Before Building Phase

30 Apr 5 Mistakes when building your new home in the Blue Mountains

Posted at 00:57h in Before Building Phase, Building in Bushfire Zone, Building Phase, Choosing a Builder, Choosing a Drawer, Building Designer, Draftsperson, Choosing Services, Council Approval

Building a custom home in the Blue Mountains is an exciting opportunity to create something truly unique. Surrounded by natural beauty, elevated landscapes, and a cooler climate, homes in this region have the potential to be both architecturally stunning and exceptionally comfortable to live in. But...

15 Apr What is HRV and Why It Matters in Modern Homes

Posted at 00:10h in Before Building Phase, Cooling, Heating, Passive House, Plans, designs and planning docs

Split Building talks HRV The Air You Don’t See Still Matters Fresh air plays a far bigger role in your home than most people realise. While layout, finishes, and visual design often take centre stage, the quality of the air you breathe every day has a direct...

Alfresco patio area new home build Sydney

02 Apr Split Building talks Eco Friendly Homes

Posted at 03:59h in Before Building Phase, Passive House, Plans, designs and planning docs

Split Building talks Eco Friendly Experts in building Eco Friendly homes, Split spills the tea on all things Eco Friendly when it comes to new home builds. So what’s an eco friendly house? Damir Jurkovic, owner of Split Building shares: “It’s a home that is intentionally designed...

PassivHaus designed energy efficient home Western Sydney

04 Mar Building a Passive House in 2026

Posted at 10:00h in Before Building Phase, Building Phase, Choosing a Builder, Passive House

The Standard That Is Redefining Home Construction in Australia In 2026, the conversation around home building has shifted. Homeowners across the Blue Mountains and Western Sydney are no longer just asking about finishes and floorplans. They are asking about performance, comfort and long term sustainability. This is...

Damir Jurkovic, Owner of Split Building, Custom Architectural Designed Home Builder Blue Mountains

17 Feb Damir Jurkovic, Owner & Managing Director of Split Building, Blue Mountains

Posted at 22:48h in Before Building Phase, Building Phase, Choosing a Builder, Passive House

Meet Damir Jurkovic, Owner and Managing Director of Split Building Custom Home Builder & Certified Passive House Builder in the Blue Mountains and Western Sydney. Damir Jurkovic is the Founder and Managing Director of Split Building Pty Ltd, an award winning custom home builder based in Faulconbridge...

12 May Energy Efficient Homes

Posted at 07:00h in Before Building Phase, Passive House, Plans, designs and planning docs

Energy efficient homes in the Blue Mountains use less energy and reduce the carbon footprint which means lower power bills. If you design an energy efficient home look at these features in your home: 1. Insulation: High ceiling insulation such as R4 is essential to keep...

11 May Passivehaus Conference Sydney 2023

Posted at 04:47h in Before Building Phase, Passive House

There were some high level speakers at the Passivhaus conference in Sydney on 4 & 5 May 2023. Passivhaus buildings use 80-90% less energy. Introba and the Victorian government are working together to improve the Australian Building standards to meet world climate needs to make a...

24 Mar Biophilic Design for a Healthy House

Posted at 04:59h in Before Building Phase, Choosing a Builder, Choosing a Drawer, Building Designer, Draftsperson, Choosing an Architect, Plans, designs and planning docs

Biophilic Design for a Healthy House: Bringing nature into the space for better health The biophilic design philosophy is derived from an inherent need for humans to connect with nature in order to stay in physical and mental balance. Housing is recognised as an important determinant...

Passive House living area showcasing natural light and energy efficiency

24 Feb Finally! Passive House Explained in 8 Steps

Posted at 04:50h in Before Building Phase, Building in Bushfire Zone, Choosing a Builder, Choosing a Drawer, Building Designer, Draftsperson, Choosing an Architect, Council Approval

Background and Benefits of a Passive House Passivhaus buildings consume 90% less heating and cooling energy than conventional buildings. The average temperature inside a home is more constant than a conventional home. The indoor temperature range will generally around 20-25 degrees year round. Often on hot 40 degree...

Award winning PassivHaus builder creating low energy homes in NSW

23 Feb The Ultimate Guide to a Sustainable House

Posted at 06:03h in Before Building Phase, Plans, designs and planning docs

The Ultimate Guide to a Sustainable House explores the latest trends and techniques for sustainable homes that are energy efficient, minimise its impact on the environment, reduce energy consumption, and improve the health and well being of its occupants. Covering passive solar design, green building materials,...