Tarlo River Passive House 2024

Tarlo River Passive House

Tarlo River Passive House is a certified, pavilion-style Passive House located in the Southern Tablelands of NSW.

The house is largely off-grid and built to withstand the extreme weather experienced at its bushfire-prone site, including temperatures ranging from -10 °C to 46 °C.

The house was designed by GAEA Architects, with architect Sue Connor creating a floorplan that maximises the site’s views from every room.

It was constructed by Eclipse Passive House, using their prefabricated system tailored to Australian environments to build high-performance houses efficiently.

Other features of interest include the house’s KNX-based home automation, rainwater collection and distribution system and bushfire-resistant decking and landscaping.

Tarlo River Passive House was also constructed using sustainable materials wherever possible.

The house – completed in early 2022 – meets and exceeds the site’s BAL29 requirements while delivering a visual style that works well with the landscape.

Tarlo River Passive House had every intention of opening in-person for this year’s SHD. Unfortunately due to the recent flooding in NSW this opening has been cancelled. Those of you who have purchased tickets will be receiving notification of your refunds shortly.

Photo credits: Evan Maclean Photography