Kambea

Landscape Design: Esjay Landscapes + Laurie Landscapes

Photography: Marnie Hawson

Modern Passive House exterior in Melbourne with a sustainable design.
Exterior of a certified Passive House, showcasing its airtight construction and triple-glazed windows.

Built with incredible clients during the challenges of COVID, it’s a certified hempcrete passive house that reflects everything we value. Health, sustainability, and thoughtful craftsmanship.

It’s more than just a build; it’s a sanctuary designed for well-being, inside and out.

Interior of a Passive House living room in Melbourne, showcasing natural light and healthy air quality.
Energy-efficient kitchen in a Melbourne Passive House with a modern, minimalist design.
Energy-efficient kitchen in a Melbourne Passive House with a modern, minimalist design.

Refined design meets effortless function in this all-electric kitchen. A striking oak veneer benchtop and integrated V-Zug appliances anchor the space. Complemented by custom soft white and oak cabinetry from Skyline Kitchens, this kitchen is designed for seamless use and beautiful living.

We spend most of our time in the kitchen. The kids do their homework on the stools. We eat here sometimes.
— MANDY

Breathe easier and live smarter.

Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV) system in a Passive House, showing fresh air exchange.

The Zehnder ComfoAir Q silently brings a continuous supply of fresh, filtered air into your home.

This advanced system achieves exceptional energy efficiency, making it the perfect choice for a healthy, low-impact lifestyle.

Passive House bedroom in Melbourne featuring high-performance windows and natural light. Sanctum Homes interior design.

Nelson and Mandy’s bedroom is layered with natural textures and soft, earthy tones, from the oak flooring to the ‘Baker’ bed by Sleeping Duck, finished with relaxed linen from Bed Threads.

Calm, effortless, and deeply inviting.

Passive House bedroom in Melbourne featuring high-performance windows and natural light. Sanctum Homes interior design.
The brief was for a big enough house for the kids and us, with no wasted space.
— NELSON
Bathroom in a Melbourne Passive House with natural light and minimalist design.
Interior of a sustainable home with a sleek staircase and natural finishes.

It’s more than just a place to shoot hoops.

Behind the fun, there’s smart design at work.

Tucked beneath the court is a 33,000-litre water tank, cleverly concealed and quietly working to supply the garden and pool.

Interior design Passive House in Melbourne, showing a custom window seat
Passive House in Melbourne, modern laundry room with white cabinetry
Integrated electric vehicle charging and battery storage system in Sanctum Homes Passive House.

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