Jenny Edwards

Scientist and founder, Light House ArchiScience

2025 ACT Australian of the Year Nominee

Jenny Edwards brings her background in science and communication to her role as lead scientist at her award-winning home design and retrofitting company, Light House ArchiScience.  

Jenny believes science can guide us towards more sustainable and energy-efficient living in well-designed, welcoming and light-filled homes. She introduced the building envelope testing techniques of thermal imaging and air leakage testing to the Canberra region, and through Light House is aiming to transform the residential landscape in the territory. 
 
Jenny is passionate about empowering the broader community by passing on knowledge about how to create comfortable and climate-resilient housing, inspiring grassroots sustainable action through simple scientific principles and smart science-based design. She shares her expertise through regular presenting and speaking engagements, authoring articles, and through her online presence at Light House and as Fixit Chicks on Instagram.  

Jenny was named the Energy Efficiency Champion at the National Energy Efficiency Conference in 2023.