Services
While we do offer design only and build only packages, our strength is in seeing a project through from concept to completion. Our holistic approach allows us to oversee every step to ensure that each element of site selection, design and construction works together to achieve a sustainable living home and lifestyle.
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Location & Site Selection
Factors we consider include public transport, amenities, streetscape, neighbourhoods and the local community. We then focus on site orientation, slope and how local weather conditions will come into play. Council and developer restrictions, privacy and noise are other influencing factors.
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Custom Design
Once you have a site, we look at designing your home and to best utilise the site’s potential. Consideration is given to natural light, passive solar performance , energy efficiency and low allergen designs. We also consider the adaptability of the design to change with the different stages of your life.
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Construction
Having a builder who understands sustainability is a major advantage. We have diverse sustainable building experience and extensive networks with environmentally friendly material suppliers. Our build process is fast and efficient with low waste and minimised environmental impacts.
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Finishing Touches
A design is not complete without the final touches. Landscaping, lighting selections and even the colour of your walls and floors can have an influence on your home’s sustainability rating. With all this in mind, we help select finishes that enhance your home’s sustainable living potential.
Key home design elements we consider
- Passive Solar Design
- Energy Efficiency / Active Solar
- Low Allergen Design / Low VOCs
- Universal Access / Adaptability
- Water Efficiency
- Renewable / Recyclability
- Source local
- Life cycle Assessment / Embodied Energy
- Thermal Mass / Night Purging
- Insulation / Protection
- Glazing
- Spatial Functionality, Relationship between living spaces
- Durability for Climate Change
- Sustainability Targets (Star Rating, Low Carbon, Low Energy, LED)
- Biomimicry