For the Passivhaus Aotearoa Conference 2026, our theme is:
“Passivhaus Is a Team Sport”
And what does every team need?
A uniform.
We’re launching the official PHINZ 2026 T-Shirt Design Competition — and the winning design will be worn by speakers, delegates, sponsors and the PHINZ board – becoming a visible expression of this year’s theme.
This is your opportunity to:
• Showcase your creativity
• Interpret what “Passivhaus is a Team Sport” means to you
• Have your design printed and worn across the country
The winning design will be printed on ethically organic Fair Trade T-shirts by Joyya and seen across our entire conference audience.
The winner receives:
- One free full conference ticket
- Public recognition at the conference
- Feature across PHINZ platforms
Submissions close 15th May 2026
The winner will be announced on Friday, 22nd May 2026.
Let’s create something bold, collaborative and worthy of the community
Design specifications, competition and entry details here
Official T-Shirt Design Competition
Theme: Passivhaus is a Team Sport
Conference: 30–31 July 2026
Venue: Waipuna Conference Centre
The Opportunity
PHINZ invites you to design the official T-shirt for Conference 2026.
This year’s theme — Passivhaus is a Team Sport — recognises the collaboration required to deliver high-performance buildings.
The winning design will be worn by the entire conference community — including Board members, speakers and attendees — and will become a visible expression of the theme across the event.
The Prize
The winning designer will receive:
- One complimentary full conference ticket
- Public recognition at the conference
- Feature across PHINZ communications
The T-Shirts
T-shirts will be produced by Joyya using organic Fair Trade garments.
Your design will be printed across three shirt colours:
- Black – Board Members
- Cobalt Blue – Speakers
- White – Attendees
Your design must work effectively across all three.
Design Specifications
Front
- Maximum print area: 200mm x 200mm
- Screen printed
- Your creative interpretation of the theme
Back
- 200mm x 200mm full colour sponsor logo (mandatory)
- Positioned on upper back
- Final sponsor logo to be confirmed
Sleeves
- One small logo per sleeve
- Passivhaus Aotearoa Conference 2026 + sponsor logo
Design Guidelines
- Original artwork only
- Must align with the theme Passivhaus is a Team Sport
- Suitable for screen printing
- A maximum of 3 colours to be used in your design
- Must be legible and effective at scale
- Must work across black, cobalt and white shirts
- No copyrighted or third-party material
Creative Inspiration
Your design might explore:
- Collaboration across disciplines (architects, engineers, builders)
- Precision, coordination and performance
- The unseen teamwork behind great buildings
- Collective responsibility for better outcomes
- The idea of a “team uniform” in the built environment
There is no single right answer — we are looking for strong, original ideas.
Timeline
Launch: 1 April 2026
Entries Close: 15 May 2026
Winner Announced: 22 May 2026
Judging
All entries will be reviewed by the PHINZ Board.
Designs will be assessed based on:
- Alignment with the theme
- Visual impact
- Suitability across shirt colours
- Print feasibility
- Overall fit with PHINZ identity
Submission Requirements
Please submit:
- Your design file (AI, EPS or high-resolution PDF/PNG)
- A short description (max 150 words):
What does “Passivhaus is a Team Sport” mean in your design?
How to Enter
Submit your design to:
nikki.kruger@passivehouse.nz
Terms
- By entering, you confirm the work is your own
- The winning design becomes the property of PHINZ for use in conference materials
- PHINZ reserves the right to make minor adjustments for print and production
Final Note
This is your opportunity to help shape the identity of PHINZ Conference 2026.
We’re not just looking for a T-shirt design — we’re looking for something our entire community will be proud to wear.
