Luxury passive houses crafted in engineered timber

Philosophy

Bespoke tree change & sea change sustainable homes

Our Philosophy

At Sunpath Design, we specialize in creating beautiful, energy-efficient Passivhaus homes in renewable timber construction.

Our mission is to design homes that harmonize with nature and enhance your well-being.

We believe in true sustainability by designing homes that reduce energy consumption, operational costs and embodied energy.

We draw design inspiration from your story and the natural beauty of your location.

We design for the Sun’s path across your place throughout the seasons to give you optimal warmth, shelter and shade.

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Our Approach

Architecture for us is a collaborative journey.

We transform your vision into reality by guiding you from initial concept through to completion.

Entrusting us with your dreams and budget is a privilege we honour with dedication and transparency.

To ensure the best outcomes we seek to build meaningful partnerships with you and with your selected builders, suppliers and tradespeople.

With us your home will be high performing and luxurious and will give you a comfortable refined lifestyle.

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Passive House

What is Passive House?

Passive House is an international high-performance building standard designed to drastically reduce heating and cooling energy consumption.

We believe it is the best possible standard of building for our clients to invest in and all our practitioners are certified and experienced in delivering certified Passive House Projects.

Why Choose Passive House?

Healthier Living – Enjoy fresh, filtered air year-round, reducing dust, mould, and allergens.
Exceptional Comfort – Consistent indoor temperatures in every room, all year round.
Ultra-Low Running Costs – Cut energy bills by up to 90% through efficient design.
Quiet and Peaceful – Superior insulation and glazing reduce external noise dramatically.
Built to Last – High construction standards ensure durability and long-term performance.
Simple and Smart – Designed to stay warm in winter and cool in summer with minimal effort.
Future-Ready – Performs well during heatwaves or power outages; ideal for off-grid living.
High Quality Assurance – Proven results backed by decades of rigorous testing and monitoring.
Strong Value – Long-term savings and growing market demand enhance resale potential.

Read our full guide on designing to achieve the passive house standard here.

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Prefab, Engineered & Mass Timber

What is Engineered Timber?

Engineered timber is the name for special types of wood products made by joining smaller pieces of wood together to create materials such as glu-lam or cross-laminated timber.

This efficient process creates a strong, versatile and sustainable structural material that is perfect for low energy buildings and prefabrication.

Why we use Engineered Timber and Prefabrication

Sustainable and Renewable – Made from fast-growing trees, engineered timber stores carbon and reduces reliance on concrete and steel.
Strong yet Lightweight – Mass timber supports large spans with fewer structural elements, lowering foundation requirements.
Naturally Insulating – Timber’s thermal performance helps create energy-efficient buildings, ideal for Passive House standards.
Rapid, Precise Construction – Prefabricated components are manufactured off-site using 3D models for fast, accurate on-site assembly.
Healthy and Beautiful – Warm, natural timber interiors enhance comfort, calmness, and indoor air quality.
Flexible and Creative – Custom forms, curves, and finishes are achievable with CNC machining and advanced fabrication techniques.
Quiet and Low-Impact – Timber buildings reduce noise, dust, and onsite disruption during construction.
Safe and Predictable in Fire – Oversized timber elements char on the outside while protecting structural integrity.
Long-Lasting Quality – Detailed craftsmanship and prefabrication ensure precision, durability, and reduced maintenance over time.