Garry Baverstock AM is a 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.
Mr Baverstock has designed over 700 solar houses in all climates throughout Australia and has authored over 50 papers and publications, including co-authorship of the design manual "Low Energy Buildings in Australia" (1986).
Mr Baverstock founded Ecotect Architects in 1969, and is a co-founder and director of the solar energy website solar-e.com. He is also an adjunct professor and built environment program manager of the Research Institute of Sustainable Energy at Murdoch University.
Mr Baverstock has been president of the International Solar Energy Society in Western Australia after holding the position of Honorary Secretary from 1979–1986. He was made a Life Fellow of the Australian Institute of Architects.
In 2006, Mr Baverstock was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia for services to architecture, the environment, and the community through education about the importance of passive solar and energy efficient design for houses and other buildings.
