New Online shop

I have set up a online shop. I selling ECOtankas which are a eco designed stainless steel water bottles ideal for tradies and for the tradies dog I have dog accessories by Surf Dog Australia. Once you have completed your build its time for a break you can also book a holiday online, on the Tube web site as well.. www.tubedesignstudio.com

Coastal Design Brief for the Augusta Project.

The Augusta Project in Brief.

The client had two basic concepts for our award winning Building Designer, Rob Skipworth, to work from. Firstly the building had to be energy efficient and as self sufficient as possible in regards water and power usage. The other major design consideration was to take advantage of the extensive views over the ocean to the east and inlet to the North.

Juggling the requirement of expansive glazing with excellent energy efficiency necessitated the use of some smart design and materials. Cantilevered balcony slabs, with no interrupting columns, opened up the view from the living areas.

Environmental credentials of the house are boosted by the installation of 3.3kw solar power system, two large water tanks and an ATU waste treatment system. All cavity brickwork has ‘Aircell’ cavity insulation. Proving that being environmental doesn’t mean sacrificing comfort, the living areas have in-slab heating using water from the hot water system heat pumps, powered by the roof top solar cells.

Check out the photos of out lastest design for Karratha, North West Australia. Our Building Designer had is job cut out for him on this projects brief.

This Display Home incorporated energy efficiency, cyclonic conditions and steel framed construction to create an oasis in the harsh environment on the NW of Australia with a tight budget.

HOW OWNER BUILDERS SHOULD CHOOSE A NATIONALY AWARDED BUILDING DESIGNER

AS A OWNER BUILDERS YOU NEED TO OBTAIN A COMPETITIVE PRICE FROM A BUILDING DEIGNER TO DESIGN YOUR NEXT PROJECT.                 
Do you want a quality nationally awarded building designer for your next development. It is essential to pay proper attention to the design and building of your house or development and to obtain a more competitive price to complete your development.

Professional companies are always a better option if you do not have a great knowledge regarding the design, construction and costing of your new home or property.

Consider The Benefits Of Using An Award Winning Designer:                                 
A good award building designer will have direct access to the best quality registered builders so they will cater to all your requirements and needs. This will assist you to receive a more competitive price to construct your development in the best possible time, giving you compete peace of mind.

Know About The Kind Of Service Related To The Building Designer:          
They will be able to provide you all kinds of service relating to the Design, Specifications, survey, engineer, local and state Government authority rules and regulations. To obtain all the necessary approvals to construct your development from beginning to the end 

You Should Be Properly Informed:

The company should dedicated people to look after all your requirements and satisfy you throughout the designing, planning, building and development of your property.                                                    
Consider The Awards and Experience Of The Company And Management: 

A professional awarded company will be able to give you details of not only their awards but offer examples off their previous work showing the kinds and type of construction they have done.

DESIGNING YOUR FUTURE IS OUR OUR BUSINESS

A finished house in the South West by Eco Designer Homes

South West Eco Friendly Home

This client had two basic concepts for our award winning Building Designer, Rob Skipworth, to work from.

Firstly the building had to be energy efficient and as self sufficient as possible in regards water and power usage. The other major design consideration was to take advantage of the extensive views over the ocean to the east and inlet to the North.

For more info on Eco Designer Homes click here

Owner Buiders Information on how to choose a Building Designer

The Types Of Construction An Awarded Building Designer Can Offer The Owner Builder: 

Before you the Owner Builder employs a professional Building Designer you will need to know if they are able to construct your development, not only the type of construction and finish you require but in the area you wish to build. An award winning designer building will able to offer you access to build in the City, outer Metro, Major City’s and Towns, Regional areas through out the State, South West and the North West regions.
They will be able to offer you various types of construction ranging from; Double brick and tile, Light weight framed construction, Eco friendly construction, Rammed earth, Mud Brick, Cyclonic construction, Solar construction, Pole home construction, Straw Bale construction, Tilt Up construction, Commercial and industrial construction and Remote housing construction.

Contour Feature Survey for Owner Builders

Owner Builders need to start with a Feature Survey just like any other builder.

The building designer that you select to design your new home or building project will conduct a feature contour survey and detail study of you site. With this detail they will be able to provide a study and investigation of your site and will be able to tell you what kind of development will best suit your site. From this report you will be able to judge the efficiency and reliability of the designer to further assist your development proposal.
A feature survey should include the following and can be ordered by yourself
Street and Verge condition ie existing cracks to the Kerbs and foot paths. (just in case of any issues with the council once you have finished your project)
All Levels.
All Easements
All existing structures.
Adjoining structures and levels.
Location of services ie water, gas, telstra, power, sewer, and storm water.
North Point.
Any other features that are on your site.

All of this needs to be done by a Licenced Surveyor.
And once this is completed you can start your design process of a Eco Friendly Design.