Sustainable Architecture Services

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Ballarat Steiner School

Sustainable Architecture Melbourne

Sustainable architecture is the practice of designing and constructing buildings that minimise environmental impact, promote health and wellbeing, and reduce long-term costs. At Here, we employ first principles strategically and opportunistically, focusing on elements like solar orientation, natural ventilation, and biophilic design. Sustainable architecture not only benefits the environment by reducing carbon footprints but also enhances occupants' health and comfort, leading to significant economic savings through lower energy consumption and maintenance costs. We focus on embodied energy, working with existing buildings to minimise waste and maximise opportunities for urban regeneration, ensuring that every project contributes positively to the community and environment

Corrugated metal shed with text 'BURNLEY BACKYARD' on roof, surrounded by greenery and large blue water tank.

Burnley Backyard

Our Sustainable Architecture Projects

We have a strong track record of delivering successful sustainable architecture projects. From the Ballarat Steiner School to the Burnley Backyard, our designs reflect our commitment to sustainability through innovative use of materials, careful orientation, and integration with nature.

Explore our projects to see how we turn sustainable ideas into beautiful, functional spaces.

Community garden with raised beds, various plants, wooden and metal structures, red bench, and a small shed in the background.

Burnley Backyard

A modern wooden building with large windows, surrounded by landscaped gardens with native plants and stone walls, under a clear blue sky.

Ballarat Steiner School

Outdoor garden setup with wooden pallets and potted plants, including small trees and shrubs, at a rainy event with a white building in the background.

Smith Street Dreaming

Our Approach to Sustainable Design Architecture

Here’s approach to sustainable design architecture is rooted in a deep understanding of environmental and social sustainability. We begin each project by establishing key sustainability principles, focusing on aspects like orientation, natural ventilation and connection to the outdoors. We listen holistically and respond strategically, taking into account your budget, site challenges, and long-term goals.

Our participatory design process ensures that we integrate Environmental Sustainability and Regenerative Design, delivering spaces that are both sustainable and joyful to live in. Additionally, we prioritise working with existing structures to minimise waste, creating opportunities for urban regeneration and revitalisation.

Orange brick 1950s building with adaptive reuse addition glass entrance and landscaping

Ballarat Civic Hall

Modern living room with brick accent wall, ceiling fan, and wood-burning stove. Features a gray sofa, wooden table with a potted plant, wooden floors, and large windows allowing natural light.

Daylesford

A woman and a child standing in a garden area near a fenced enclosure, surrounded by greenery. They are on a brick walkway, with a pergola overhead adorned with green vines. The enclosure has a blue tarp and some vegetation is visible inside.

Burnley Backyard

Why Choose Here Studio For Sustainable Architecture

Choosing Here means partnering with experts who are deeply committed to sustainability. Our team has a wealth of experience in integrating environmentally responsible practices into every aspect of design and construction. We focus on foundational moves like building form and orientation and employ best practices to create spaces that are healthier, more efficient, and aesthetically pleasing. Our emphasis on Environmentally Sustainable Design (ESD) and Regenerative Design ensures long-term benefits such as energy savings, increased property value, and enhanced occupant wellbeing. We also specialise in working with existing buildings to minimise embodied energy and maximise the potential for urban regeneration, aligning our projects with broader sustainability goals.

Sign for Creswick Community Garden on a wooden board attached to a pole in a sunlit street, with blurred pedestrians and parked cars in the background.

Creswick Community Garden

Modern bedroom with large windows and green tiled wall, featuring white and yellow tiles, wooden floor, a white armchair with a green pillow, and minimalistic decor.

Our Other Architecture Services

In addition to sustainable architecture, Here offers a wide range of architectural services. We specialise in residential design, commercial projects and renovations, always integrating sustainability into our work. Our approach starts with passive design and considers connections to the land, environmental context, and the way people use spaces. Whether designing a new home, reimagining a commercial space, or restoring a heritage building, our focus remains on creating spaces that are both beautiful and sustainable.

Contact Us for Sustainable Architecture Solutions

A group of adults and children in an outdoor area under a wooden pergola with vines, brick patio, and stroller. Some children are playing on the ground and on toy vehicles. The setting is a backyard with a modern house in the background.

Ready to explore how Here can bring sustainable architecture to your next project? Get in touch with us today for a consultation or more information on how we can help you create a space that is both beautiful and sustainable.