Welcome to Light House Architecture & Science.

Delightful, low-carbon, all-electric homes — new & existing

We simplify the sustainable design process, to create comfortable, clever, energy-efficient homes; homes that are light-filled and light-footed.

We also provide independent, science-only, retrofit advice for people wanting to

thermally improve their existing home.

Efficient, cost-effective, all-electric homes to suit Canberra’s climate.

Through excellent design and scientific testing, we create homes that feel spacious and comfortable, and function beautifully, on a smaller than average floor area. Many of our homes achieve an energy efficiency rating of 8+ stars (6 stars being the current minimum standard). These houses require half as much energy per year to heat and cool them to comfortable temperatures compared to a 6 star home.

We have completed 180+ major integrated architecture and science projects in the Canberra region and our innovative work has been acknowledged through local and national awards from the architecture, housing, building and sustainability industries. Each year, we also complete 100+ smaller scale science consultancy projects focused on helping people cost-effectively retrofit their homes. The most satisfying reward for us as a collaborative team, however, is the feedback we get from happy clients.

Our vision is to make energy efficient, low carbon housing mainstream and be a beacon for positive change in the residential construction industry (but note: we are Light House not Lighthouse!). As a result, we are committed to helping people with a ‘mainstream’ budget achieve their dream of an excellent, comfortable and affordable home.

Light House provides a unique integrated service with an experienced team of architects and scientists with a significant body of thermal performance, embodied carbon and construction cost data. This collaborative approach means you can expect clear and consistent communication from the outset about the design of your home, energy performance, time frames and costings, materials, finishes and inclusions.

Our clients become part of the Light House community.

While designing and optimising an energy-efficient home, there must be a strong focus on the people who live in them. The Light House team work to ensure our client’s new home or renovation achieves their expectations and remains within the desired budget. 

The Ngunnawal people are the Traditional Custodians of the ACT.

We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture

and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.