About us

We are passionate about quality and durability.

We love good design and question the status quo.

We think ahead and want to make the same decisions that our kids and grandkids will make.

Today.

As experts in building physics and climate change adaptation, we help you build the best possible home for you and your loved ones.

Australian building standards are lagging behind:

single glazing remains common, and insulation requirements are being introduced only slowly.

Meanwhile, other parts of the world are constructing homes that produce more energy than they consume, while lasting much longer.

Dr Rick Jaeger
Rick is the founder and CEO of Green Building Consultants. He is an engineer from Germany and loves the ocean, exercise and good coffee.
  • PhD in Civil Engineering, University of the Sunshine Coast
  • MSc in Energy-efficiency and Sustainability of Buildings, Technical University of Munich (Germany)
  • BSc in Environmental Engineering, Technical University of Munich (Germany)
  • Expert Degree in Numerical Simulation in Engineering, Technical University of Madrid (Spain)
  • Associate Lecturer, Engineering Sustainable Design & Environmental Engineering

Frequently asked questions
What is wrong with Australian Homes?

There are beautiful homes out there that people love and admire. But there are also many homes that do not last as long as their European counterparts, that are too hot in summer and too cold in winter. Homes that have uncomfortable draughts, whenever the wind blows and ones unable to withstand the next natural disaster.
Does insulation work in hot climates?

Yes, it does. Insulation slows down the rate at which energy (heat) is transferred between the inside and outside. There are a few things one needs to do differently to cold climates, though. The roof captures a lot of energy in form of sunlight: Reflecting a large portion of that can be a very effective first step. Light colours for surfaces that face the sun at any given time is recommended, insulation can help here as well. Last but not least, heat gain through glazing (direct sunlight through windows and doors) should be avoided at all cost.
Why should I care about the airtightness of my building?

If you want to have control over your indoor air, you require control over the air entering and exiting your building. This will allow you to create comfortable living conditions all year around. If your building is badly sealed, i.e. a leaky building, a lot of the air you cooled or heated will escape to the outside. But not only that: outside air will enter your building in an uncontrolled way, bringing in moisture, dust and other pollutants like smoke or emissions. Only a building that is sufficiently air tight will allow you to maintain comfortable conditions with clean indoor air all year around.

I have problems in my existing building. Can you help?

Yes. We Can. Please use the contact form to get in touch with us.