Business Details
16 Years
experience
Affordable Passive House Builders in Melbourne
Established in 2010, we are certified Passive House builders dedicated to creating sustainable, energy-efficient homes that prioritise health, comfort, and environmental responsibility. Our team combines technical expertise with a passion for innovation, utilising world-class materials like SIGA airtight membranes and European uPVC windows to deliver homes that achieve exceptional energy performance.With a decade of experience, we specialise in custom designs, reverse-living layouts, and high-performance builds that reduce energy consumption by up to 90% compared to standard homes. Our commitment to transparency, fixed pricing, and client collaboration has earned us trust and repeat business from homeowners, investors, and developers across Melbourne and regional Victoria.
Services
Passive House Construction
Eco Homes
Custom Design
Energy Efficiency
Townhouse Developments
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- Certified Passive House builders with 14 years of specialist experience
- Use of VOC-free SIGA membranes and European uPVC windows
- Fixed-price contracts with no pandemic-era cost variations
- Post-handover support including maintenance and landscaping advice
- Award-winning airtightness performance (0.561.36 ACH ratings)
Associations and certifications
- International Passive House Association
- SIGA Certified Airtightness Specialists
What people say
Exceptional energy savings
Transparent fixed pricing
Dedicated post-handover support
Innovative custom designs
Award-winning airtightness
Services
Passive House Construction
Specialist construction of certified Passive House buildings using advanced airtightness systems and thermal-efficient materials. Our methodology reduces heating/cooling energy use by up to 90% while maintaining optimal indoor air quality. Projects undergo rigorous blower door testing to achieve ACH ratings as low as 0.56, ensuring compliance with international standards.
Eco Homes
Custom-designed eco-friendly residences incorporating rainwater harvesting, solar energy systems, and low-VOC materials. These homes prioritise occupant health through filtered ventilation and non-toxic finishes while achieving significant reductions in utility costs and environmental impact.
Custom Design
Full-service architectural design and construction for bespoke energy-efficient homes. From client sketches to completed builds, we integrate passive solar principles, innovative layouts like reverse-living, and cutting-edge technologies to create unique, high-performance living spaces.
Energy Efficiency
Comprehensive energy optimisation services including airtightness testing, thermal bridging analysis, and HVAC system commissioning. Our solutions ensure homes maintain stable temperatures, reduce energy bills by up to 90%, and meet Passive House certification requirements.
Townhouse Developments
Sustainable multi-residential projects combining space efficiency with high-performance construction. We deliver architect-designed townhouses with shared infrastructure benefits while maintaining individual energy efficiency, airtightness, and eco-material standards across all units.
People
Oswynne Salins
Director & Certified Passive House Builder
With over 14 years in sustainable construction, Oswynne leads Pure Eco Homes' technical innovation and project delivery. His expertise in Passive House methodology and client-focused approach have established the company's reputation for quality and affordability.
Questions
What is a Passive House and how is it different?
Passive House is a rigorous energy efficiency standard achieving up to 90% heating/cooling savings through airtight construction, thermal insulation, and heat recovery ventilation. We are certified builders of this German-origin methodology.
Are Passive Houses more expensive to build?
Our hybrid approach makes them affordable. While initial costs may be 10-15% higher than standard builds, lifetime energy savings and fixed pricing contracts deliver long-term value.
What materials do you use for eco-homes?
We use Swiss-made SIGA airtight membranes, European uPVC windows, and low-VOC finishes. All materials prioritise occupant health and environmental sustainability while meeting Passive House performance criteria.
Can you build custom designs?
Yes. We specialise in converting client sketches or ideas into certified energy-efficient homes. Recent projects include unique features like aquarium walls and solar-gain windows while maintaining strict performance standards.
Do you offer post-construction support?
We provide ongoing maintenance advice, landscaping guidance, and access to supplier discounts. Our commitment extends beyond handover to ensure long-term satisfaction with your energy-efficient home.
How are you certified as Passive House builders?
Our team holds International Passive House Association (IPHA) certifications. We undergo rigorous training in Germany's scientific construction methodology and maintain compliance through regular audits and testing.
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Reviews (6)
Picnic On Jupiter
Sep 25, 2020
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I was extremely fortunate to find Pure Eco Homes to build my new home. I found Oswynne Salins, the owner of Pure Eco Homes easy going, down to earth, honest, punctual and extremely knowledgeable. He helped me rework my drawings from start to finish, advising me what to consider and what will work better, that have transformed a blank area into an amazing creation, all at a very reasonable cost. His team of workers were incredibly helpful, professional and was always keeping me informed as the build progressed. The whole project was completed over several months at a very high quality and standard
Dubravko Trupec
Dec 23, 2018
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What a journey its been! From couple of years of research to finally discovering Pure Eco Homes, and that was just the beginning. Thank you for building our dream home. Thank you for your honesty, openness and listening to our needs. Thank you for being so accommodating every time we needed it, thank you for all the crazy hours youve put into our dream home, and most of all, thank you for making such a big project so easy. Special thanks to Mrs Salins for putting up with all the long hours and weekends you spent working, without her understanding our home wouldnt be even near completion
Dan Smith
Jan 15, 2018
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My experience of being associated with Pure Eco Homes was really good. Their team is extremely knowledgeable. I have recently built my new house and incorporated reverse living plan in it. Evidently, my house has become energy efficient in true sense. Cheers to them.
Jack Frost
Nov 30, 2017
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Thanks to Pure Eco Homes for your help in turning my house into an eco-friendly home. One of my family members had asthma issues and now it is completely gone. My energy bills have significantly decreased and I am saving a lot of money at the end of the month. I would like to recommend their services to everyone who is planning for an energy efficient building.
Jacky Barbe
Jul 07, 2014
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We built our 20SQ home which we designed with the help of Pure. Many builders we asked for a quote didn't even get back. Oswynne was really helpful and took our hand drawings and helped make our plans a reality and it didn't really cost much more. The other builders were not keen to change their plans but we got the home of our dreams. Oswynne supervised it every day and everything was as we agreed in the contract. The home was built quickly and nicely. We will build with Pure again and recommend them for a trouble free experience.
Crystal Ks
Jan 05, 2014
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I engaged Oswynne of Pure Eco Homes to remodel and convert my Melbourne CBD flat in Wills Street. Being Sydney based I had to have a reliable builder who I could trust and I decided to go with Oswynne because I felt he was honest and he gave me a good fixed price. The project was completed quickly and I am happy to recommend Pure.
