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    Please note that due to current demand, we are focusing on new build projects in Victoria, Australia. Pricing starts at $600,000 (including GST).

    Design Studio & Workshop:

    6/4 Judge Street
    Sunshine VIC 3020

    Arkit

    Advanced Prefabricated Architecture

    Arkit

    Arkit

    Arkit

    Design Studio & Workshop:

    6/4 Judge Street
    Sunshine VIC 3020

    Passive House

    We specialise in the design and construction of buildings that meet the Passive House standard. Originating in Germany, Passive House is a globally recognised benchmark for energy efficiency, thermal comfort, and indoor air quality.

    Arkit’s expertise in Passive House design and construction ensures buildings that deliver unmatched energy efficiency, thermal comfort, and health benefits.

    According to the Australian Passive House Association, Passive House is considered the most demanding voluntary standard in the design and construction industry today. It delivers buildings that use up to 90% less energy for heating and cooling, compared to conventional structures. Our prefabrication building systems are specifically developed to comply with this rigorous standard.

    Passive House buildings represent the pinnacle of sustainable design, offering substantial long-term savings and a healthier, more comfortable environment to align with your environmental and performance goals.

    Arkit’s Passive House Systems

    01.

    Timber-framed construction with high-performance insulation for optimal thermal resistance.

    02.

    Vented wall cavities and specialty airtight barriers to maintain superior energy performance.

    03.

    Premium external cladding materials for long-lasting durability and aesthetic appeal.

    Arkit’s Passive House Systems

    • 01.

      Timber-framed construction with high-performance insulation for optimal thermal resistance.

    • 02.

      Vented wall cavities and specialty airtight barriers to maintain superior energy performance.

    • 03.

      Premium external cladding materials for long-lasting durability and aesthetic appeal.

    Benefit 01

    Energy and cost efficiency

    Passive House buildings are designed for optimal orientation to invite natural light into the home and create a comfortable space that is warm in winter and cool in summer.

    Being completely airtight with a continuous, thermally broken envelope, allows for precise control of the internal environment. This is achieved using multiple measures, including increased insulation, high-performance windows and doors, and specialised ventilation systems.

    The constant, comfortable temperature inside the building is maintained, even if weather conditions outside change, therefore diminishing the need for heating and cooling.

    Built to an exacting
    sustainability standard

    Benefit 02

    Indoor health and wellbeing

    Filtered, passively conditioned air is consistently distributed throughout the building, ensuring exceptional indoor air quality, even when windows and doors remain closed.

    Unlike conventional “leaky” buildings that allow external pollutants, heat, cold, and moisture to infiltrate, Passive House structures ensure a healthier indoor environment for occupants, while dramatically reducing energy consumption and costs.

    A Mechanical Heat Recovery Ventilation (MHRV) system prevents vapour buildup, eliminating risks of mould growth and enhancing overall occupant health. Passive house designs avoid the need to rely on standard air-conditioning systems that are energy-intensive and inefficient in poorly insulated buildings, delivering superior performance with minimal environmental impact.

    Benefit 03

    Quality assurance and peace of mind

    Owners and occupiers benefit from the outcomes of a rigorous quality assurance process in both the design and construction stages of the building.

    The Passive House Standard verifies that the building will perform exactly as it has been intended to. With a strong focus on energy efficiency and occupant health and wellbeing, it is the only standard that ensures the quantitative and qualitative performance of a building backed by scientific evidence.

    The Australian Passive House Association, in partnership with the Green Building Council of Australia, has developed a crosswalk aligning Passive House certification with Green Star accreditation. This alignment allows Passive House-certified buildings to earn up to 30 Green Star points across categories such as:

    • Green House Gas Emissions
    • Thermal Comfort
    • Indoor Air Quality
    • Innovation
    • Peak Electrical Demand Reduction

    A total of 30 Green Star Points can be gained by meeting the Passive House standard.