By Coldbuster Floor Heating
Why you MUST get a FREE quote for floor heating before its’ too late.

 Join Rick Florence, CEO of Coldbuster Floor Heating, as he explains how electric floor heating is revolutionizing home comfort and energy efficiency in Australia and why it’s essential to get a floor heating quote to consider, before the floors are down and it’s too late.

Discover the latest innovations in underfloor heating technology, learn about the surprising benefits for your health and wallet, and find out why more Aussie homeowners are making the switch to this luxurious yet affordable heating solution. 

Presented by Solace Creations
Double Glaze Your Home

How to make your home beautiful, cheap to run and more comfortable.

Presented by Canberra Community Bank & Regions
Home Loan 101

Learn the difference between applying for a home loan online and in person. Learn how to make the most of your mortgage by getting a tailored lending solution. Don't miss out—join us for a valuable session!

Presented by Reimagined Habitat
Healthy Buildings - Why passive house isn’t just about energy

Presenter Simone Schenkel, Co-Founder of Gruen Design and former Passive House Chair, is a highly sought-after speaker in the Passive House industry. Recently joining Reimagined Habitat, Simone is excited to deliver an engaging presentation.

 Passive house design surpasses mere energy efficiency; it embraces a holistic approach to building that prioritises occupant comfort, health, sustainability, resilience, durability, and affordability. The talk will illuminate these critical aspects, demonstrating how passive house principles can revolutionise the way we approach architecture and building practices. 

Presented by Homz Transformation
Design to Build: The HOMZ Transformation formula for spaces you'll love

Tired of renovation headaches?

Imagine a home transformation journey where *design* and *build* work seamlessly together—no stress, no surprises, just stunning results. 

 At HOMZ Transformation, we’ve cracked the code. Join us to discover *The Formula for Spaces You’ll Love*: our proven **Design to Build** process that turns your vision into reality. 

 Whether you’re dreaming of a sleek kitchen, a spa-like bathroom, or a full-home overhaul, this talk will reveal: 

✅ How we eliminate budget blowouts and delays. 

✅ Why our end-to-end approach saves time (and sanity!). 

✅ The secret to spaces that don’t just look good—they *feel* like home. 

Perfect for homeowners, investors, or anyone ready to reimagine their space.     

Presented by Fire Halo
Protect your home during the Fire Season as well as keeping you gutters and water tank cleaner for longer all year round.

Fire Halo is an Australian designed and made product that was conceived from the terrible 2019/2020 bushfires that tore through our nation. My partner Frank and I wanted to create a tool in which the homeowner can protect their home without the anxiety of risking injury, while also being able to do so in minutes. The focus of the Fire Halo was to help the elderly and the vulnerable accomplish this feat themselves without seeking assistance as many do not have direct access to close family or friends during these anxious times.

Presented by Solution Tech
Cyber Security for Small Businesses: Navigating the Essential Eight Framework with Multi Cyber award winner!

 Small businesses are the backbone of Australia's economy, but they are increasingly becoming targets of cyber threats. In fact, recent statistics reveal that nearly half of all reported cyber incidents involve small to medium enterprises.

Why? Because cybercriminals often perceive small businesses as having fewer resources to dedicate to security, making them easier targets.

Today, we'll dive into how the Essential Eight Maturity Model, developed by the Australian Cyber Security Centre, provides a practical roadmap to safeguard your business.

 We'll explore: Why the Essential Eight matters. Simple, cost-effective ways to implement it. And how it aligns with compliance requirements for businesses working with government or defence sectors.

Presented by Precast Homes
How to build a house in 10 weeks.

At Precast Homes we use the REZICAST® system to create modern and stylish homes that are:

Built Fast: Using the REZICAST® precast concrete panel system delivers a high quality home in as little as 10 weeks.

Built Tough: Upgrading from brick to precast concrete panels delivers unsurpassed structural strength, avoiding the settlement cracking you get with brick builds.

Superior Living: Removing the constraints of brick unlocks greater design flexibility and superior EER & acoustic benefits.

Presented by Canberra Community Bank & Regions
Home Loan 101

Learn the difference between applying for a home loan online and in person. Learn how to make the most of your mortgage by getting a tailored lending solution. Don't miss out—join us for a valuable session!

Presented by Reimagined Habitat
Is prefabrication the answer to all of our building issues? Depends on who you ask.....

'Prefab' has been a dirty word in the building industry for many years- but WOW has that changed. Prefabrication- in all its guises- is now embraced by Governments and developers as the way to deal with the housing crisis in Australia, yet many builders, designers and trades are slow to/resisting making the change. The term used in Government is 'Modern Methods of Construction' or MMC. But it is not modern, we are just catching up to what many parts of the world have been doing for 30+ years.

Come along to find out what has happened to make this the new industry buzzword, why it has taken off in Australia, what the options are, the tricks and traps along the way and ask some questions and challenge the thinking.

Presented by Colorbond®
Colorbond® shaping design with versatility and style

Looking at new trends for exteriors.
Combining textures, colours, finishes to achieve a cohesive palette for your home.
How Colorbond® is used in the overall design and colour combinations to inspire.

Presented by Masters Builders Association ACT
Building your dream home in the ACT

Hear from Master Builders expert builders and designers as they answer your burning questions about building your dream home in Canberra. Get insights on costs, timelines, renovation versus new builds, common pitfalls, budgeting, and the hottest trends for 2025.

After the panel, chat to our experts and pick up your free copy of the brand-new 2025 edition of BUILD magazine, your go-to building and renovation guide from Master Builders ACT. The guide is packed with fresh inspiration, handy tips, ‘must know’ information and the latest trends to help you create your dream home. The new edition features a tear-out building timeline and checklist to keep you organised.

Our panelists: Matthew Hall (Build Professional), Sunny Malhotra (Sunny Homes), Josh Sammak (Refined Building) and Kier Gregg (Department of Design)

Moderator: Anna Neelagama, CEO, Master Builders ACT

Presented by Homz Transformation
Design to Build: The HOMZ Transformation formula for spaces you'll love

Tired of renovation headaches?

Imagine a home transformation journey where *design* and *build* work seamlessly together—no stress, no surprises, just stunning results. 

 At HOMZ Transformation, we’ve cracked the code. Join us to discover *The Formula for Spaces You’ll Love*: our proven **Design to Build** process that turns your vision into reality. 

 Whether you’re dreaming of a sleek kitchen, a spa-like bathroom, or a full-home overhaul, this talk will reveal: 

✅ How we eliminate budget blowouts and delays. 

✅ Why our end-to-end approach saves time (and sanity!). 

✅ The secret to spaces that don’t just look good—they *feel* like home. 

 Perfect for homeowners, investors, or anyone ready to reimagine their space.     

Presented by Fire Halo
Protect your home during the Fire Season as well as keeping you gutters and water tank cleaner for longer all year round.

Fire Halo is an Australian designed and made product that was conceived from the terrible 2019/2020 bushfires that tore through our nation. My partner Frank and I wanted to create a tool in which the homeowner can protect their home without the anxiety of risking injury, while also being able to do so in minutes. The focus of the Fire Halo was to help the elderly and the vulnerable accomplish this feat themselves without seeking assistance as many do not have direct access to close family or friends during these anxious times.

Presented by Sunstak

Panel discussion - Filardo Ercan Architects, Yellow Architecture, Canberra Granny Flat Builders, Territory Plan and Coordination

Do the new design and zoning rules hinder or help housing affordability?

Presented by Net Zero Plus

Eyes may be the windows to our soul, but windows can calm your soul.

High performance windows can potentially halve the heating and cooling needs of a home, but more importantly they help create a calm, healthy space to soothe our souls.

Come along and learn both the environmental and health benefits of a high performing home, and how windows can be good for the soul

Presented by Filardo Ercan Architects

Which one really is cheaper?
Dive into the costs, benefits, and hidden expenses of each option to uncover the most economical choice for home ownership in today's market.
Make informed decisions for your future.

Panel Q&A - Alexander Watson Home Insulation, Solace Creation, Reimagined Habitat, Sunstak

Have we reached peak energy efficiency and sustainability in home design?

Presented by Coldbuster Floor Heating

Just about everyone loves floor heating, but we estimate only 1% get a quote to consider floor heating before its too late and their floors our down!

We will dispel the myths preventing people from considering this affordable luxury with so many enormous benefits.

Don't be one of the many we hear every day that say "I did my floors but forgot to get a quote to consider floor heating and now my floors are down!"

Presented by Filadro Ercan Architects

Essentials and Exclusions
A journey to designing the heart of your home. Learn to blend functionality with style, discover the must-haves for a seamless cooking experience, and identify what to leave out, ensuring your kitchen isn't just beautiful, but smartly designed for your lifestyle.

Panel Q&A - Alexander Watson Home Insulation, Solace Creation, Reimagined Habitat, Sunstak

Have we reached peak energy efficiency and sustainability in home design?

Presented by Coldbuster Floor Heating

Just about everyone loves floor heating, but we estimate only 1% get a quote to consider floor heating before its too late and their floors our down!

We will dispel the myths preventing people from considering this affordable luxury with so many enormous benefits.

Don't be one of the many we hear every day that say "I did my floors but forgot to get a quote to consider floor heating and now my floors are down!"

Presented by SemiHouse

Dreaming of a guest retreat, a coastal holiday escape, or a granny flat solution for loved ones?
Join me to explore how SemiHouses offer the quality of a traditional home with the flexibility of a mobile space. Discover how these unique builds can navigate ACT/NSW planning rules, often with fewer restrictions than traditional builds. I'll share my own journey of importing a home from China, lessons learned, and how SemiHouse seeks to make these innovative solutions accessible. Whether you want a turn-key solution or have a DIY spirit, learn how this could work for you!    

Panel discussion - Filardo Ercan Architects, Yellow Architecture, Canberra Granny Flat Builders, Territory Plan and Coordination

Do the new design and zoning rules hinder or help housing affordability?

Presented by Reimagined Habitat

What are they and what is right for me?

So, you want an energy efficient, healthy home, but want to have the jargon and differences de-mystified?

Then come along as we go through the different standards, cut through the jargon and answer your questions along the way. In this interactive presentation we invite you to ask questions, challenge the standards and hopefully walk away with a better understanding of what is important and what is right for you.

Presented by NetZero Plus

You have probably seen Grand Designs UK and the homes they show being built with huge panels being craned on to site and a whole house being built to lock up in a matter of days? Well, now you can have that here in Australia, too! Panelised(or factory built) building methodologies have evolved in Europe and North America over the last 30 years in response to the demand for more energy efficient homes, built to exacting standards in quicker timeframes, with less risk. In some countries like Austria up to 35-40% of ALL buildings are built using panelised systems. With local building supply chain and skill shortages, panelised building makes more sense than ever.

Net Zero Plus has more than 50 years combined experience in Europe and is now assisting homeowners, builders, developers and designers to realise better building standards in a timely, cost efficient manner.  Daniel will walk you through this global building (r)evolution and discuss how it works in Australia.

Presented by SunStak

Presented by Architectural Window Systems

ComfortEDGE™ double glazed windows and doors is a revolutionary new range by Architectural Window Systems (AWS). Using patented technology, the embedded reveal delivers outstanding energy performance and a contemporary design aesthetic for residential applications.

This session is not to be missed if you’re looking for an affordable, high performing window and door solution to meet the new NC2022 7 Star NatHERS ratings

Presented by Reimagined Habitat

Our relationship with our homes has changed since Covid tumbled many of us in to the now accepted work from home arrangement. We spend 90% of our life indoors and now, more than ever before, we expect our homes to multitask. To function as shelter, office space, school, yoga studio, kitchen and myriad other functions. We all want our homes to be comfortable, healthy and calm and  now there is increasing scientific evidence that our homes affect both our physical and mental health much more than was previously believed. 

These hybrid expectations of, and extra time in, our homes lead Canberra based Passive House Designer and Sustainable Design Specialist Michael Drage to explore the questions "Are our homes healthy, comfortable and calm? What can we do to make them more so? How can biophilic and other design principles help your respiratory and mental health? And can I do this whilst also being more energy efficient?” Along the way he will give some simple ‘tips and tricks’ to apply to your own residence.