Our team
The final piece of the puzzle for your high-performance architectural home.
Architects and homeowners in Melbourne’s inner suburbs are at the forefront of sustainable living, leading the way in positive change.
HONE, a family-owned residential construction company, is dedicated to bringing these visions to reality. Managed by brothers Michael and Steve, with almost 20 years of experience in carpentry and business, a Master of Energy Efficient and Sustainable Building and a dedicated team – HONE is uniquely positioned to help drive positive change within the industry.
Our goal
Our goal is simple: to drive positive change by collaborating with architects and clients deeply committed to sustainable design and dedicating ourselves to wholeheartedly serving their vision.
Our credentials
B Corp proud
In the global economy, there is a strong belief in using business for positive transformation. Central to this are B Corporations (B Corps), purpose-driven entities dedicated to benefiting all stakeholders, beyond just shareholders.
As a certified B Corp, HONE is committed to leading the change it envisions. Believing that business should prioritise the well-being of individuals and communities, it advocates for practices that maximise societal benefits and minimise harm.
Recognising our interconnectedness, HONE emphasises our shared responsibility toward present and future generations.
Carbon Neutral
Through deliberate decision-making and strategic changes, measures have been taken to offset carbon emissions, achieving carbon neutrality for our business operations under the Climate Active certification scheme.
Climate Active, a government-endorsed initiative in Australia, promotes voluntary climate action among businesses. Choosing Climate Active certification reflects a commitment to the most stringent carbon neutral accreditation in Australia.
Please note, this carbon neutral certification applies only to HONE’s operational activities, not to the homes we construct.
Qualifications & Partners
We take pride in our expertise and select industry memberships.
Our team members are certified as Passive House Tradespersons, which means they have completed a training program and passed a Certified Tradesperson Exam to demonstrate their understanding of Passive House principles. This certification must be renewed every five years.
This qualification from RMIT University provides our team with the specialist knowledge of sustainable building design and technologies, building energy and climate engineering, and the management of sustainable building projects required to lead our transition to a sustainable built environment.
The Australian Passivhaus Association is an independent, non-profit organisation that aims to lead change by educating, promoting and supporting the delivery of Certified Passive House buildings in Australia.
Renew is a membership non-profit organisation working to transform Australian homes for climate and energy resilience.
Arising from Builders Declare Australia, the Sustainable Builders Alliance aims to promote low carbon, sustainable and high-performing construction practices.