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
Increased construction costs - should you still build your new home now?
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.
How to get the most from your architect
As exciting as it is, building or renovating a home is a stressful process. Not only is it a big investment of both time and money, it’s also an investment into your future. That’s why it’s important that everyone involved is working hard ensure the project runs smoothly and efficiently, and ultimately results in a home that you’re happy with.
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.
Monitoring air quality at home
We spend 90% of our time indoors, but indoor environments are typically 5x more polluted than outdoors. Dust, mould, expired air, CO2 and contaminants from cooking all create an indoor environment that contributes to allergies, asthma and sleep disturbance. Rather than wait until suffering from health symptoms, it makes sense to monitor the air quality of your indoor environment.