6 Apr, 2021

Have you ever heard people talk about ‘North facing’ when building their Perth new home? Read on to find out why this is both relevant and important when planning your new build in Perth.

When building your passive home you will want to pay close attention to site orientation. What this is referring to is planning your home layout taking into consideration the climatic features of the ...

4 Apr, 2021

Three Top Elements of Passive Solar Design

Our commitment goes beyond creating breathtaking homes… We also value achieving spaces that offer a level of comfort while also conserving energy and the environment. This is why we have reig ...

28 Mar, 2021

Colour Choice is Important! Here's what you Need to Know

Colour choice serves more purpose than enhancing your home’s design. From a passive design perspective, it’s essential as it can absorb or reflect light. In the case of this passive ho ...

23 Mar, 2021

Bricks and thermal mass and how these are related to building your passive home in Perth.

Building a passive solar home doesn’t mean compromising on style!Bricks can be used for a range of reasons, first and foremost it has wonderful aesthetic appeal! This choice of brick pictures was ch ...

21 Mar, 2021

How Window Selection and Installation can Contribute to Passive Solar Design

One of the easiest ways to achieve passive design is through proper window installation. As windows play a crucial role in passive design, the choice was made to use thermally broken aluminium windo ...

18 Mar, 2021

The role climate plays in your solar passive home design and new build, and considerations for building in the Perth region.

In Australia there are eight main climate zones which all have different characteristics which need to be considered when designing your new home. In addition to considering the climate you live in, y ...

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