Garry Baverstock

Who is Garry Baverstock?

Garry Frederick Baverstock is an Australian Perth-based architect, property developer, author and scientist, specialising in energy efficient building design. He was one of the pioneers of sustainable architecture in Australia, championing passive solar design of buildings and the use of solar energy. The founder of Ecotect Architects in 1969, he is a professor and Built Environment Program Manager of the Research Institute of Sustainable Energy at Murdoch University in Perth. He became president of the International Solar Energy Society in Western Australia after holding the position of Honorary Secretary from 1979-1986. His work is primarily involved with solar energy design and promoting green urbanism. He has designed over 700 solar houses in all climates throughout Australia. Along with his wife Julia Hayes, he designed the eco-friendly Swanbourne Business Centre in Swanbourne.

Baverstock has received numerous awards, including The Order of Australia in public recognition of his environmental and philanthropic achievements. In 2008 it was reported that Baverstock presented a $A500,000 rescue package to community television station Access 31.