The People Behind HausInsights

Jacqui is an architectural engineer from Germany who has worked in building design and energy consultancy in both Germany and Australia over 10 years. She completed her PhD at the University of Wollongong’s Sustainable Buildings Research Centre, investigating the heat and moisture performance of wall systems in Australian homes.

Jacqui was always fascinated by buildings and how they interact with people and the surrounding environment. During her studies and travelling the world her passion for building design suited to culture and climate grew. So did her enthusiasm in being part of making a change towards climate adapted, resource efficient and healthy homes in Australia.

Jacqui is an advocate for making building performance visible, understandable and actionable, so every Illawarra household can make confident decisions living in a comfortable and healthy home.

Jacqui lives in Wollongong with her partner and two kids, so she knows first-hand what our local homes are like to live in.