296: Inside Thrive 2026 with Andy Marlow

In this episode of the Passive House Podcast, Matthew Cutler Welsh talks with Andy Marlow, director at Envirotecture and Passive House Design and Construct, for a recap of Thrive 2026 in Melbourne. Andy shares his take on the growing presence of volume builders and even a retirement living provider at the conference, the ongoing challenge of scaling prefabrication despite its clear advantages, and how ventilation and airtightness are being marketed as premium upgrades in the broader housing market. The conversation also touches on Australia's patchy policy landscape around retrofits and property incentives, new products spotted at the conference, and what's next for Envirotecture as they relaunch their pre-designed home offering.

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