https://kellettdesigngroup.com.au/tags/passive-design/ Recent content in Passive Design on Kellett Design Group Hugo en-au Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://kellettdesigngroup.com.au/posts/passive-house-design-perth/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://kellettdesigngroup.com.au/posts/passive-house-design-perth/ <p>With rising energy costs and hotter summers, more Perth homeowners are asking:</p> <p><strong>“Is passive house design actually worth it?”</strong></p> <p>The short answer is: <strong>yes — but it depends on how it’s applied.</strong></p> <p>You don’t always need a full certified Passive House to see real benefits. In Perth’s climate, even applying key passive design principles can dramatically improve comfort and reduce running costs.</p> <hr> <h2 id="what-is-passive-house-design">What Is Passive House Design?</h2> <p>Passive House (or <em>Passivhaus</em>) is a building standard focused on creating homes that:</p>