Glu-Lam Passive House - Episode 04 - Glulam Frame & Cladding Assembly - Sunpath Architects VIC

Glulam Frame & Cladding Assembly | Passive House Plus Construction in Melbourne This video captures the construction phase of a certified Passive House Plus home in Albert Park, Melbourne — the architect’s own family residence. Designed by Niall O Healaithe of Sunpath Architects, this sustainable, all-electric home showcases the beauty and efficiency of prefabricated glulam timber framing and panelised insulated cladding systems. After 17 years designing homes for others, this project allowed Niall to bring personal inspiration, maritime timber construction, and climate resilience together in one extraordinary build. Watch as the exposed glue-laminated hardwood frame is carefully assembled on site. Learn how precision CNC-milled timber components were manually lifted and connected with custom steel plates, stainless dowels, and airtight junction details. Prefinished insulated boundary wall panels follow, combining fire rating, airtightness, and thermal performance in a rapid enclosure system. Design Inspiration & Construction Highlights Glulam post & beam frame designed like a ship’s skeleton CNC machining, modular assembly, and timber joinery Fire-rated insulated cladding with airtight detailing Manual lift and assembly for constrained urban site Architect-led build for Passive House Plus certification Key Features Passive House Plus certified Zehnder Q350 heat recovery ventilation 10.8 kW rooftop solar PV Triple-glazed alu-clad windows by Logikhaus Airtight membranes and low-CO₂ insulated screed slab Low-VOC finishes, natural timber frame Built by David Brewer – Feature Properties VIC Timber fabricated by STFAB | Engineered by TGA Engineers Learn more 📐 Architect: Niall O Healaithe — Sunpath Architects - www.sunpath.com.au 🛠️ Builder: David Brewer — Feature Properties VIC 🔧 Engineering & Timber Fabrication: TGA & STFAB - https://www.stfab.com.au/ 🎵 Music: Monday Morning by AK via Uppbeat.io License code: IEZUQJE52YAKANHV 📌 Hashtags #PassiveHouse #PassiveHousePlus #Glulam #MassTimber #SunpathArchitects #EnergyPositiveHome #SustainableArchitecture #MelbourneDesign #ArchitectsOwnHome #STFAB #DavidBrewerBuilder #TimberConstruction #CNCJoinery #AirtightBuilding #FeatureProperties #TGAEngineers #ClimateResilientDesign #AllElectricHome #LowCarbonLiving #PrefabricatedTimber