THE CONSTRUC T I ON SOURCE AUSTRAL I A for construction methods that increase efficiency, reduce waste, prevent pollution, and minimize impact on natural and cultural environments. “We have a pretty young team, and we have a passion for learning,” Matt explains. “The group that we have is super excited about energy efficiency and sustainability. We all want to be a part of it. And we’ve developed some really good relationships with customers who share our passion.” Today, Gilchrist Homes’ projects can range in size and value from tiny homes to $2 millionplus estates. When evaluating and selecting jobs, however, Matt says the company looks less at the budget and more at the client and their vision. As an example, Matt cites a recent project for a customer in her late-60s. They are building her first-ever home – a twobedroom, one-bathroom unit that is “tiny” but “super sustainable and superefficient.” “We’ve spent so much time researching the products we’ve used and making sure they’re the least-harmful to the environment,” Matt explains. “We’ve spent so much time researching the optimum performance for a home of this size. That’s all been driven by the client. She has a huge focus on sustainability.” “So for us, that job was a nobrainer,” he says. “We didn’t care about the size; we just wanted to work with the client. She’s a wonderful lady and
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