We’re proud to share our own family home in Albert Park — designed to achieve Passive House Plus certification and featured in the Season 8 finale of Open Homes Australia, broadcast on 9Life and 9Now.
This project embodies our belief that sustainable living can be technically advanced, emotionally resonant, and architecturally beautiful.
Performance & Design
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Passive House Plus (targeted certification)
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All-electric, airtight, super-insulated design
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8.2 Star NatHERS Energy Rating
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Glulam post-and-beam timber structure by STFAB & ASH
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Fire-rated prefabricated boundary panels by Bondor Flameguard
Innovation & Craftsmanship
- Prefabricated exposed timber structural frame via CNC
- Prefabricated assembly for a compact heritage site
- Precision airtight detailing
- Triple-glazed alu-clad windows and Zehnder HRV
- Air-to-water heat pump, solar PV, and renewable systems
Project Team
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Architect: Niall O Healaithe — sunpath.com.au
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Builder: David Brewer — Feature Properties VIC & Carpentry Concepts
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Engineer: Rob Nestic — TGA Engineers
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Timber Fabrication: STFAB — stfab.com.au
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Timber Supplier: ASH (Australian Sustainable Hardwoods)
- Energy Assessor: Prorate
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TV Production: Northlight Productions — northlightproductions.com.au
Watch & Explore
Open Homes Australia — Season 8, Episode 10 (Finale)
Watch the full feature on YouTube
Explore the full project on our website- View more Passive House projects