Category: Blog
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Designing a passive house for remote work and home offices
The shift to remote work has changed what people need from their homes.
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The psychology of living in a highly efficient home – does it change behaviour?
Most discussion about passive house design focuses on what the building does, how much energy it saves, how stable the temperature is, or how clean the air feels.
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What is embodied carbon and why are passive house builders thinking about it?
When people talk about the environmental benefits of a passive house design, the conversation usually starts with operational energy.
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Passive house design for pet owners
Most guides to passive house design focus on the needs of the people living inside.
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Cooking in a passive house
If you are considering building or living in a home built to passive house standards, the kitchen is part of a carefully controlled environment. Heat, moisture and air movement are
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Designing a passive house granny flat or secondary dwelling
Adding a granny flat or secondary dwelling to your property is a smart move – whether you’re housing an elderly parent, generating rental income or creating space for a returning adult child.
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How to explain a passive house to tenants or renters
If you are interested in building or buying a passive house property in Australia to rent out, you already know the building performs differently from a standard home.
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Integrating energy storage in passive house design
The energy efficiency of passive house design creates an ideal foundation for integrating battery storage systems.
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Passive houses and your electric vehicle
The federal government has released the first results under the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES).
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Passive house features that reduce bushfire risk
Australia’s bushfire seasons are becoming increasingly severe. For homeowners in fire-prone regions, designing a safe home is essential.