Building energy-efficient custom homes in Wollongong

Amity Builders custom home builder wollongong

Hi, we’re Amity Builders

Led by Todd Ackerman, we’re a passionate team who’s doing our part to leave the building industry better than we found it. Since 2021, we’ve been building custom and architectural homes in and around Wollongong with the goal to “build better when we know better”.

So when we learned about Passive House building principles, we couldn’t look away. We’ve since pledged to build homes to a higher performance standard, leaving you with a house that’s more healthy, comfortable and energy-efficient. How good!

LET'S CONNECT

We’re on a mission

to elevate Australian industry standards by building Passive House and high performing homes, and empowering homeowners to make smarter, more informed choices for their health and comfort.

Todd Ackerman architectural custom home builder wollongong

Our “why”

Homes should be comfortable and low maintenance for decades, not just the mandatory warranty period.

Frustrated with the standard of building in Australia, Amity Builders is committed to raising awareness and doing our part to leave the construction industry better than we found it.

We do this by:

Embracing Passive House principles to build more healthy, comfortable and energy efficient homes
Being values-driven and prioritising integrity, communication, and collaboration over profit
Having clear and efficient processes that enable us to be great builders both on and off site

We do it because we love building. We do it because we know you (and the planet) deserve better. And we do it because it’s the right thing to do.

For us, it’s that simple.

And our “why us”

People

Collaborating with clients, architects/designers, and trades requires building (& maintaining) great relationships. We place a huge emphasis on communication, being true to our word, and being the building partner we’d want for ourselves.

Passion

If Todd (our Director) had to start over and choose a different career, he’d probably be a building scientist who does carpentry as a hobby. That’s to say, we love what we do. And we’d choose this (or a version of it) all over again if we had to.

Process

They say you’re only as good as your systems and processes. Our process-driven approach enables us to price accurately, be transparent with clients and architects, maximise efficiencies, and deliver the highest service and experience possible.

Planet

There are many houses around, but only one planet to call home. Building can be a very wasteful and unsustainable practice, so we look for ways to be less harmful to the Earth when and where we can across every phase of the project.

GET IN TOUCH

"Todd has been a pleasure to interact with — very personable, passionate, and genuinely caring. His commitment to his work and his clients is evident in every interaction. I wholeheartedly recommend Amity Builders to anyone looking to build a home."

Dinesh, knock down & rebuild
“Todd accomplished an outstanding job at completely transforming my little asbestos clad cottage. His work ethic and carpentry skills are exceptional. I was living in my home throughout the renovations, the whole project ran very smoothly and the team was a pleasure to have around.”

Renata, renovation
"Todd's attention to both construction & administrative detail; clear & timely communication skills; and his organised & collected nature were key attributes that enabled him to perform at such a high level. Todd’s overall performance was outstanding."

David Gockel, Gockel Architects
“Todd is honest, courteous and works with exceptional integrity. He's a master craftsman when it comes to carpentry, but he shines with managing projects and I have no hesitation recommending him.”

Andy, extension & renovation

Our values are our foundation

Educate to Empower

Knowledge is power. The more you know (and the more we share), the more confident you’ll feel in decision-making.
Communicate to Collaborate

Together with the designer, consultants and trades, we work as a team and keep each other in the know.
Respect the Planet, Respect Each Other

By respecting our only home, its ancient knowledge, and all the people within it, we help bring more good than harm to the world.
Trust Your Genius

Everyone has their own genius to bring to the table. So we play to our strengths and respect yours, the designer’s and our trades’.
Cut Costs, Not Corners

Our processes enable efficiency, and our efficiency enables us to give you the best value possible without compromising on quality.

Want to be part of the solution?

Join the team.

We’re always on the lookout for values-driven chippies, apprentices, labourers and site supervisors to join our passionate team. If you love geeking out over building science and tools, being an equal contributor to a greater mission, and having a positive impact on people and the planet, we’d love to hear from you!