OUR ETHOS
We believe in making a positive impact within the building industry. Our aim is to create spaces in balance with our natural biology whilst respecting the environment we all live in.
We are a passionate team who care about our projects and clients. Our process is to work collaboratively and with integrity with a clear vision to inspire much needed change.
TAILOR MADE + HANDCRAFTED . LOW IMPACT + SUSTAINABLE
OUR TEAM
Luke Wrencher | Co-Founder / Builder
Luke is an award winning Artist and a NSW registered Builder, he has worked in the UK and Australia on projects ranging from national government initiatives to off-grid homes and brings artistic creativity to our work at Balanced Earth.
Luke’s passion for healthy materials led him to hempcrete, a discovery which would ultimately galvanise the company around this incredible plant, focusing our intention towards developing and pioneering hemp as a building product.
Professional Qualifications and Awards:
NSW Registered Builder 2015
Certificate 4 Building 2015
Certificate 3 Carpentry 2007
BA (Fine Art) - Distinction
Advanced Diploma of ArtsArt Spectrum Award July 1997 Design Tech Award Art Express
Art Spectrum Award July 1997
Wynne Prize Finalist 1996
Design Tech Award - Art Express
Michael Leung | Co-Founder / Designer
Michael is a UK registered architect with over 20 years experience in the building industry. He has worked for TPBennett and KSS in London, Hassell Architects and Lausanne Property in Sydney and been involved in residential and commercial projects across Australia, New Zealand, Europe and Asia, as well as the island nations of Fiji, Vanuatu and the Cook Islands. His previous clients include Paspaley projects, GHM hotels, Hilton Hotels, Hyatt, Alila Hotels & Resorts, Malmaison Hotels and Marriott International.
Professional Qualifications and Awards:
Professional practice, London South Bank University, UK
Post-Graduate Diploma (Architecture), London, UK.
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Architecture, Liverpool. UK.
Member of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
Member of the Architects Registration Board (ARB)
Hilton Fiji: Pevonia Spa Awards - 2014 Winner "International Spa of the Year"
Pevonia Botanica Hilton Fiji: Luxury Travel Magazine's 2013 Gold List Award - Best Overseas Family Resort
Finalist Hilton Fiji: Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence Winner 2014, 2013 & 2012
Hilton Fiji: Pevonia Spa Awards - Runner-up 2013 Pevonia Spa of the Year
Indian Ocean Suites: Master Builder Association 2014 Winner of Excellence Award British Gas RIBA Winner of Low Energy Residential Design Award
Freeman and Guilds Excellence Award.
Ture Schmidt | Co-Founder / Builder
Ture Schmidt cut his teeth as an apprentice carpenter building passive houses for the family business in north Germany. It was here where he refined traditional carpentry methods & developed a zero-compromise approach to quality, all the while prioritising genuine sustainability in his work.
On his way to Australia, Ture worked all over the world on a wide range of residential projects and brings construction strength and efficient management processes to Balanced Earth. He is the driving force on site, orchestrating the team to deliver on time and to the highest possible level of quality.
Professional Qualifications and Awards:
Registered Builder NSW 2016
Certificate 4 Building 2015
Certificate 3 Carpentry 2007
Site builder for Balanced Earth’s MBA NSW Excellence in Housing award for Energy Efficiency
TESTIMONIALS
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"We couldn’t be happier with our hand made 'Figtree House’; an absolute work of art and sustainable, ingenious, passive solar design. We have loved living in our Balanced Earth build, and would fully recommend the team for a design and build, or renovation project. Exceptional.”
Brian and Marianne - Figtree House
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"Balanced earth made our house building experience a pleasure. They were all easy to work with and took time to really listen to our wishes. They have created a truly spectacular home for us. Luke and the whole team were an amazingly creative team with an abundance of skills, their friendliness and attention to detail was outstanding. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to build, from small to big projects."
Chloe - Radial House
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"I am forever grateful I chose Balanced Earth to build my home in Suffolk Park. My architect Thais Pupio was keen to work with them and from the first meeting they made me feel more than a client, more like part of the team. The process became an exciting, creative endeavour and Balanced Earth successfully walked the line between implementing my wishes and offering professional advice. While they are known for eco-centric builds, they also took into account my tight budget. The project was finished on time and the result was a quality built, energy efficient, incredibly beautiful home."
Becky
