Passive House Architects Melbourne Healthy, Energy-Efficient Homes That Last
Melbourne Passive House Architects Who Design Around You
Imagine a home where beauty, performance, and wellbeing come together—calm, comfortable, and designed entirely around your family’s needs.
At Borland Architecture, we help you create more than a sustainable home. We help you design a life-enhancing space that reflects your values, supports your health, and stands the test of time. As certified Passive House architects based in Melbourne, our work focuses on combining high-performance design with natural warmth and enduring character.
We believe great design starts with deep listening. Your goals, your lifestyle, and your vision shape every step of the process.
Our founder, Roger, brings a hands-on, thoughtful approach to every project—balancing resourcefulness with craft to create homes that feel both purposeful and deeply personal. His commitment to your vision ensures that each decision aligns not only with performance goals, but with how you truly want to live.
Whether you’re just beginning or refining a clear brief, we’re here to guide you—bringing clarity, care, and expertise to the journey of creating your sustainable family home.
The Passive House Difference: Designed for Comfort, Health and Performance
At Borland Architecture, we believe high-performance homes shouldn’t feel clinical or compromised. They should feel like places you genuinely want to live—calm, beautiful, and deeply supportive of your lifestyle.
Our team of Passive House architects in Melbourne brings together technical expertise and design sensitivity to create homes that meet rigorous energy standards while also reflecting your personal values and aesthetic.
We integrate passive solar design strategies—like optimal orientation, shading, and natural airflow—with the precision required by the Passive House standard. The result? A home that maintains a consistent, comfortable indoor temperature year-round, offers clean, ventilated air, and drastically reduces your energy use.
In a changing Australian climate, Passive House design offers a future-proofed, family-friendly solution that prioritises both wellbeing and resilience.
The Five Core Principles of Passive House Design
Every Passive House we design is guided by five essential principles that work together to create a healthier, more energy-efficient home:
Airtight Construction
Minimises heat loss, improves performance, and supports better indoor air quality.Continuous Thermal Insulation
Keeps temperatures stable inside—warm in winter, cool in summer—regardless of weather conditions.High-Performance Windows and Doors
Maximise thermal control and natural light while eliminating unwanted draughts.Heat Recovery Ventilation (HRV)
Delivers a constant supply of fresh, filtered air while recovering warmth from outgoing air—ensuring clean air without energy waste.No Thermal Bridges
Prevents hidden heat loss and condensation issues for greater efficiency and durability.
At Borland Architecture, we don’t just meet performance standards—we design homes that quietly elevate your daily life. It’s about crafting spaces that care for your health, reflect your values, and support the way you want to live—now and for generations to come.
Why Work With Borland Architecture: Passive House Design That Puts You First
Would you love a home that feels beautiful, efficient, and deeply aligned with your values? At Borland Architecture, we help families bring that vision to life—combining performance with timeless design, and sustainability with genuine comfort.
As Passive House architects based in Melbourne, we specialise exclusively in sustainable family homes. Our expertise lies in creating homes that are not only energy-efficient and healthy, but tailored to the way your family lives, grows, and connects over time.
What Makes Our Approach Different
Client-Centred Process
We begin by listening—carefully and openly. Your lifestyle, values, and long-term vision shape every aspect of the design. Nothing is imposed—everything is intentional.
Tailored, Future-Ready Solutions
Our designs anticipate your family’s future. By integrating Passive House principles with flexible living spaces, we ensure your home evolves alongside your needs.
High-Performance, Naturally Beautiful
We use premium materials and Passive House detailing to create homes that are thermally stable, quiet, and filled with fresh air—all while feeling warm, textured, and visually timeless.
Turning Vision Into Reality
When you choose Borland Architecture, you’re working with a team that’s dedicated solely to helping families create homes that support wellbeing, sustainability, and long-term comfort.
Our process is clear, collaborative, and designed to bring you confidence from start to finish—ensuring your home performs as beautifully as it looks, for years to come.
Ready to Design a Passive House That Truly Reflects Your Life?
If you’re exploring how Passive House design can support your family’s health, comfort, and long-term goals, we’d love to help you take the next step.
At Borland Architecture, we specialise in creating sustainable family homes that are thoughtfully designed and beautifully resolved—homes that perform as well as they feel.
Book a free discovery call to share your vision and gain expert clarity on how Passive House principles can work on your site, with your lifestyle, and for your future.
Create a sustainable family home with Borland Architecture—Melbourne’s Passive House experts dedicated to comfort, health, and thoughtful design.
What It’s Like to Work With Borland Architecture
“Roger listened. And then he delivered far more than we expected.”
"Highly recommend Roger and his team to anyone looking for an architect who will listen and respond with thoughtful and innovative solutions to complex problems. Roger always made time to discuss the direction of design and was responsive face-to-face, by phone and email."
— Tony Kelava
“Our builder said these were the best plans they’d ever worked from.”
"Roger has been a pleasure to work with. His respectful, professional personality made the process so easy. Every builder involved in our tender process commented on the quality and accuracy of the drawings. Thank you for designing a home that truly fits our family."
— Trish Hili
“This was hands down the best experience I’ve had with an architect.”
"Roger’s designs are different from the norm—practical, beautiful, and unique. He interpreted my ideas and turned them into something amazing. He’s not only talented, but approachable and easy to work with. I can’t recommend him highly enough."
— Karlie Bombardier
“You understood our outcomes immediately—and gave us more.”
"Your attention to detail on our plans and the way you offered fresh, exciting ideas went far beyond what we expected. You had an immediate understanding of our vision, and you brought it to life beautifully. Thank you."
— Ali Slorach