"Why I choose to become a Passiv Haus Certified Tradesmen"

Building a Passive Haus, or in the very least, using those principles as a guiding framework to build better is why Tim Yarrow sort to get certified as a Passive Haus Tradesmen in the first place. We know there is a healthier way to build which goes far beyond meeting the, so called, ‘Australian Standards or Building Code approved’ houses.

Passive House - often referred to as the “gold standard” in sustainable construction due to its focus on comfort, efficiency and the overall well-being of occupants through improved indoor air quality and moisture management.

After going down a rabbit hole 18 months ago researching building science, I came across a realization that as a licensed builder I knew so little about how a building functions as a holistic system and the interplay of its components with the surrounding environment. None of this is taught to carpenters or builders in NSW.

I realised I had to be better!! Clients are entrusting us to build and renovate their homes to the highest possible standard. Building homes to the Australian building code is, frighteningly, the worst legally built home we can build.

Once I gained an understanding around this, driving past so called ‘luxury built’ homes in progress (I assume because it has natural stone, led lighting, Mediterranean vibes 🤷🏼‍♂️?) with windows installed in bare timber frames uncovered for weeks exposed to the weather with foil sarking flapping in the breeze, with no regard to Building durability and occupant health. The industry has a long way to go to be building better!!

So that’s why I decided to become passive house certified, because I want to ensure that we are building with the gold standard principles for every one of our clients.

Tim Yarrow

Passive Haus Certified Tradesmen

For further information on building this way, pop over the regulating body in Australia - Australian Passivhaus Association.