Designing Homes That Look After the People Inside Them
The Passive House Way is a consulting practice dedicated to one simple idea:
your home should feel calm, healthy, and effortless to live in — not just on good days, but every day.
Hi, I am Jakub Matyska
CERTIFIED PASSIVE HOUSE CONSULTANT AND FOUNDER OF THE PASSIVE HOUSE WAY.
“I grew up in Europe, where energy-efficient homes were standard. Moving to Australia, I was shocked to see how many homes struggled with drafts, mould, and high bills.
As a new dad, I know fresh air and stable comfort aren’t luxuries — they’re essentials.
That’s why I founded The Passive House Way: to help families here in Gippsland enjoy homes that truly care for them.”
- A Certified Passive House Consultant (PHI)
- Training in PHPP modelling for new builds and retrofits
- A member of the Australian Passive House Association
- Trained in airtightness, thermal-bridge mitigation, and high-performance envelope design
Collaborating with local builders, designers, and suppliers across Gippsland
Calm, Clear Guidance Through a Complex Process
Designing or renovating a home can feel overwhelming.
My role is to make the performance side of it simple, structured, and predictable.
When we work together, you can expect:
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Plain-language explanations
No jargon unless it’s useful — and if we use it, I explain it. -
Evidence before decisions
We model comfort, air quality, and energy use before you build, so choices are based on more than guesswork. -
Respect for your design vision
I don’t tell your architect what style to draw. I help make sure whatever you design can perform beautifully. -
Builder-friendly collaboration
I see builders and trades as partners. They get clear details, not a pile of confusing rules. -
Long-term thinking
Every decision is made with the next 20–50 years in mind — not just the day you move in.
Underneath it all is one aim:
to give you confidence that your home will quietly look after you and your family.
A European Foundation, Focused on Gippsland Homes
There are many ways to talk about efficiency.
The Passive House Way is built around a specific combination of experience and perspective:
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European building-science mindset
I bring a background shaped by homes that have taken comfort and efficiency seriously for a long time. -
Local climate insight
Gippsland has its own challenges — cold, damp mornings, hot spells, and smoke events.
I focus on designs that handle all of it with ease. -
Detail-first, not gadget-first
I start with fabric, details, and physics — not with “add-on technology” to fix a poor envelope. -
Calm, minimalist communication
Clear diagrams. Simple steps. Short, structured explanations.
I want you to feel steady, not overwhelmed. -
Education over pressure
My job is to help you understand your options. You choose the path that fits your life and budget. -
End-to-end support
From first feasibility thoughts through to blower-door testing, I stay connected to your project.
This isn’t “green hype” or a lifestyle trend.
It’s a carefully considered way to design homes that work.
The Principles That Guide Every Project
Wellbeing at Home
Every decision protects your family.
Climate Responsibility
Reduce your footprint and your bills.
Peace of Mind
We guide, you decide.