After the recent heatwaves here in Perth, many people have been asking how my own Passive House has been performing. So, let’s get into the details.
Passivhaus costs and keeping your project on-budget
Air Conditioning Strategies in a Passive House
Products we love in our new Passive House
Home Comforts - what is it really like to live in a Passive House during winter
Is Leanhaus the Architect for You? See What Our Clients Had to Say!
Whether you’re renovating or building new, choosing which architect to work with is a major decision. There are lots of options, all with different areas of expertise, styles and (possibly most significantly) prices. That’s why we’ve decided to write a quick blog on what it’s like to work with us. And who better to tell you than our previous clients.
Wood Fibre Insulation and Cladding - The European Standard.
What’s so wrong with new homes today?
Lean design and construction - the Leanhaus way
Lean design and construction is, according to one definition, "a production management-based project delivery system emphasising the reliable and speedy delivery of value. It challenges the generally-accepted belief that there is always a trade-off between time, cost, quality and safety." At leanhaus, we seek to apply these ideas to the design and construction of homes and small buildings to make them more affordable, durable and comfortable. Here’s how we do it.
Open those windows!
A common misconception about Passve Houses is that you cant ventilate them naturally by opening windows. Nothing is further from the truth. Let us explain…
Passive House is a comfort standard that seeks to maintain optimum internal comfort levels with minimum energy use. So if the external temperatures are amenable, open your windows! Let that breeze through your house and enjoy the indoor / outdoor lifestyle that Perth is famous for.