In our previous article we explored some of the common misunderstandings about Passivhaus homes, particularly around comfort, health and long-term stability. There is another important part of that conversation. Designing a high-performance home is one thing. Confirming that it performs as intended once construction is complete is another. This is where blower door testing becomes important.   Why Design Alone Is […]

When most people hear the term Passivhaus living benefits, they immediately think about lower electricity bills. And yes, energy efficiency is part of it. But if that is all you think Passivhaus delivers, you are only seeing a small part of the picture. For many homeowners building in the Blue Mountains and across NSW, the real benefits […]

Embraced by the expanse of the Atlas Cedar tree canopy, the angular contours of the Gallery House emerge from the alpine landscape of New South Wales’ Blackheath in a sympathetic palette of unobtrusive neutrals. Nestled on a gentle slope adjacent to the Blackheath Golf Course, the home is defined by a neat, efficient and deliberate […]

Women in Trades program participants built timber planter boxes from scratch. (Images: NexGen) It’s easy to say that trades are for everyone. But for many young women, that message still isn’t landing. The Women in Trades program run by NexGen is working to change that. By Lauren Fahey, executive director at NexGen. In the April […]

Pictured: Bethany Mercieca Sustainability and climate change have been hot topics for decades, but building standards like Passivhaus are only just gaining traction. Why could this be the case? According to The Pew Research Center, most people are tired of the doom-and-gloom narrative portrayed by the media which leads to them believing that climate change […]

This passive house, BAL40 home in the Blue Mountains was built to allow the owners and their family to coexist with each other and the natural environment. This project serves as a yellow rock case study.  Video: Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Sustainability features Meets the Passive House Plus standard for […]

Award-winning Blue Mountains builders, Blue Eco Homes, have been chosen to feature on a federal government energy efficiency website designed to help people building or renovating a home.

We often find ourselves saying that we have the best of the best when it comes to clients. One of our clients has taken the time to detail some of what he has learned and observed throughout the process of constructing his dream build. As you know, every step along the way is as important as the […]

  WINNER – 2023 HIA Australian GreenSmart Home of the Year (Yellow Rock Passivhaus) WINNER – 2023 HIA Australian GreenSmart Custom Built Home (Yellow Rock Passivhaus) HIGHLY COMMENDED – GreenSmart Energy Efficiency (Yellow Rock Passivhaus) FINALIST –  Energy Efficiency (Topaz Passivhaus, Leura) FINALIST –  Custom Built (Topaz Passivhaus, Leura) New South Wales-based company Blue Eco […]

A home rebuilt after the 2013 bushfires in Yellow Rock has taken out the top prize in the prestigious 2023 Housing Industry Association (HIA) Australian GreenSmart Awards.