Sustainable Passive House Architect in Margaret River and Perth.

Bespoke Passive House designs that epitomize both comfort and elegance.

Matt Burleigh, Western Australian Architect, Passive House designer and Living Building Challenge member. I aim to create sustainable homes that are both aesthetic and good for the environment.

Welcome to Cynosure Architecture, where we specialize in crafting exquisite, sustainable residences that harmoniously blend luxury with environmental responsibility. Led by Matt Burleigh, an architect based in Perth, Western Australia, our firm is dedicated to delivering bespoke Passive House designs that epitomize both comfort and elegance.


Western Australian Architectural Home, Biophilic Design, Open Living design intended to bring nature closer to the occupant.

Cynosure Architecture: Your Expert Architect in Margaret River and Perth, Western Australia

Create a Home You Love, Leave a Legacy you’re Proud of

With a Luxurious Sustainable Passive House.


Architectural Diagram - The Passivehouse Design Model. A passive house is defined by better air quality, high performance windows, strong construction detailing to avoid thermal bridges, exceptional insulation and completely airtight construction

The Passivhaus Design Model

Internal Comfort Zone: 20 - 25°C

Internal Relative Humidity: 30 - 60%

Regulated Fresh Air: 30 cubic metres per person/hour

Maximum heating/cooling demand: 15kWh/sqm annum

Passive House - Improved Insulation. A key principle in passive house design is ensuring that insulation is continuous and unbroken along the building envelope.
Passive House - Thermal Bridge Free. Superior detailing and forward planning should always be used to minimise any thermal bridges throughout your home

Reduced Environmental Impact

A passive house is a home designed to use less energy, and produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions.

Lower Utility Costs

With reduced operation costs, a passive house can result in significant savings on your monthly utility bills.

Futureproof Design

A passive house is built to last. Our superior detailing and specification will be crafted to protect your home from the elements and extend its lifespan.

Improved Comfort

A passive house home is designed to maintain a comfortable indoor temperature year-round. Thanks to improved insulation that resists heat transfer.

Passive House - Ventilation. Using state of the art HRV units, a passive house ensures a constant supply of fresh air to the home's occupants
Passive House - High Performance Windows. Windows are the weakest point of any home, but we need them to ensure internal comfort. It is essential that these be high performing and adequate for the build

Better Air Quality

A passive house features a built-in ventilation system that provides a constant supply of fresh, filtered air. This can reduce the risk of respiratory issues.

Highly Sustainable

A passive house relies on extremely energy efficient design, using significantly less energy for heating and cooling than a traditional home.

Passive House - Sustainability. Using sustainable technologies and well thought out orientation, a passive house go to new heights and even achieve passive house plus or premium status
Passive House - Airtight construction. Using skilled trades and well specified airtightness barriers, a passive house must be able to achieve a level of airtightness that cannot be matched

Why Choose Cynosure Architecture for Your Passive House in Margaret River or Perth?

When you choose us for your Passive House Margaret River or Perth project, you're choosing a team that deeply understands the unique climate and lifestyle of Western Australia. We design homes with Passive house principles—focused on reducing energy demand, creating natural ventilation, and using sustainable materials—ensuring your home will be a sanctuary of comfort and sophistication, all while minimizing your carbon footprint and ongoing energy costs.

  • Tailored Passive House Designs: Each project is customized to meet your needs and the specific site conditions of Margaret River.

  • Energy Efficiency: We design homes with an emphasis on achieving low energy consumption, maintaining optimal indoor air quality, and ensuring excellent thermal performance.

  • Sustainable Living: Beyond passive house standards, we incorporate sustainable practices, such as rainwater harvesting, solar energy, and natural building materials, into our designs.

  • Long-term Savings: By designing homes that are energy efficient, we help you reduce long-term living costs and minimize your environmental impact.

Services

Elevate your projects from subtle to bold with an architectural home designed to last

Architects board of Western Australia - Registered Architect. Being a registered architect under the umbrella of the architects board of western australia ensures quality and integrity in every design we deliver

Registered Architect

Certified Passive House Designer. We have completed the rigorous training required to call myself a Certified passive house architect that remains relevant anywhere in the world.

Certified Designer

Professional Member of the international living futures institute. As a professional member, I have access to resources and thorough teachings from the institute that assist in the sustainable design of every home we create.

Professional Member

Specialized Luxury Passive House Design in Western Australia

As one of the few architects specializing in Passive House in Western Australia, we bring an in-depth understanding of the standards and certification processes to each project. Our goal is to design homes that go beyond conventional building practices, creating spaces that enhance the health, well-being, and comfort of our clients. We help you navigate the technical aspects of Passive House standards and make sustainable living achievable.

Western Australian Home - Interior design photo, natural light and texture. Beautiful minimalist design within a modern home, architectural features and well positioned photography.

Perth and Margaret River High-end Residential Architect

See how we’ve helped our previous clients achieve a better way of living.

At Cynosure Architecture, we pride ourselves on creating homes that blend seamlessly with the natural beauty of Margaret River and the broader Western Australia landscape. From coastal inspired design to rural sanctuaries, our designs integrate the best of modern architecture with a deep respect for nature.

Our commitment to design excellence and sustainability has earned us the trust of clients across Western Australia, aligning us to become the go-to Margaret River architect for clients who value both aesthetics and performance.

 

Western Australian Home design - Architecturally design - Biophilic photography. Beautiful natural home intended for a family to grow as one. Beautiful colour palette and well placed furniture.

Reviews


— Dan T.

January, 2024

“When we started looking at building our first home, we knew we didn't want just your standard every day 3 by 2 forced onto a tight fitting block. Matt was amazing at bringing out the true potential of our site and gave us a home where our family could really grow."

— Alistair W.

November, 2023

“We sought Matt’s advice throughout our home buying journey. His experience with what to look out for, value-add renos, and council rules really helped simplify the process for us. Highly recommend"

Get in touch with your Perth and Margaret River Architect

We will come to you in Perth, or you can call ahead and meet us at our office in Magaret River!

Are you ready to build your dream home in Margaret River or the surrounding areas? Contact Matt Burleigh at Cynosure Architecture today to discuss your project and explore how we can help you achieve your vision through thoughtful, sustainable design. Whether you’re interested in a Passive House or other energy-efficient design, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.