Tassie South Branch

The Tassie South branch of Renew is working in conjunction with the local ASC chapter to present a range of sustainability topics.

Check out the Passive Design for Cool Temperate Climates information sheets.

If you’re a local Renew member then consider joining us and show your enthusiasm for sustainable living!

We meet at The Republic Bar, 299 Elizabeth St, North Hobart, on the first Monday of the month.

Anne Watson: Convenor
Nigel Legge: Secretary
Julian Bunda: Treasurer
Committee Members: Rick Rolls, Guy Greener, Detlev Geard, Michael Fuller, Kerry Watson

Tas South Branch Events

Tas South Branch Event

How building science has driven energy efficiency in designs

7 Jul 2025

Dr Mark Dewsbury, architect and senior lecturer in building science at UTas will be talking about how building science has driven energy efficiency in designs.

Tas South Branch Event

Energy efficient and sustainable homes

7 Apr 2025

Join Renew's Tassie South Branch on 7 April at 7.30pm to hear architect Nigel Legge explain how he has made his home in Hobart more energy efficient, and Ros Woodburn who will talk about her off grid hempcrete home on Bruny Island, how it was built and how she minimises power use and water (and her environmental footprint).

Tas South Branch Event

2/8/21 – Contemporary Construction Using Engineered Wood Products

2 Aug 2021

This is a great opportunity to educate and update staff in your local home construction business or for owner-builders. Craig Kay of Tilling Timber will discuss the advantages of using engineered wood products and new technologies plus the Tilling Smart Frame software.

Tas South Branch Event

7/6/21 – Advances in LED lighting for residential lighting design

7 Jun 2021

Peter Watson from Casa Monde Lighting Specialists in Sandy Bay, who will speak about Advances in LED lighting for residential lighting design. This will include the latest technology, but Peter will also talk about the problems with downlights and insulation, the colour spectrum and LEDs and other issues around lighting: casamonde.com.au

Tas South Branch Event

The Castel Project: Micro-dwellings for young people at risk of homelessness

12 Apr 2021

Richard Burnham from the UTas School of Architecture will introduce the Castle Project, a prefab kit form tiny house that is designed to allow young people independent space in the family backyard to avoid family discord and potential homelessness.