conference 2025 Presenters
CPD POINTS
Architects can claim up to 9 formal CPD points by attending this conference. CPD form to be released soon
Builders can claim up to 12 CPD points by attending this conference. CPD form to be released soon
If you want to become a member of the EBAA and take advantage of the members’ discount, please go to our Membership page.
NOTE: *Pets are not allowed at the conference venue. This rule is strictly implemented by Western Sydney University Village – Hawkesbury.
Registration extended until 1st April
Accommodation on campus is now fully booked. But there is a possible availability soon. Email us if you are interested to be on the waiting list.
EBAA Conference 2025 Programme
LOCATION
University of Western Sydney – Hawkesbury & Secret Garden
Bourke Street, Richmond NSW 2753
Contact Event Organiser
Phone 0429 321 104