September 8, 2023

Ben Caine

The Lean Architect on Youtube

Practical Passive House knowledge, tour completed homes, construction and design insights and more.

June 11, 2021

construction, design, materials, passive house

Ben Caine

Rising Construction Costs – how we can keep ...

A home building boom fuelled by recent government grants and low interest rates has brought about some unexpected and unwelcome side effects. Leanhaus have put in place strategies to ensure that your build remains as affordable as possible.

June 4, 2021

construction, materials, passive house

Ben Caine

Wood Fibre Insulation and Cladding - The ...

Wood Fibre Insulation and Cladding is a high performance option for a modern sustainable home.

April 6, 2020

construction, design, passive house

Ben Caine

What does a Passive House cost to build?

A well designed Passive House can be affordable for custom home clients. We compare the cost to build the same home to 4 different standards.

Ben Caine

December 4, 2018

Selecting the right small block

Ben Caine

December 4, 2018

At leanhaus, we love the challenge of designing homes for small blocks because it fits right into our philosophy of delivering more, for less. Small blocks present many design challenges, that’s why it is important to pick the right block in the first place! Here are some key considerations: