Passive House Architects Sydney

Crush Architecture leads the way in passive house architecture in Sydney, delivering environmentally-conscious designs for residential, commercial, and development projects. This includes working across heritage and characters homes, commercial with a focus on retrofit and fitout, and development projects with focus on co-housing developments with high energy efficiency.

For Crush Architecture, sustainability is central to who we are and what we do (our core values). From material selection to layout design, we carefully consider every detail of our project to ensure environmental, social and economic sustainability.

Our team of architects have extensive experience in passive house and energy efficient designs. We work closely with each client to create a built-environment that lives and breathes in harmony with its natural surroundings.

Building sustainably means building for the future.

Sustainable architecture involves designing with the environment in mind — not just to minimise the space around the property, but also to maximise natural comfort and energy efficiency. Each aspect of our sustainable architecture and design process contributes to a home, office, or development build that subsists in harmony with the environment while offering lasting value for clients.

Our sustainable architecture focuses on:

Incorporating sustainably and ethically sourced materials
Designs that are built for longevity and energy efficiency
Minimising environmental impact with our Passive House Method
Considerations for renewable energy sources
Implementing water-saving systems and rainwater harvesting
Creating green spaces and integrating natural elements
Enhancing indoor air quality with low volatile organic compound materials

What Does Sustainable Architecture Look Like?

With the goal of maximising the energy efficiency of a home, passive house design sets a new standard for spaces that feel naturally comfortable without external heating or cooling. A passive house design, or Passivhaus according to its German origins, takes into account insulation, airflow, and entry points of a building. Air is a poor insulator of heat - air leakage in the home decreases its thermal performance. Passive house design works on the principle of optimising the internal and external airflow of the home to provide a more comfortable indoor space with better air quality.

As stated by the Australian National Construction Code (NCC), Sydney has a warm, temperate climate zone with hot summers, moderate humidity, and mild, dry winters. Passive house designs in Sydney achieve homes that maintain a comfortable temperature year-round with minimal need for heating or cooling appliances — which also translates to reduced cost for energy bills.

Crush Architecture specialises in Passive House architectural design, creating comfortable and sustainable homes and offices in Sydney. We use a combination of techniques, including structural orientation, high thermal mass materials, and advanced window glazing, to insulate homes from outside heat or cold. We specialise in retrofitting existing properties, including heritage homes and periodic homes, with passive house design elements to create a more sustainable and environmentally friendly property.

Specialists in Passive House Design

Minimise noise pollution for a tranquil home or workspace

A cohesive space that blends in with the natural environment

Energy-efficient homes and buildings that do not require mechanical heating or cooling

Controlled Natural ventilation throughout the space, providing clean, higher-quality air

Build Sustainably with Crush Architecture

Innovative, sustainable council building projects in Sydney, blending functionality with aesthetic appeal to meet community needs.

Council

Sustainable architecture for development projects to reduce environmental impact and cater to different development needs.

Developers

Higher energy performing commercial spaces in Sydney, which reduce energy consumption.

Commercial

Beautiful, functional living spaces, working with each client to help them achieve their visions.

Residential

Our Sustainable Architecture Projects in Sydney

What type of sustainable architecture projects do you work on?

Our expertise in sustainable architecture and passive house design extends to new homes, renovations, and heritage architecture. We can work with residential and commercial clients, as well as developers and local councils for larger projects.

Yes. Our sustainable architects look at various ways to enhance the energy efficiency of your home, whether it's installing new insulation or structural material, opening up spaces to improve ventilation, or replacing windows and doors with more energy-efficient options. More than just minor replacements, we look at the state of your building to identify areas for improvement and apply sustainable retrofitting where appropriate to increase energy efficiency.