Our Philosophy is simple: we design homes that work with nature.

If we listen and respond to what the earth provides us, we can live in homes that are sustained by the environment around us.

Sun — Taking advantage of the sun’s low angle in winter to bring warmth into the home, and using thoughtful shading like eaves and roof overhangs to block the sun’s higher angle in summer, we can regulate the temperature of your home.

Wind - Harnessing natural breezes through smart window placement which provide ventilation, helping to keep homes cool without relying on mechanical systems.

Mass – High-density materials like concrete, brick and rammed earth to regulate indoor temperatures. In winter, when exposed to sunlight, these materials absorb and store heat during the day, then release it slowly at night as temperatures drop. In summer, with proper shading, the materials remain cool and help draw excess heat out of the air, creating for a more comfortable indoor environment.

Insulation – Whether we are aiming for a high star rating or a certified Passive House. We collaborate with specialists to ensure insulation is modelled and calculated properly for long-term comfort and efficiency.

Design – Our main focus is the design. We design homes that reflect your lifestyle—balancing flow, function and feeling. Whether we’re designing a new home, renovating your existing one, capturing a view, or working within the natural landscape, we’re here to guide you through the process. We work closely with you to turn your brief into a home that feels like your own—a place that’s functional, thoughtful a space where you’re free to be yourself

We specialise in designing homes that meet and exceed the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) 7-Star benchmark. Achieving a 7-Star rating means your home will be thermally efficient, naturally comfortable year-round, and require minimal heating and cooling.

From the early design stage, we work closely with you to optimise your building’s performance. This includes detailed modelling of the building fabric, selecting high-performance insulation and carefully specifying glazing to balance light, solar gain and thermal control.

We also consider your home’s overall energy demand—from air conditioning systems to hot water units, lighting, and appliances—to reduce reliance on grid energy. Where possible, we explore ways to offset this demand with solar panels, battery storage, and energy-efficient systems, setting your home up for low running costs and long-term sustainability.

7 Star Energy Rating (Nathers)

Passive House

We’re passionate about designing high-performance homes that are as beautiful as they are efficient. Passive House (or Passivhaus) is one of the most rigorous energy efficiency standards in the world—focused on delivering exceptional thermal comfort, airtightness and ultra-low energy use.

With evolving technology and the demand for Passive House growing in Australia, great design doesn't have to be compromised to achieve a Passive House. It’s possible to have a beautiful home while still meeting the highest standards in performance.

When clients are interested in pursuing Passive House certification, we collaborate from the outset with Passive House Certifiers and Passive House Builders to form a trusted team and to determine the most appropriate level of certification. This integrated approach ensures that every detail—from thermal bridging to ventilation systems—is considered, modelled and executed to Passive House standards.

With Passive House, you're investing in comfort, health, resilience and a future-proof design.