Passive House
Passive House —
Design & Consultancy in Melbourne & the Yarra Valley
Concept
A Passive House (Passivhaus) is a building designed to remain comfortable in every season while using a fraction of the energy of a conventional home. It's the world's most rigorous low-energy building standard, developed in Germany and adapted carefully for Australian climates.
In practice, a Passive House feels different the moment you step inside: even temperatures, fresh filtered air, and a stillness that comes from a well-sealed envelope. There is no harsh summer heat, no winter draughts, and very little need to run heating or cooling at all.
For owners, that means dramatically lower running costs, healthier indoor air, and a home that ages gracefully.
We design to the Passivhaus standard — not as a label, but as a discipline: every detail considered, every assumption tested, every joint detailed before it leaves the studio.
Services
End-to-end architectural services for new homes, renovations, and extensions, designed to the Passivhaus standard — from site analysis and PHPP modelling through documentation, builder coordination, and contract administration.
Best for: owners who value craft, comfort, and a single relationship through the project.
For owners curious whether their existing house can be brought toward Passive House performance — without committing to a full rebuild. We assess the home as it stands, model its current performance, and present clear scenarios with the tradeoffs spelled out: upgraded windows and doors, improved thermal envelope, airtightness work, ventilation strategy.
You leave with a realistic picture of what's possible, what each scenario costs and delivers, and where to start.
Best for: owners of an existing home considering renovation or upgrade, who want a clear-eyed feasibility view before committing to changes.
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