The Rise of Sustainable Builders in Melbourne

Building sustainably isn't just a buzzword for us; it's a core principle that guides everything we do. We believe that a sustainable home is not only better for the environment but also creates a healthier and more comfortable living space for you and your family. That's why we're committed to incorporating cutting-edge techniques like passive house design into our projects.

But is Passive House actually cutting edge? Well, for us, it is not. It's something we have been doing for a while now, and whilst everyone is beginning to consider dipping their toes into it, we are proud to call ourselves expert Passive House Builders. You only need to scroll through our Instagram to understand that we are setting the pace in this area of the industry and the ones pushing for more buildings to be built to this standard.

So why us? What makes us unique?

Collaboration for Success

We believe that collaboration is essential to achieving successful outcomes in sustainable building projects. By involving all stakeholders, including clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors, from the early stages of project planning, we're able to leverage diverse perspectives and expertise to find innovative solutions and overcome challenges. This collaborative approach fosters a sense of ownership and buy-in from all parties involved, ultimately leading to projects that are more efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally sustainable.

Bracing Innovation

Innovation is the driving force behind sustainable building practices. By constantly exploring new materials, technologies, and construction techniques, we're able to push the boundaries of what's possible and continuously improve the sustainability and performance of our projects. Whether it's incorporating advanced building materials with low environmental impact or looking at lowering our carbon in the building process, we're committed to embracing innovation at every stage of the building process. We know we can always be better. I am open that we need to be better at recycling, and that is something that hopefully, in a year, we can say that we have improved on.

We have a number of projects we are looking at that are utilising various techniques, such as prefabrication, hempcrete, and straw, but also improving on other areas, such as removing polystyrene from our buildings and using healthier building materials.

Leading the Field

As pioneers in sustainable building, we take pride in our role as leaders in the field. We're not content with simply meeting industry standards; we're dedicated to setting new benchmarks for excellence in sustainability and building standards, inspiring others in the industry to follow suit. Through ongoing research, education, and advocacy, we strive to stay at the forefront of sustainable building practices, driving positive change in our industry and beyond. 

Join Us in Building a Better Future

If you share our passion for sustainability and are ready to embark on a journey to build a home that's as environmentally friendly as it is comfortable and beautiful, we invite you to join us. By partnering with us in the early stages of the preconstruction process, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with our team of experts, explore innovative design options, and co-create a home that reflects your values and priorities. Together, we can build a brighter, more sustainable future for future generations. We have so many case studies around this and can provide you with data to help you make your decisions. 

Educating Stakeholders and Communities:

We love to share our knowledge, so much so that we have begun to work with five other builders to create a business around making others in the industry better. We believe the key to building better is educating stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and communities, which sometimes presents us with a challenge. Sustainable construction often involves new and advanced technologies, materials, and methodologies and can be seen as a dark and gloomy place to enter. It's not. We actually find it easier to build this way. Ensuring that all parties involved comprehensively understand the benefits and implications of these sustainable practices is vital. Clear communication and educational initiatives are essential to fostering a shared commitment to sustainable construction principles. As long as you're up for learning, we can teach you!

But hey, actions speak louder than words. We can say all this stuff, but how can we prove it? Well we are always open to taking you for a tour of our passive house projects that are in construction or pass you on to clients who have been living in their passive house for over a year.