Our Story
Axis Homes was founded in Hobart, Tasmania by Harry Friend. Harry entered the construction industry with a passion for developing new and innovative ways to build homes.
His shared time spent on the tools and studying architecture has inspired him to combine efficient construction techniques with architectural design to help make building high quality homes simpler and more affordable.
The company is growing into a passionate team of designers and builders supported by professional suppliers and subcontractors who are committed to providing a simple and enjoyable building process.
Sustainability
Why does sustainability matter?
In Australia homes are responsible for an estimated 24% of overall electricity use and 12% of total carbon emissions.
Energy efficient homes have a significant positive impact on the wider economy, the health and wellbeing of users and reduce the cost of living while increasing comfort. Most importantly energy efficient homes help to slow the catastrophic effects of carbon emissions.
How do we achieve building a more sustainable home?
Put simply by lowering operational energy requirements and by reducing embodied energy in construction and maintenance.
The embodied energy of a home is a calculation of all the energy used to produce the materials that make up the building. It includes the energy used in mining, manufacturing and transporting the materials, as well as the services in the economy that support these processes.
Operational energy is the energy that is used to run the home, including lighting, appliances, heating, and cooling.
Testimonials
The professionalism and workmanship was excellent throughout the process and we appreciate how we were able to improve on the final project with Harry’s innovative advice.
Lorraine and Garry - Southport
Harry is a great organiser. He kept to schedule, is honest, reliable, and a pleasure to work with.
Robbie and Darcy - Sandy Bay
Our project was handled magnificently at every turn and we were talked through the plan very accurately. The workmanship was excellent and we were always treated fairly and respectfully. The building process and quoting was handled in a professional manner, not to mention the price was fair and on budget.
Brendan, Karen and Dean - Oakdowns
Awards
Axis Homes were proudly nominated as a finalist in the 2022 HIA National Greensmart Awards hosted in Canberra, ACT for our Leslie Vale project. Additionally the home became a finalist in the Tasmanian Greensmart Custom Home category.
Service Areas
Axis Homes primarily operates within a 25km radius of Hobart CBD. Have a project outside of this area or on Tasmanias East Coast? Get in touch as we may be able to accomodate additional locations.