Certified Passive House Designer | PHPP Expert | Building Physics Consultant
Toby Yang is a practitioner at the forefront of the high-performance building industry in Australia. With over a decade of experience spanning sustainable design, renewable energy systems, and complex building physics, Toby specializes in transforming theoretical Passive House concepts into certified, high-performance realities.
Professional Authority & Expertise
Toby holds the prestigious PHPP Expert and Certified Passive House Designer seals from the Passive House Institute (PHI). His technical background is backed by a Master of Engineering (Solar Energy) from the Australian National University, providing him with a deep understanding of the energy modeling and thermal dynamics required for climate-resilient architecture.
Proven Track Record
Unlike many theoretical instructors, Toby’s workflows are forged in the field. His portfolio includes:
Certified Success: Delivery of multiple PHI-certified projects, including the Blue Mountains PH Home (the first certified Passive House in its region) and the LAROS Prefabricated Office.
Diverse Modeling: Expertise in WUFI® hygrothermal moisture risk modeling, Flixo thermal bridge analysis, and advanced HRV/ERV ventilation design.
Industry Breadth: From Blower Door testing (ATTMA Level 1) to 1MW+ commercial solar PV designs, Toby understands the building as a complete, integrated system.
Teaching Philosophy: Bridging the "Missing Middle"
Toby created this course specifically to solve a common problem: the "gap" between passing a certification exam and actually delivering a professional-grade project. His teaching focuses on applied workflow—showing designers and engineers exactly how to use designPH and PHPP as precision design tools rather than just compliance checklists.
When he isn’t modeling energy balances or consulting on-site, Toby is dedicated to building technical documentation and tools that make high-performance building accessible to the wider industry.
