Our Studio

Solarcert is a Canberra based building design studio set up by Tony Pike in 1999.

With an extensive background in both building design and construction, Tony and his team at Solarcert building design have built a solid reputation for providing a client-driven, creative and professional design service.

Constructing and new home, or addition is one of the biggest financial investments you will ever make. You will have a large amount of information to take in, and it will sometimes feel like you are going around in circles. At Solarcert we understand that we play a significant role in your project, and our specialist team will listen and offer you practical advice to aid you through this process.

The team at Solarcert cover all aspects of the building and design process from initial planning, through to selecting the right builder and gaining approvals.

For over 15 years, the qualified team at Solarcert building design have successful completed projects in Canberra, Queanbeyan, and the South Coast region of NSW.

Our energetic team are continually undergoing professional development programs that cover new building materials, and construction methods to provide our clients with most up to date and the best possible outcome.
At Solarcert we have a big commitment to the future and sustainability. When preparing our projects we address several factors including responsible designs, focus on building performance, building materials and the social aspects. The team at Solarcert are accredited in NatHERS Certifications , Greenstar rating scheme, Home Energy rating scheme and have accreditation in the Livable Housing Australia program that looks at designing houses with the ability to adapt at a minimal cost as our needs change during different stages in our lives.

Director and Principal designer Tony Pike specialises in Passive House design which is a European building standard that looks at the science behind low energy and healthy building design. Homes designed by the Passive House standard use 75% less energy than a typical Australian home and provide an extremely healthy internal environment due to the use of a filtered ventilation system.

If you are looking for an award-winning Canberra building designer that is client-driven and willing to listen, please contact our friendly office on 62901819 to arrange your first complementary appointment.