The 100‑Year Melbourne Home. Budget Certainty by Design.

Concept‑to‑handover cost gates. Variation control during build. Measured comfort. One accountable leader.

For families who refuse compromise · By the author of Beyond the Floorplan

$1,000 ex GST; schedule and pay at booking

  • 1–2 weeks → risk map, budget framework & dated roadmap

  • Includes video call + briefing document

  • Full refund if not aligned after call

  • If aligned → site visit → Concept Design onboarding

Why Only Us

Rooted in our 6 Fundamentals

Enduring Relevance
Quiet, confident forms and honest materials that won’t date in a decade.

Low‑Friction Living
Plans that reduce daily effort—clear flow, smarter storage, sunlight where it matters.

Measured Health
Filtered fresh air and stable temperatures as standard. We set CO₂/VOC targets and verify airtightness.

Passive House First Performance
Envelope‑first engineering, thermal modelling and details that do the heavy lifting.

Self‑Sufficiency
Designed for low running costs and net‑zero readiness without lifestyle trade‑offs.

Legacy Choices
Materials, details and planning for a 100‑year horizon—adaptable as life changes.

De‑Risked Delivery

The Borland Method

Three‑Gate Budget System

  • Gate 1 – Concept Cost Plan → pass/fail

  • Gate 2 – Design Development Cost Plan → pass/fail

  • Gate 3 – Pre Contract Reconciliation → pass/fail


    Rule: If numbers don’t align at a gate, we pause, re‑scope or value‑engineer before proceeding. No surprises.

Health & Performance Spec

  • Indoor air: CO₂/VOC thresholds

  • Airtightness: Min 1.0ACH @ 50Pa target and test

  • Thermal stability: designed diurnal swing band

  • Acoustics: room‑by‑room Rw targets
    Verification is baked into design and commissioning.

Concierge Selections
Curated options and finish suites; 90% of decisions locked before tender to protect budget and schedule.

Architect‑Led Governance
We lead from first sketch to handover: right‑time builder involvement, weekly dashboards, agreed response times during construction, and a strict variation protocol (priced and approved before it hits site).

Same philosophy, two delivery models

Two ways to work with us

Bespoke 100‑Year Home (Borland Architecture)

  • Custom architecture for complex briefs and premium sites

  • Three‑Gate Budget System with architect‑led governance

  • Measured comfort targets (air quality, airtightness, thermal, acoustics)

Stllhaus — High‑Performance Template Homes

  • Architect‑designed models with curated options

  • Health & performance as standard (ventilation, airtightness, thermal stability, low‑VOC)

  • Predictable delivery via our accredited builder network

Case Study - Hanby House

Brighton Family Home — Forever‑Ready, Calm, Measurably Comfortable

  • Build: $5m

  • Pre contract variance vs Gate‑2: ±0.9%

  • Airtightness: 0.96 ACH @ 50Pa

Results & Recognition

Independent features, awards & client outcomes

"It's not just an old person's home — it's a beautiful home for the whole family, now and for generations to come."

“I’d had a string of bad experiences with architects—but with you, it never felt like locking horns. You listened, delivered, and solved problems I didn’t even know I had."

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FAQ

  • With our Three‑Gate Budget System. We work with builders right from teh start to cost‑check at Concept, Design Development, and Pre‑Tender. If a gate fails, we pause and re‑scope before committing further. No surprises.

  • No. We start with a $1,000 Strategy Intensive that produces a risk map, brief clarity, budget framework, and project roadmap in 1–2 weeks. It’s the fastest way to buy clarity and remove guesswork.

  • Yes—provided they meet our quality standards. We involve builders early for cost and buildability input, ensuring they are committed and invested in the project well before work begins on site. We remain the accountable lead all the way through.

  • We model the design using passive house software to ensure it aligns with world class thermal stability, moisture control, air quality management and acoustic standards. But unlike most, we then test the as build home to verify that it is complying with the design standards for airtightness, insulation consistency, mechanical services efficiency etc. We then ensure you are provided with clear guidelines on how to maintain your home to ensure these standards are sustained.

  • Most bespoke projects require several months of design and approvals before breaking ground, depending on council, overlays and construction complexity. You’ll receive a dated schedule after the Strategy Intensive.

  • Not typically. We tend to serve private owner‑occupiers seeking a 100‑Year Home. Protecting quality and performance comes first. We are happy to work with developers who value quality and are committed to as-built testing to confirm compliance.

Ready for calm, certainty and longevity?

$1,000 ex GST; schedule and pay at booking

  • 1–2 weeks → risk map, budget framework & dated roadmap

  • Includes video call + briefing document

  • Full refund if not aligned after call

  • If aligned → site visit → Concept Design onboarding.

The high‑performance template home—architect design, predictable delivery.