Principles of Passive House
Insulation
Sufficient insulation in the building envelope to ensure separation between the conditioned internal environment and the outdoors.
High Performance Windows
Well sealed, openable, low-emissivity, double or triple glazed windows that are sized appropriately to each orientation.
Heat Recovery Ventilation
Mechanical ventilation unit to ensure a constant source of filtered fresh air, while maximising efficiency by recovering heat and coolth that would otherwise be wasted.
Air Tightness
Draught-free construction with very limited gaps and cracks in the building envelope to maintain conditions in the internal environment and significantly improve thermal comfort.
Thermal Bridge Free
Continuous insulation, minimising penetrations through the envelope, using materials that are less conducive to heat and incorporating thermal breaks.
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PASSION FOR PASSIVE
With a strong interest in sustainability it soon became clear to Managing Director, Jesse Glascott that working beyond the Australian construction standards was needed to create comfortable, energy efficient homes lasting many years into the future. Gaining his Passive House Tradesman qualifications was the first step in delivering high performance projects for his clients.
Quality People. Quality Materials.
G-LUX Passive Projects
Warrandyte
Set on 950 square metres in pristine Warrandyte this project embodies its surroundings taking on many timber elements and features. This project is built[...]
The G-LUX Builders Team
The business has grown to become one of Australia’s leading custom home builders qualified to build to the Passive House Standard. The in-house G-LUX team specialises in construction management, estimating, product research and has built up a network of tradespeople and suppliers who share the same values for building better homes, resulting in consistent high-quality workmanship.
G-LUX Builders are a member of HIA.
Jesse has a proud background in carpentry and joinery with over 20 years experience in the building industry.
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