Sustainable Homes Melbourne

Name

Sustainable Homes Melbourne

Legal name

Sustainable Homes Melbourne

Website

https://sustainablehomesmelbourne.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainable Residential Construction Services

NAICS

Residential Remodelers (236118), Residential Building Construction (23611), New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236115)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Whole-Home Interior Renovation (Non-Structural) (HSAPAEAC), Historic Home Renovation & Preservation (HSAPAEAG), Whole-Home Exterior Renovation (Envelope & Curb Appeal) (HSAPAEAD)

Keywords

• Sustainable home renovations
• Custom home builders
• Heritage home renovations
• Eco-friendly construction
• Design and build services

Headquarters

HQ city

Fitzroy

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Home Renovations: Full-service renovation solutions including partial demolition, home extensions, material selections, energy efficiency upgrades, and design solutions for homeowners seeking reliable, high-quality construction within budget.
2. Custom Home Builds: New home construction blending energy-efficiency with design comforts, including knockdown rebuilds and multigenerational home solutions.
3. Design and Build Services: End-to-end service handling all documentation including plans, permits, engineering, and interior design through to construction completion.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Sustainable Homes Melbourne is a Melbourne-based design and build firm that delivers sustainable home renovations, custom home builds, knockdown rebuilds, heritage and terrace home renovations, and intergenerational home designs. The firm handles the full project lifecycle from concept design, documentation, permits, and engineering through construction completion, serving homeowners within 15km of its Fitzroy studio with a focus on energy-efficient, eco-friendly building practices and NatHERS star-rated performance.

Product overview

Sustainable Homes Melbourne is a design and build construction company offering a comprehensive portfolio of home renovation and custom home building services across Melbourne. The core offering consists of seven interconnected service lines: Home Renovations (general renovation solutions), Custom Home Builds (full spectrum design and build), Knockdown Rebuilds (demolition and reconstruction), Heritage Home Renovations, Terrace Home Renovations, Intergenerational Builds, and Eco-Friendly Home Builders. All services emphasize sustainable building practices, energy efficiency, waste reduction, and eco-friendly materials. The company also produces educational content through the House of Meaning Podcast. Services are provided within 15km of Fitzroy, Melbourne.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• House of Meaning: A podcast to help homeowners prepare for one of the biggest investments of their life - sustainable home building.
• Build Cambodia

Products and services

• Home Renovations Complete renovation solutions for Melbourne homeowners including partial demolition, home extensions, energy efficiency upgrades, and material selections, delivered as a design and build service within 15km of Fitzroy.
• Custom Home Builds Full-spectrum custom home design and construction in Melbourne, including documentation, plans, permits, engineering, interior design, and construction, with passive solar and recycling-focused practices.
• Knockdown Rebuilds Sustainable knockdown-rebuild service replacing outdated structures with modern, eco-friendly homes while minimizing waste through recycling usable materials such as timber and bricks from the demolition.
• Heritage Home Renovations Renovation of historic, Victorian, and period homes that preserves original character while adding natural light, modern sustainability, and heritage-overlay navigation expertise.
• Terrace Home Renovations Renovation of Victorian terrace and Federation homes that preserves historical character while introducing natural light and modern, eco-friendly features.
• Intergenerational Builds Multigenerational home designs that bring families together under one roof with flexible spaces, clever privacy solutions, and accessible areas that adapt to the needs of every generation.
• Eco-Friendly Home Builders Sustainable building service for transforming rundown Melbourne homes into comfortable, eco-friendly builds through resource efficiency, internal recycling, renewable energy sources, recyclable materials, and ecologically correct construction practices.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy savings over $10,000 per year at current energy prices for renovated Victorian terraces
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sustainable Builders AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSHM is a founding member of the Sustainable Builders Alliance (SBA), an organization aimed at revolutionizing sustainability in Australia's construction industry. SBA credentials are peer-reviewed and require continuous professional development (CPD). SHM's Managing Director Simon Clark serves as President of the SBA.
• MBA Green LivingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMBA Green Living certification indicates commitment to sustainable practices and eco-friendly building techniques.
• HIA GreensmartminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHIA Greensmart certification demonstrates training in designing and constructing environmentally responsible and resource-efficient homes.
• Gardiner ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm engaged for Anna's House project, collaborating on sustainable heritage renovation design.
• Heartly Design StudiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior design studio providing design services for Barry St Renovation project in Northcote.
• Field Office ArchitecturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm that designed the award-winning Clifton Hill House triple-story development.
• Cottage and Castle Buyers AgentsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBuyer's agent featured on SHM's House of Meaning podcast discussing property buying and energy efficiency.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Metricon: One of Australia's largest residential home builders operating across multiple states with broad product portfolio including project homes, knock-down rebuilds, and increasingly sustainability offerings. Comparable to SHM in single-family residential construction but at vastly greater scale and broader market segments.
• Carlisle Homes: Established Melbourne home builder offering custom designs, knock-down rebuilds, and home renovations across Victoria. Comparable to SHM in Melbourne custom home market and renovation services, though serving broader price points with less focus on high-performance sustainability.
• Henley Properties: Large Victorian-based residential home builder offering new homes, knock-down rebuilds, and house-and-land packages across Melbourne. Comparable to SHM in custom home building and Melbourne market focus, but at volume-builder scale and with less sustainability specialization.

Others

• Housing Industry Association (HIA): Peak Australian residential building industry association of which SHM-affiliated members are participants. Comparable as ecosystem context (SHM's GreenSmart certifications come through HIA) rather than direct competitor; provides industry standards, awards, and credentialing referenced throughout SHM materials.

Direct peers

• Positive Footprints: Melbourne-based sustainable design-and-build firm specializing in energy-efficient renovations, extensions, and custom homes. Directly comparable to SHM in target customer (inner-suburb Melbourne homeowners), service portfolio (renovations and new builds), and sustainability positioning.
• Green Homes Australia: Australian builder specializing in energy-efficient and sustainable residential construction across multiple states. Comparable to SHM in residential sustainability positioning, energy efficiency focus, and NatHERS-aligned building practices.
• Eco Home Builders: Australian sustainable home builder focused on energy-efficient new builds and renovations. Comparable to SHM in sustainability focus, residential construction, and target homeowner segment seeking eco-friendly outcomes.

Emerging players

• Modscape: Australian modular and prefab residential builder focused on architect-designed sustainable homes. Comparable to SHM in custom home delivery and sustainability emphasis, with different construction method (factory-built modular) serving similar sustainability-conscious homeowner segment.
• HIP V. HYPE: Melbourne-based sustainable property developer and consultancy specializing in carbon-positive residential projects and developments. Comparable to SHM in sustainability expertise and Melbourne focus, though operating primarily as developer/advisor rather than design-build contractor.

Regional players

• Solace Builders: Australian residential builder with sustainability credentials serving homeowners across multiple states. Comparable to SHM in eco-friendly residential construction focus but operating across broader geographic markets rather than concentrated in single metro area.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SHMelbourne
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCmv3zGD68sJVKK955MIZvyQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/sustainablehomesmelbourne
• Instagraminstagram.com/sustainablehomesmelbourne
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sustainable-homes-melbourne

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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