Why We Do What We Do
In a changing world, disrupted by climate change, disease, economic uncertainty and anxiety, the one constant refuge is home. We spend over 90% of our time indoors, and with more work time now at home instead of our workplaces, our well-being, comfort, health and the way we touch the earth at home now take on even greater significance.
We need to reimagine our habitat- both in how it works for us, and how it works in the rest of the world.
Understanding that current building methodologies will not survive the changes required to meet the needs of healthy, comfortable, efficient homes demanded by you, the home owner, or meet the global energy targets set by Governments the world over, we asked ourselves what will the ‘new normal’ look like in building thinking in 10 years time, We researched many models to find global best practice. The design principles needed to allow for individuality and design to remain at the core of the process, but result in the healthy, comfortable, low energy homes our clients were asking for. And, it had to be scientifically verified and tested.
Passive House is that global standard bearer for healthy, environmentally conscious homes.
The methodologies were designed by academics, improved by architects, scientists and builders, and have been tested and improved upon for over 30 years. The learnings from the science and design thinking developed over the last 30 years can be used to inform the thinking for all buildings- not just for those who wish to build to Passive House standards. However there is an additional element to take into account, shading for the Australian summer, which the Europeans do not need to think so much about!
Our team can help work through how you want your habitat to work for you, guide you through the intricacies of environmentally conscious, low energy building methodologies, and design a habitat that will work for you in the way you want it to.
About Us
We aim to help everyone live in a healthy, beautiful, energy efficient and sustainably designed home. Specialising in sustainable building design, we use the principles of Passive House, one of the world’s most stringent energy efficient design standards, to inform our designs relative to circumstances and budgets. Our belief is that a home should primarily ‘live well’, yet touch the earth lightly and inspire through design.
We have one of the largest cohorts of Certified Passive House Designers in Australia. The team is a blend of experienced designers and graduates who bring fresh perspectives to the thinking and visualisation of our projects. The combination of experience and unbridled design thinking creates enviable results for our clients.
We offer a complete interior and building design service for home improvements and new construction, with a team of award winning designers and specialists who have both local and international experience. We specialize in energy efficient homes.
Net Zero Habitats
Our Net Zero Habitats are a collection of pre-designed, prefabricated homes that make high-performance living more accessible.
Designed for flexibility, they can be used as family homes, secondary dwellings, studios or private retreats — all built around the same core principle: healthy, comfortable and truly sustainable living.
These homes are designed to achieve net zero performance, producing more energy than they consume, while delivering exceptional comfort and efficiency year-round. In many locations across Australia, they can reach up to a 10-star energy rating, meaning virtually no energy is required for heating and cooling.
Built with high-performance materials and a carefully considered construction system, they offer long-term durability, low running costs and a simplified path to building better.
And for those wanting to go even further, our designs can be readily upgraded to Passive House certification.
Explore our range of Net Zero Habitats and discover a smarter way to build.
With offices in Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra we are able to work with clients across the country.