Meet Hocking Homes
Allan Hocking works as a consultant to builders/designers/homeowners and those wanting to improve the energy-efficiency of their build.
Allan will work alongside a building team to train workers in the specific skills necessary to meet Passivhaus Standards, which are valuable even if not pursuing certification.
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Consultation
Allan Hocking works as a consultant to builders/designers/homeowners and those wanting to improve the energy-efficiency of their build.
Allan will work alongside a building team to train workers in the specific skills necessary to meet Passivhaus Standards, which are valuable even if not pursuing certification.
Blower Door Testing
I have been providing blower door tests since 2017. I blower door test houses for builders and owners prior to plaster installation to identify any weakness in the airtight layers. I test the completed project to ensure airtightness to the required level. To the Passivhaus requirements or to meet the NCC requirements as specified for the project.
Airtight Detailing
I install airtight and wind tight layers for projects. At the project's inception, I collaborate with both the designer and builder to coordinate the necessary sequences for layer installation. I offer comprehensive installation services for projects or collaborate with builders to install the layers, providing hands-on, on-site training.
MVHR Install / Commission
I install and commission Mechanical Ventilation and Heat Recovery units (MVHR) . I collaborate with the designer and builder prior to the start of the project, up until final commissioning. I can work with the builder during installation providing hands-on on-site training for future installations.
Window Installation
I collaborate with builders to install windows, ensuring air tightness and thermal bridge-free installation. I consult with designers and builders prior to commencing the project to establish procedures that meet the necessary air tightness and thermal bridge-free standards.
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Meet Allan
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Allan Hocking
Hi, I’m Allan Hocking. I began my career in Ballarat in 1980 as a carpenter and joiner, completing my apprenticeship while studying Building Construction 1–3, with training in drafting, building regulations, and construction methods.
In 1990, I founded Hocking Homes, focusing on new homes, renovations, and bespoke joinery. My first energy-efficient home came in 1992—well ahead of the curve. Clients immediately noticed the difference, often remarking it was the most comfortable home they’d ever lived in. That feedback sparked a lasting commitment: to design and build homes that are not only comfortable but healthy and inherently high-performing.
Over the years, I explored and applied various energy-efficiency standards, continually striving to improve. But I also recognised their limitations. That changed when I attended a Green Living conference held by the Master Builders Association of Victoria. There, I was introduced to the Passivhaus concept. Instantly, it all clicked—this was the holistic, rigorous approach I had been searching for.
In 2015, I completed the Passivhaus Tradesperson course and invested in the specialised equipment and training required to conduct Blower Door Testing.
Put basically, the Passive House standard effectively separates the internal environment from the external environment, regardless of how extreme the external conditions may be.
The requirements necessary to achieve the Passive House standard are determined through calculations specific to the project's location. The requirements are precise and detailed, avoiding any generalizations based on assumptions.
Hocking Homes Pty Ltd CDB-U 60159
Allan Hocking DB-U 4291
Trade qualified Carpenter/Joiner
Passivhaus Tradesperson
Master Builders Association of Victoria
Master Builders Association of Ballarat
Co-President & Partner
Melissa Burton
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