Building a PassivHaus granny flat is the perfect way to combine sustainable living with functional, modern design. Whether you’re creating additional living space for family members or looking for a compact, energy-efficient dwelling, PassivHaus standards ensure that your granny flat will offer superior comfort, minimal energy use, and a healthy indoor environment. Designed to reduce heating and cooling costs while maintaining optimal temperature year-round, these eco-friendly homes are ideal for Canberra’s climate. With airtight construction, superior insulation, and energy recovery ventilation systems, your PassivHaus granny flat will be a model of efficiency and sustainability.

Sustainable Living on a Smaller Scale: PassivHaus Granny Flats

PassivHaus granny flats are designed to provide sustainable, compact living while maintaining the highest standards of energy efficiency. With a focus on low-energy usage, our PassivHaus granny flats combine innovative design with high-performance building materials to create spaces that are not only functional but also environmentally friendly.

Each granny flat is crafted with airtight construction and superior insulation, helping to minimise heat loss and energy consumption. The integration of advanced ventilation systems, such as Heat Recovery Ventilation (HRV), ensures fresh, clean air while maintaining optimal indoor temperatures. Whether you’re looking for an additional living space for family members or a small, eco-friendly rental unit, our PassivHaus designs deliver comfort, sustainability, and long-term cost savings.

Granny Flat Interior

Airtight Construction

Minimises heat loss and drafts, enhancing energy efficiency and maintaining indoor comfort.

High-Performance Insulation

Superior insulation materials keep the granny flat warm in winter and cool in summer, reducing the need for active heating and cooling systems.

Triple-Glazed Windows

Maximises natural light while minimizing heat transfer, ensuring a comfortable living environment year-round.

Heat Recovery Ventilation (HRV) System

Provides fresh, filtered air while recovering heat from the outgoing air, maintaining energy efficiency and air quality.

Sustainable Materials

Eco-friendly and low-impact building materials are used to reduce the environmental footprint of the construction process.

Optimised Solar Gain

The design is tailored to maximise natural heat from the sun, further reducing the need for energy consumption.

Low-Energy Heating and Cooling

Passive design strategies reduce the need for active heating and cooling systems, significantly lowering energy costs.

Compact but Functional Layout

Thoughtful design ensures that the living space is efficient, functional, and comfortable without compromising sustainability.

Thinking about adding a PassivHaus granny flat to your property? Reach out today to explore how our energy-efficient, sustainable designs can enhance your living space and reduce long-term costs.