Maxa Design
Maxa Design is a Melbourne building design practice established in 2004 by Sven Maxa, specialising in sustainable house designs "for current and future generations". Its high-level eco and energy-efficient homes, including certified Passive House designs, are built to brief and budget with creativity and a practical, can-do approach. The practice designed Australia's first 10-star rated relocatable home, is proudly carbon neutral, and has grown from a husband-and-wife duo to a team of nine.
Its work spans suburban Passivhaus homes, fully self-sufficient houses in country Victoria, new homes and renovations, and the practice also offers Passivhaus consulting. Sven is actively involved in the building design community and is a past member of the Committee of Management of Design Matters National.
On Lunchbox, Tonimbuk House is a modern take on the wool shed on 10 acres in the Bunyip State Park, adapting existing masonry walls. Brunswick Renovations uses passive design, solar panels and a water tank to create an energy-positive, income-generating home.
See Tonimbuk House and Brunswick Renovations on Lunchbox below.
Modern 'Wool Shed' Pays Homage to Iconic Australian Design
This modern farmhouse in Tonimbuk allows the owner to 'live in the environment' thanks to large glass sliding doors.
Modern 'Wool Shed' Pays Homage to Iconic Australian Design
This modern farmhouse in Tonimbuk allows the owner to 'live in the environment' thanks to large glass sliding doors.
Renovation Achieves an Energy Positive and Income Generating Home
A passive design and solar panels creates a comfortable house year-round which also generates income for this family.