In 2010 the VDM Group contacted Ecotect-Architects to provide them with design and environmental advice on what to build and not build on 93 hectares of land in South Hedland. While the land had already been carved up into 'special rural lots' not any house could be placed on these newly created 1.2 hectare lots. This is because the land is subjected to frequent flooding, high cyclonic winds and temperature extremes making engineering and building costs associated with house construction expensive and tricky.

Ecotect-Architects' solution was to provide a range of climate sensibly designed portable homes that would be built in Perth and transported to South Hedland where they would be quickly assembled. A range of design options were; therefore, submitted to provide VDM and their clients with home layout and design choices. It was noted the design of homes in the state's northwest vary considerably from the southern states as the sun's solar path is different because South Hedland is closer to the equator. This means the placement of windows and doors in a home and its orientation must be carefully calculated to ensure it best complies with the climate sensible design principles for that location.

This was an innovative and clever solution and is now being embraced by mining companies and property developers that understand the cost and transport benefits of portable housing.

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