Elegant architecture grounded in technical excellence and builder collaboration. Michael Loubser is a Certified Passive House Architect based in Launceston, Tasmania, dedicated to creating resilient, high-performance homes that thrive in the cool-temperate south.
We value the customer experience above all else and have crafted a process to be highly informative, enjoyable and stress free. We believe the best outcome comes from true and open collaboration. Let us be your guide through the design and build journey.
Tasmania Registered Architect No. 1154
Certified Passivhaus Designer(Passivhaus Institute Germany)
Registered Architect in SA & Victoria (AMR/ADR)
Healthy Materials Mastermind Alumni (The Healthy Home)
Australian Passivhaus Association member 2026
Sustainable Builders Alliance member 2026
This project is a resilient, rural retreat on Tasmania’s East Coast designed around our clients desire to be connected to the ocean and the landscape at all times. We chose materials that create a sense of tranquility and permanence, namely rammed earth walls, structural timber framing reclaimed from old wharf beams, and charred timber (Shou Sugi Ban) cladding. By prioritising these durable, circular materials, we built a home that feels deeply connected to its coastal site and is engineered to last for generations.
Blackwood House is an award-winning rural retreat on a steep, rugged bush block on Tasmania’s North Coast. The home blends Japanese minimalism with clear passive solar principles to create a highly efficient, relaxed living space. By slightly twisting the building's footprint against the site's contours, the design secures a perfect northerly aspect—capturing valley and ocean views while maximizing natural winter heat gain. The material palette directly reflects the surrounding forest, allowing the home to sit quietly within its terrain.
