Our team
Passionately crafting architectural Passivhaus homes.
As a family-owned residential construction company led by brothers Michael and Steve, we specialise in architectural Passivhaus homes built with precision, integrity and care. With nearly two decades of experience across carpentry, construction and sustainability-focused practice, we bring deep technical expertise and an unwavering commitment to building better.
Our purpose
Our purpose is to build homes that improve the wellbeing of the people who live in them while reducing the environmental impact of residential construction.
We put this purpose into practice through high-performance Passivhaus construction, durable and considered material choices, efficient material use and reduced construction waste.
Our why
The Issues
Biodiversity Loss
Nature is in crisis. Biodiversity and the ecosystems that sustain us are deteriorating at an alarming rate. Construction contributes directly to this decline—through land-use change, pollution, unsustainable resource extraction, emissions and the spread of invasive species. The way we build must change if we’re to reverse this trend.
Climate Change
The science is clear: climate change is accelerating, and buildings are a major part of the problem. Residential buildings contribute over 10% of Australia’s total carbon emissions, largely through operational energy use, inefficient construction practices and poor thermal performance. We build with performance, energy-efficiency and durability at the core—because the homes we create must be part of the climate solution.
Resource Use
Australia generated over 75.6 million tonnes of waste in 2022–23, with nearly 30 million tonnes from construction and demolition alone—a 15% per capita increase in just six years. This level of waste is unsustainable. At HONE, we’re committed to minimising resource use, maximising material efficiency and contributing to a truly circular economy.
Our credentials
Certified B Corporation (B Corp)
We are a Certified B Corporation (B Corp), part of a global movement using business as a force for good.
B Corp certification means we meet independently verified standards for social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. We are legally committed to balancing profit with purpose — prioritising the wellbeing of our clients, our team, our community and the environment.
Being a B Corp reflects how we operate every day: with integrity, transparency and a long-term commitment to people and planet.
Climate Active Certified Carbon Neutral Business
HONE is a Climate Active Certified Carbon Neutral business, Australia’s most rigorous standard for voluntary emissions accountability.
We measure, reduce and offset our operational emissions through independently verified actions and ongoing improvements, reinforcing our commitment to responsible business practice and climate leadership.
Note: This certification applies to HONE’s business operations. While the homes we build are not covered by this certification, their embodied and operational emissions are significantly reduced through considered material choices and Passivhaus design principles.
Qualifications & Partners
We take pride in our expertise and select industry memberships.
Our construction team includes Certified Passivhaus Tradespersons, internationally recognised for their expertise in high-performance building. This credential demonstrates a deep understanding of Passivhaus principles, construction detailing and quality assurance, verified through rigorous training and examination. Certification is renewed every five years, ensuring our team stays up to date with best practice in building science and energy-efficient construction.
This postgraduate qualification equips our team with advanced expertise in sustainable design, building physics, energy systems and climate-responsive construction.
It supports our ability to lead projects that go beyond compliance—delivering homes that are future-ready, environmentally responsible and aligned with Australia’s transition to a low-carbon built environment.
HONE is a proud member of the Australian Passivhaus Association, the nation’s leading body promoting Certified Passivhaus buildings. Our membership reflects a commitment to global building-science standards and to advancing high-performance, energy-efficient housing in Australia through best practice, innovation and advocacy.
As a member of Master Builders Victoria, HONE meets the industry’s highest standards for professionalism, experience and ethical conduct.
Membership involves a rigorous assessment of our technical capability, training and compliance—demonstrating our commitment to quality construction and trusted business practices.
HONE is a proud member of Renew, a non-profit organisation dedicated to advancing climate and energy resilience in Australian homes.
Our membership reflects a shared commitment to practical, science-based solutions that support a sustainable built environment—from energy efficiency and electrification to resilient design and resource conservation.
As members of the Sustainable Builders Alliance—an initiative born from Builders Declare—HONE stands alongside builders advocating for low-carbon, high-performance and environmentally responsible construction.
This alliance reflects our active commitment to transforming the industry through practical leadership, shared knowledge and real-world action on climate and sustainability.