Glen Esk Passive Homes
The Foundling Range
The Four Homes
Built differently.
By design.
The Foundling Range represents three years of design, modelling and refinement — four homes built on the principles of Passivhaus performance.
Every affordable Passive Home plan in the range shares the same uncompromising construction specification, delivering comfort, energy efficiency and longevity that standard builds simply cannot match.
Available as a PHPP-modelled High Performance home, or with full PHI Passive House Certification — our recommended pathway as Passive Home builders.
Standard Inclusions
All Foundling Range Passive Homes
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PHPP ModelledEvery home modelled using the internationally certified Passive House Planning Package to verify energy and comfort performance before construction.
- Timber Frame + Ventilated Cavity
We exclusively build our Passive Homes with a timber frame, and a deliberate space directly behind the external cladding, a ventilated cavity to the walls and roof lets air move freely in this space, carrying moisture away and stopping heat from building up in the summer.
- High-Performance Weather Membranes
Breather membranes to all external walls and roof — blocking wind-driven rain while allowing vapour to escape and protecting the Passive House structure for decades.
- UPVC Double Glazed Windows
Thermally broken UPVC frames with double glazing across all openings in the Passive Home — excellent U-values, minimising heat gain and loss at the facade.
- Thermal Bridge Free Design
All structural connections, window reveals, balcony interfaces and penetrations designed and detailed to eliminate thermal bridges to ensure an energy efficient home.
- Cabinetry Package
Kitchen, bathroom, laundry, scullery and activity room (where applicable) cabinetry fully designed and installed in every Passive Home as per Glen Esk's standard specification.
- Concrete Perimeter Slab Insulation
Insulated perimeter slab in the energy-efficient house design eliminates the thermal bridge at the critical ground-floor junction — one of the most common heat loss points in Australian construction.
- Bulk Insulation — Walls, Roof & Floors
High-performance bulk insulation to all of the Passive Home's external walls, full roof space and suspended floor areas, achieving R-values well above minimum code.
- Internal Airtight Membrane
Continuous internal airtightness layer installed and taped at all junctions in the Passivhaus, dramatically reducing uncontrolled air infiltration and associated energy losses.
- Ducted HRV System
Whole-home Heat Recovery Ventilation providing continuous fresh filtered air to every room in the Passive Home while recovering up to 90% of thermal energy from exhaust air.
- Fixed Price Contract
HIA fixed-price contract including council approval coordination, site management, statutory inspections and all builder obligations for a Passive House construction under WA legislation.
- Finishes Package
Full internal paint finish, selected floor coverings throughout, and standard fixtures and fittings in the Passive Home as per Glen Esk's standard specification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The Foundling Range provides a starting point while allowing the flexibility to tailor your Passive Home in Perth to your needs.
Depending on the affordable Passive House plan, your requirements and budget, and the selected finishes, fixtures, and features, your Passivhaus can be personalised. As a certified Passive House builder, we will carefully consider any customisations to these designs to ensure your home still meets the high-performance standards it was designed for.
If you have something specific in mind, talk to our team about the options available.
All Foundling Range Passive Homes are available as PHPP-modelled High Performance homes or, as our recommended choice, with a full PHI Passive House Certification.
Our team of Passivhaus builders will work with you to explain the performance targets and certification pathway for your chosen home.
Factors such as the size, shape and orientation of your block, along with slope, access and surrounding conditions, can all influence which Passive Home design will work best. We consider these factors, along with your preferred way of living, to help identify the most suitable Foundling Range Passive Home for your site.
The result is a home that is not only designed to suit your needs but positioned and built to perform. Get in touch with our team to discuss your options.
Every Passive Home in this range incorporates Glen Esk’s standard inclusions designed to deliver comfort, efficiency and long-term durability.
Your chosen design and the overall project requirements will determine the final scope, and from this, our team of Passive Home builders will provide you with clear information about what is included before construction begins.