PassivHaus Design

PassivHaus is a design building standard. Passive House is considered the most rigorous voluntary, energy and health based standard in the design and construction industry, resulting in buildings that consume as much as 90% less heating and cooling energy compared to conventional buildings. Applicable to any building type or design, the Passive House (Passivhaus) highest Performance Building Standard in the world and science-based proven.

It can be applied to both new and existing buildings.

Proactively contribute to climate protection through your development. Passive House Certified buildings use much less energy than conventional buildings, and make achieving zero net energy easy. The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA), the Australian Passive House Association (APHA) and the Passive House Institute (PHI) have agreed to work collaboratively to promote the design, construction and operation of energy efficient and comfortable buildings in Australia in order to tackle the overarching issues of climate change. Passive House Certified buildings automatically achieve points towards a Green Star rating.

Listen to Simon on his podcast talking about the passive house difference.

7 reasons to build a passive house

Healthy

With great indoor air quality – A heat recovery ventilation system ensures a supply of fresh, filtered, clean air all year round. A passive House-certified ventilation system delivers the air silently without drafts to every occupied space, and exhausts stale air where moisture or odors exist.

Comfort

With unprecedented thermal balance – Because of appropriate insulation and mitigation of thermal bridges, there are no cold or hot spots. Temperatures are stable and consistent from floor to ceiling, irrespective of the weather outside. Indoor temperatures must be between 20 and 25 degrees all year round.

Resilient

Passive House Certified buildings remain habitable during a power outage in the dead of winter or during a summer heat wave for much longer than conventional buildings.

Affordable

Due to low heating and cooling energy costs, Passive House Certified buildings are less expensive in the face of changes in energy pricing, technology and climate, providing a long-term assurance of affordability

Easy to operate

Passive House certified buildings are designed so the building fabric (walls, floor roof, windows, shading) works to keep the building comfortable. So it doesn’t need complicated and expensive control systems. It’s about careful design, simple and durable systems, and quality construction.

Quiet

With acoustic separation from the street and neighbours – The insulation, careful sealing and high performance windows cut out much of the exterior noise.

Access to finance

Passive House Certified buildings qualify for reduced interest rates on borrowing.

More information here

Simon Croke Certified Passive House Designer

Simon Croker

// BA Environmental Science,
// BDAA member 1230-11
// Certified Passive House Designer
// Sustainability Design Specialist

Gerard Wilson

// BE Civil (HONS.II Div. I)
// MIE.Aust, No. 1208954
// Diploma of Building Design,
// Chartered BDAA member 914-06
// Medium Rise BDAA Accreditation No. 6275
// Certified Passive House Designer
// Sustainability Design Specialist

passive house studio

| Building Design | Passivhaus Design
| Structural Engineering Consultancy

Key Benefits