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Design excellence and solutions are the essence in achieving great outcomes. The last 10 years and more particularly in even more recent times, sustainability design solutions have led to a general market acceptance of 'lets do the right thing'

The following categories are all key elements in this process:

Architects & Designers

If you plan to undertake any degree of significant building work then you are talking about a large financial investment. On that basis you need expert advice.

You need to consider such issues as:-
  • Building with sustainable materials
  • Passive solar design
  • Designing and building for your climate
  • How to collect and save water
  • Insulation products and installation
  • Shading and ventilation
  • Energy saving appliances
  • Solar hot water
  • Energy efficient lighting
  • Renewable energy for homes
The following companies can provide you with advice and quotations:-

Solar Dwellings

Solar Dwellings

Established in 1991, Solar Dwellings is a unique design and construction service crafting passive solar energy efficient homes in Perth and regional Western Australia.

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earthhouse

earthhouse

earthhouse is a design office in Fremantle, Western Australia. It has evolved from specialising in rammed earth construction to designing cost-efficient, passive-solar buildings that incorporate a range of materials. In recent years earthhouse has become a collaborative design studio, employing a diverse and passionate architectural team. They are focussed on designing buildings that respond intelligently to their environment while being elegant, practical, and comfortable.

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Arcologic

Arcologic

Sustainable living should not be only for the elite few or dedicated 'greenies'. It needs to be 'mainstream' in order to make a significant difference.

That is why we have introduced their "series" designs as a simpler and more cost-effective way to be able to live in a distinctive, energy efficient and sustainable home. Arcologic's "series" designs can be offered at a much reduced fee, are much faster to get onto site (thus saving holding costs) and removes much of the 'unknown factor' as the designs are pre-rated for energy efficiency and pre-costed.

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Design for Seasons

Design For Seasons

Design For Seasons offers a comprehensive design and documentation service with an emphasis on passive solar and sustainable design principles.

Passive solar design is the primary focus and philosophy of the design service. Other sustainable issues are also considered include site impact and scale of the building, use of sustainable building materials, water conservation and collection, grey water recycling, renewable energy sources, and energy use for heating and cooling, hot water service and lighting.

Designs are based on the client’s vision and needs, always relating to the human scale and spirit. A detailed and carefully staged approach is taken during the design and documentation.

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Gerry Kho Architects

Gerry Kho Architects

Gerry Kho Architects strive towards a sustainable design whenever and whereever possible. This means the application of techniques such as passive solar design principles, choice of materials, energy efficiency, cross-ventilation, zoning and so forth, are combined with our innovative and resourceful solutions, and creative use of technology.

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studio west design

Studio West Design

With a custom design from Studio West Design you are free to take your plans to any builder for quotes or even owner-build without fear of copyright infringement. Studio West give you copyright to use the design as you wish, with any builder or even to owner-build, for the life of your building project.

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croudace

Croudace Architects

Looking for a Perth Architect? Croudace are architects and building designers with a no-nonsense approach to both design and their clients, and they are slowly creating a rich body of work in and around Perth and WA. See them at their Claremont Studio or call to make a start on your project. Croudace Architects offers an available and approachable studio and team of architects in perth and perth interior designers and landscape designers that can bring your project to fruition with a hassle-free, authentic and relevant approach.

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Eco-Tect

Eco-Tect

Climate Sensible Designs is a design service suitable for smaller projects that encompasses all the principles of passive solar design.

The process begins with a site investigation and a comprehensive client interview. This information is used to produce a concept design and probable project costing.

The concept design is further refined and working drawings are produced allowing the project to be submitted for Building License.

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Architecture Collective

Architecture Collective

By engaging an architect experienced in environmental, energy efficiency and sustainability solutions, clients gain additional benefits from their architectural service including an aesthetically more pleasing building and surroundings, reduced energy costs for heating and cooling, water savings in the home and through thoughtful landscaping, a less toxic building with reduced contribution to health concerns including asthma and allergies, along with a reduced carbon footprint through a multi-strategy approach

Architecture Collective provides these outcomes as a standard part of the design and construction process.

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Matthews Architecture

Matthews Architecture

Matthews Architecture is a committed, vibrant company placing emphasis upon design integrity supported by hands on building experience. The firm was established in 1999 and has completed a number of memorable projects.

Form and structure designed by the firm embody environmental design principles, combined with ease of use suiting both the lifestyle and personalities of their clients.

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Hillam Architects

Hillam Architects

Hillam Architects is a progressive design office dedicated to achieving excellence in architecture; its' primary focus providing clients with a positive and rewarding experience in realising their architectural dreams and desires.

Using a hands on approach to individual projects, experienced staff provide complimentary design and management skills to allow the most appropriate built form for any given site or design brief to ensure distinctive buildings that are functional as well as uniquely styled - combining the creative energies of the architect with an experienced knowledge base, a holistic solution is generated at each stage and in every detail.

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Hodge + Collard

Hodge + Collard

Hodge + Collard Pty Ltd has established a sound reputation since 1976 and has the proven skills and enthusiasm needed to deliver well designed buildings on time and on budget. Their prime objectives are to provide a personalised service and to protect the interests of their clients. As such their initial consideration is to determine each client’s particular needs through discussion and consultation. A clear understanding of a client's requirements results in a well conceived and functional design.

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Sam Teoh Architects

Sam Teoh Architects

Sam Teoh Architects is a Perth based design orientated Architecture and Interior Design practice established in 1996.

Sam Teoh Architects - an enthusiastic practice dedicated towards the pursuit of high quality design with an emphasis towards environmental friendly and solar efficient designs. Their attention to detail and experience in the building industry ensures innovative and practical workable solutions.

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Paradigm

Paradigm

Established to continue the research and public promotion of environmentally and regionally responsive design throughout the climatically and culturally diverse regional areas of Western Australia, Paradigm are committed to research into passive thermal design, sustainable building technologies, materials, waste water reuse/recycling, minimization of energy usage and minimizing the impacts of building activity on site and the wider environment.

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