What is it?

The Passive Aggressor is an AI-powered energy efficiency assistant designed to guide users through the maze of energy-saving strategies, materials, and design principles in residential construction. It combines insights from industry standards, sustainable building practices, and real-world expertise to deliver clear, practical advice.

Whether you’re exploring solar panels, passive design techniques, or ways to make an older home more efficient, the Passive Aggressor provides straightforward explanations, actionable tips, and context to help you make more informed decisions.

Why Use It?

Unlike general-purpose Ai Tools, the Passive Aggressor is powered by a curated knowledge base built specifically for residential construction and energy efficiency. Drawing on our blog content, and Australian-specific regulations like NatHERS and BASIX, it provides reliable, tailored answers that you won’t find elsewhere.

What Sets Us Apart

  • Tailored Expertise: Focused exclusively on energy efficiency in residential construction.
  • Australian Context: Provides insights aligned with Australian standards, practices, and climate considerations.
  • Actionable Advice: Offers practical strategies for improving energy efficiency, whether you’re building new or upgrading an existing home.

Potential Use Cases

Exploring Energy-Saving Technologies

  • Learn about solar panels, double-glazed windows, and energy-efficient appliances.
  • Understand how each option reduces energy use and lowers utility bills.

Optimising Home Design

  • Discover passive design principles like orientation, shading, and thermal mass.
  • Find ways to balance comfort and energy savings during the planning stage.

Improving Existing Homes

  • Get tips on insulation upgrades, sealing air leaks, and retrofitting energy-efficient features.
  • Learn how to reduce energy costs without a full-scale renovation.
  • Understand NatHERS energy ratings, BASIX compliance, and other local certifications.
  • Ensure your home meets or exceeds regulatory requirements while maximising efficiency.

Potential Users

First-Time Homeowners

Anyone planning their dream home who wants to maximise energy efficiency from day one.

Renovators

Homeowners seeking practical ways to reduce energy costs and their carbon footprint.

Builders and Contractors

Professionals looking for a quick way to explain energy-efficient practices to clients.

Real Estate Agents and Investors

Agents and investors seeking insights on how energy-efficient features can enhance property value.

Hypothetical Scenario

Meet Sarah, a homeowner planning her new house in Brisbane. She’s heard about passive design but isn’t sure how it works or if it’s worth it. She also wants to install solar panels but doesn’t know how to calculate her energy needs.

She turns into the Passive Aggressor. After typing in “passive design,” Sarah gets a clear explanation of concepts like thermal mass, shading, and cross-ventilation, along with advice on working with her builder to implement these strategies.

Next, she asks about “solar panel sizing” and learns how to assess her energy usage and choose the right system for her family. Over the course of her build, Sarah keeps returning to the Passive Aggressor for advice on insulation, double-glazing, and compliance with NatHERS ratings.

With the Passive Aggressor’s help, Sarah designs a home that’s not only comfortable and cost-efficient but also environmentally friendly—giving her peace of mind for years to come.