Passive Homes In Carlton

It’s a high-performance home that stays comfortable with minimal heating/cooling via airtightness, serious insulation, high-performance glazing and MVHR. In inner-city Carlton with heritage streetscapes and compact blocks you gain modern comfort while keeping the façade and neighbourhood character intact.

7-Star is efficient, but Passive House targets measured airtightness, thermal-bridge-free detailing and continuous ventilation typically outperforming standard builds on comfort and running costs.

Most new homes, extensions and KDRs need a building permit, and many Carlton addresses sit within or near heritage overlays that can trigger a planning permit. We identify this early and manage the process with the City of Melbourne.

Yes, focus on the envelope: improve airtightness, add insulation, upgrade glazing and install MVHR. Even without full certification, you’ll feel major gains in comfort and noise control.

Often high-performance double glazing with thermally broken frames is optimal; triple glazing can boost acoustics (useful near tram routes) or push performance further. We’ll model the best value for your site.

Reduce demand first; then add solar PV and optionally a battery. Pair with a heat-pump water heater and induction cooking for a future-ready, all-electric home.

We frequently work across the inner north: Carlton (3053), Carlton North, Parkville, Fitzroy and the University of Melbourne precinct, making site access simple via tram and bike.