Building intelligence for healthier, more comfortable, and resilient homes.
Performance-led energy modelling for forward-thinking architects, designers, builders and their clients. From early design optimisation to final documentation and compliance.
_ RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PERFORMANCE & ENERGY MODELLING
Exploration & optimisation
_ STAGE 1
This stage is about understanding how a home will actually perform, and exploring the most effective ways to improve comfort, efficiency, and resilience early in the project’s lifecycle.
What happens in Stage 1
Early-stage thermal modelling and performance analysis
Testing passive solar design principles and key design strategies
Identifying the best cost-to-performance improvements
Clear, decision-ready insights for architects, builders, and their clients
Tools may include NatHERS, PHPP, and advanced building performance analysis where appropriate.
Outcome: Clarity, confidence, and a well-informed design direction
Documentation & certification
_ STAGE 2
This stage focuses on finalising documentation, confirming compliance, and carrying performance intent through to approvals and construction.
What happens in Stage 2
Final thermal modelling aligned with architectural documentation
Compliance assessments and certification
Coordination with drawings, specifications, and consultant inputs
Technical support through approvals and construction queries
This stage builds on the decisions established in Stage 1
Outcome: Compliance certainty and performance intent carried through to construction
Where is your design leverage?
Trusted through collaboration
Jackson Digney, Passivhaus Builder at Enduro Builders
“The gap between Passivhaus and NatHERS modelling is one of the quiet frustrations in high-performance building in Australia. For this project, Ben bridged that gap in a way that was technically rigorous and practically useful, particularly in how he handled the airtightness assumptions between the two systems. For anyone building or certifying at Passivhaus standard, having a NatHERS assessor who actually understands the methodology makes the compliance process a lot less painful.”
Roger Borland, Architect at Borland Architecture
“The most useful energy performance information I’ve received from a consultant. Clear, well-presented, and directly applicable to the design process. The project will be significantly improved as a result.”
Dean Backman, Builder at Backman Builders
“Ben’s involvement at the right stage of each project makes a tangible difference to how our homes perform. His analysis helps clarify key decisions early, supporting outcomes that go beyond minimum requirements and carry through to construction.”
Tim Smith, Architect & Builder at BRD Studio
“Ben has modelled several projects for us at BRD Studio. We have always engaged Ben early in the design process and his assistance in optimising the performance of our homes has been invaluable. His input has helped us far exceed compliance and achieve ratings of over 8 and 9-Stars.”
Paul Cooksey, Architect at Northern Edge Studio
“Ben has worked on several assessments of our designs, and the data he provides has been genuinely valuable in refining the design to deliver better outcomes for our clients. His reports go well beyond a basic compliance approach and actively inform design decisions.”