What Ecoliv does

Ecoliv Buildings Pty Ltd (trading as Ecoliv) is an Australian prefabricated modular home builder founded in 2008 and headquartered at the EcoHub facility in The Gurdies, Victoria. The company designs, factory-constructs, and installs sustainable modular homes for individual homeowners, families, and property investors across Victoria and New South Wales. Its core technology is precision off-site construction in a controlled factory environment, combined with passive solar design, airtight vapour-permeable building envelopes, high-performance insulation, all-electric systems with standard solar PV, and 10,000-litre rainwater harvesting. Ecoliv holds a minimum 7-star NatHERS energy rating across its product range and has achieved climate-positive verification on its EcoGeneration 2A display home, with a Whole of Home score of 101 exceeding the National Construction Code benchmark.

Ecoliv sells a portfolio of pre-designed modular home ranges — EcoGeneration (flagship sustainable), EcoSanctuary, EcoLiving, EcoHaven (multi-generational), and EcoHut — alongside bespoke Custom Builds adapted from existing architectural plans and an Extensions service for existing homes. Revenue is generated on a project-by-project basis, with published indicative pricing of approximately A$630K–A$740K + GST per home excluding land and site works; final pricing is quote-based. The company operates a direct sales-led go-to-market model with no intermediaries, supported by a physical EcoHub Display Centre, free site assessments, downloadable brochures, and content marketing across blog, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Pinterest, and LinkedIn.

Ecoliv is B Corp and Climate Active certified, a member of PrefabAus, and operates with 11–50 employees. Its leadership comprises Director Ashley Beaumont, who contributes to public thought leadership on regenerative design. The company has achieved 17+ years of continuous operation and has been featured on the Renovate or Rebuild TV show and in The Construction Source magazine. Revenue and headcount details are not publicly disclosed, and there is no record of external funding rounds.

Name

Ecoliv

Legal name

Ecoliv Buildings Pty Ltd

Website

https://ecoliv.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ecoliv is an Australian prefab modular home builder founded in 2008, designing and factory-constructing sustainable, high-performance homes (minimum 7-star NatHERS) for individual homeowners, families, and investors across Victoria and New South Wales via a direct sales model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Prefabricated Modular Home Construction

NAICS

Prefabricated Wood Building Manufacturing (321992), New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236115), Residential Building Construction (23611)

SIC

Prefabricated Wood Bldgs & Components (2452)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Modular & Prefabricated Home Construction (IMAFABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Green / High-Performance Home Construction (Net-Zero, Passive House) (IMAFABAH), Custom Home Building (IMAFABAC)

Keywords

• Sustainable modular homes
• Prefabricated housing
• Energy-efficient construction
• Regenerative design
• Passive solar buildings

Headquarters

HQ city

Melbourne

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Modular Prefab Home Sales: Ecoliv generates revenue through the design, factory-construction, and on-site installation of prefabricated modular homes. Customers purchase completed or semi-completed modular dwellings, with pricing based on design selection, floor plan, customisation level, site requirements, and optional upgrades. Revenue is earned on a per-project basis as a one-time transaction per home.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ecoliv designs, factory-manufactures, and installs prefabricated modular homes for Australian homeowners and families. Offerings include pre-designed ranges (EcoGeneration, EcoHaven, EcoSanctuary, EcoLiving, EcoHut) and fully custom modular builds, all engineered to a minimum 7-star NatHERS energy rating with passive solar design, airtight construction, all-electric systems, and rainwater harvesting. Homes are precision-built in the EcoHub facility in Victoria and delivered across Victoria and New South Wales.

Product overview

Ecoliv is an Australian prefab modular home builder offering a portfolio of pre-designed sustainable homes and custom build services. Their pre-designed range includes four distinct models: EcoGeneration (flagship carbon-neutral range), EcoHaven (multi-generational compact living), EcoSanctuary, and EcoLiving. Additional offerings include Custom Builds for bespoke architectural designs adapted from existing plans, Extensions for expanding existing homes, and an Interiors Guide design consultation service. All homes are manufactured off-site in their EcoHub facility and incorporate passive solar design, energy-efficient construction, and sustainable materials to achieve minimum 7-star energy ratings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EcoGeneration: Premium sustainable modular home range with climate-positive performance, featuring 7+ star energy ratings and all-electric living.
• EcoSanctuary
• EcoLiving
• EcoHaven
• EcoHub

Products and services

• EcoGeneration Modular Homes Flagship pre-designed modular home range featuring passive solar design, airtight construction, all-electric systems with solar, and advanced energy efficiency. Multiple floor plans achieving 7+ star energy ratings; designed for Australian homeowners seeking climate-positive performance.
• EcoHaven Modular Homes Compact multi-generational modular living solution with three floorplans and three facades, offering independent self-contained living spaces for families and downsizers. Includes mobility packages and family upgrade options.
• EcoSanctuary Modular Homes

Quantifiable outcome

• 112% reduction in carbon footprint (GWP) over 60 years for EcoGeneration 2A
• +12 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Climate ActivecoreOthersEcoliv achieved Climate Active certification for the 2023-24 year, demonstrating carbon-neutral business operations. This government-backed certification validates the company's emissions measurement, reduction, and offsetting practices across Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
• B Lab (B Corporation)coreOthersEcoliv Buildings Pty Ltd holds B Corp certification, meeting verified standards for social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.
• PrefabAuscoreOthersEcoliv is a member of PrefabAus, the Australian prefabricated housing industry association, supporting industry standards, advocacy, and credibility in the prefab modular sector.
• GreenfleetminorOthersEcoliv partners with Greenfleet, a carbon offset organisation, as part of their sustainability and environmental stewardship commitments — planting native forests to offset remaining emissions.
• Phoenix TapwareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership with Phoenix Tapware for supply of WELS-rated, high-efficiency fixtures across all EcoGeneration homes. The partnership includes the Phoenix Enviro316 range — marine-grade stainless steel, 6-star WELS-rated, lead-free tapware designed for coastal conditions and long-term performance. This is a co-branded feature integrated into the standard home specification.
• CerclosminorOthersIndependent Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) conducted by Cerclos, verifying the EcoGeneration 2A Display home as climate-positive — removing more carbon than it produces over its operational lifetime. Results documented: 112% reduction in GWP over 60 years, 151% improvement in energy efficiency, 66% less fresh water use.
• Sustainability VictoriaminorOthersEcoliv participated in Sustainability Victoria's 7 Star Homes program. The Yea Project was featured as a case study demonstrating energy-efficient prefabricated homes, including blower door testing results.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Archiblox: Australian sustainable modular home builder based in Melbourne. Directly competes with Ecoliv in the Victorian prefab modular market, offering architect-designed modular homes with a comparable design-to-installation model and similar target customer (urban infill, sustainable primary residences).
• Modscape: Australian modular construction company specializing in residential and commercial modular buildings. Comparable operating model — off-site factory-built modules delivered to customer sites — with overlapping customer base of homeowners and developers across VIC and NSW.
• Hapi Homes: Queensland-based prefab modular home builder targeting Australian owner-builders and investors. Comparable prefab construction approach and direct-to-customer sales model; competes with Ecoliv for design-conscious Australian modular buyers willing to pay for quality prefabricated homes.
• Plant Prefab: California-based sustainable prefabricated home builder with a factory-based construction model. Closely comparable to Ecoliv in emphasizing environmental performance, custom and pre-designed homes, and a factory-driven approach to reducing construction waste and timeline.
• Dvele: US luxury smart, sustainable prefab home manufacturer. Comparable positioning at the premium, sustainability-verified end of the prefab market with high-performance, design-led modular homes targeting environmentally-minded affluent buyers.
• Cover: US software-enabled prefab home company offering pre-designed, custom-configurable backyard studios and homes. Comparable to Ecoliv in modular construction methodology and direct-to-consumer project model, with similar pre-designed product range approach.
• Method Homes: US prefabricated custom home builder with multiple product lines for sustainable, high-performance homes. Comparable to Ecoliv in offering both pre-designed ranges and custom builds from a factory setting with a focus on energy efficiency.

Regional players

• Koto: Finland-based sustainable modular cabin and home designer-builder with a focus on biophilic design and low-carbon timber construction. Comparable Nordic approach to Ecoliv's regenerative design ethos; serves a different geography but materially similar product and values.

Broad incumbents

• Blu Homes: Established US luxury prefab home company offering precision-built, energy-efficient modular homes. Comparable to Ecoliv in factory-built sustainability positioning but at greater scale and a longer operating history across multiple US markets.

Emerging players

• Granny Flat Solutions: Australian secondary dwelling / granny flat builder serving a related but smaller-format segment of the prefab market. Comparable Australian manufacturing approach but focuses on compact secondary dwellings rather than Ecoliv's full-size primary residence modular homes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/EcolivAustralia
• Facebookfacebook.com/ecolivsustainablebuildings
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ecoliv-buildings
• Instagraminstagram.com/ecoliv_buildings
• Pinterestpinterest.com.au/ecolivbuildings
• Xx.com/Ecoliv

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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