A Clear Path to a Home That Feels Right
Designing or renovating a high-performance home doesn’t need to feel complex or overwhelming.
Our process brings structure and clarity — guiding you from first conversation to living comfortably in your home, with confidence at every step.
How We Work
Passive House performance isn’t achieved by adding complexity.
It comes from making the right decisions at the right time.
Our role is to guide you through those decisions clearly. So your home delivers consistent comfort, healthy air, and long-term performance effortlessly.
We work collaboratively with you, your architect, and your builder, focusing on:
- clarity before commitment
- modelling before construction
- detail before assumptions
- long-term comfort over short-term fixes
The Process — Step by Step
PHASE 1 - DISCOVERY & DIRECTION
Every project begins with a conversation.
We listen to how you want your home to feel, how you live day-to-day, your site conditions, budget expectations, and long-term goals.
What happens here:
Clarifying lifestyle priorities and comfort expectations
- Understanding site, climate, and project constraints
- Discussing whether Passive House is the right fit
- Identifying early risks and opportunities
Clear direction, realistic expectations, and confidence about the path ahead — before design decisions are made.
PHASE 2 - FEASIBILITY & PERFORMANCE INSIGHT
- Explore comfort and energy outcomes
- Identify design constraints
- Set realistic expectations
Confidence that the direction is achievable — technically and financially.
PHASE 3 - DESIGN INTEGRATION & OPTIMIZATION
- Envelope, glazing, and insulation strategies
- Airtightness and ventilation planning
- Window placement and shading optimisation
- Thermal-bridge awareness and detailing guidance
- PHPP performance modelling and refinement
A design that looks the way you want — and performs the way it should.
PHASE 4 - CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT & QUALITY ASSURANCE
- Builder briefings and detail clarification
- Key-stage site visits
- Airtightness strategy implementation
- Blower-door testing and performance checks
- Issue identification and resolution support
Outcome:
A smoother build process, fewer onsite surprises, and confidence that performance is being delivered — not assumed.
PHASE 5 - VERIFICATION, HANDOVER & LIVING WELL
- Final performance checks
- Certification support (if chosen)
- Clear handover guidance
- Simple advice for living comfortably in a Passive House
A home that feels calm, healthy, and efficient from day one — and continues to do so for decades.
What Makes This Process Different
Many projects focus on ticking boxes or adding technology late in the build.
Our process is different.
- We model before we build
- We prioritise fabric and details over gadgets
- We support builders, not challenge them
- We explain decisions clearly, without pressure
- We adapt the process to suit Classic, Plus, Premium, or EnerPHit pathways
- We focus on how your home feels, not just how it looks on paper
The result is a process that feels steady, predictable, and human.
How This Fits With Your Project
You don’t need to have everything figured out before you start.
Some clients come to us with sketches. Others with a block of land. Some are mid-design.
Wherever you are, the process adapts to meet you there — without rushing decisions or forcing outcomes.
A few practical questions people often ask before starting
DO I NEED TO COMMIT TO PASSIVE HOUSE CERTIFICATION TO WORK WITH YOU?
Not at all. Many clients come to us for the comfort, health, and energy outcomes of Passive House principles without pursuing formal certification. If certification is important to you, we can support that pathway too — but the first step is always clarity on what you want your home to achieve.
WHEN IS THE RIGHT TIME TO INVOLVE YOU IN MY PROJECT?
Not at all. Many clients come to us for the comfort, health, and energy outcomes of Passive House principles without pursuing formal certification. If certification is important to you, we can support that pathway too — but the first step is always clarity on what you want your home to achieve.
HOW DO YOU WORK WITH MY ARCHITECT OR BUILDER?
We work as a supportive specialist alongside your team, not as a replacement for them. Your architect keeps design leadership, your builder stays in control of construction — and we provide guidance, checks, and clear performance detail so the project stays on track without friction.
IS YOUR PROCESS SUITABLE FOR RENOVATIONS AND ENERPHIT RETROFITS?
Yes — especially if you’re planning a major renovation and want a meaningful improvement in comfort, air quality, and energy performance. Retrofits often involve more constraints than new builds, so we focus on a clear, staged plan that matches your home, your budget, and what’s realistically achievable.
Ready to Begin?
If you’re planning a new build or major renovation and want a home that feels genuinely comfortable, healthy, and future-ready, a simple conversation is the best place to start.