Ecotect Architects have been engaged as consultants aiding in the development of policies and guidelines for numerous private sector and government clients.

This ranges from design policies related to small scale developments for private sector clients, to assistance given to governments and major corporations for policy implementation with large scale applications.

The technical expertise of Garry Baverstock in applied physics and engineering is a great asset  for the practice in assessing government compliance systems and refining the development approval processes.  The Master of Science program has helped Ecotect-Architects developed a network internally and externally to the firm that has enabled the firm to provide this service to government and industry.  For example, associate Andrew Ferguson has completed the Masters program and is one of the in-house experts.

The academic links with Murdoch University, as one of its Adjunct Professors, gives the option of putting a commission through a research centre, should there be a solid research component to the service.  Garry Baverstock is an Alumni member of Curtin University and has collegiate links with the University of WA.  The horizons of expertise are enhanced by the relationships with other universities in WA such as ECU, Notre Dame, and interstate universities such as UNSW, UTS and others.  Internationally we keep in contact overseas such as prominent renewable energy expert institutions such as USF in the USA, and Cardiff University in the UK.

These strategic relationships help Ecotect-Architects at the Cutting edge of technology and design methodologies.

A government institution may put some investigative work out to tender or simply nominate the firm to produce a confidential report for the Department or the Minister.

In the case of university projects often a government body will make approach to have an independent assessment of its built environment procedures and methods

Ecotect-Architects can be part of a consortium of experts, or lead the team, or simply work within its own expertise, depending on the scale and nature of the project.  The firm can also introduce the project through a university where there is a significant amount of research involved in a study.

• 1997 -  1998,  Centre for the Applications of Solar Energy  (CASE) feasibility development report at Murdoch University on association with Dr Gil stokes
• 1998,  Advice and recommended guidelines and land rating system for Clarkson for Land
• 1998,  Solar Skyline Policy for the City of Mandurah
• 2002,  Design schools report on policy and design guideline for the Minister for Works
• 2004,  Draft Solar Skyline Policy for the City of Perth
• 2004,  Beachfront solar policy guidelines for the Town of Cottesloe
• 2006 - 2008,  Policy advice to Carolyn Marshall and the DHW on the design of schools in WA
• 2008 - 2008,  Policy advice and guidelines for the beachfront and town centre for the Town of Cottesloe and consultant at the Enquiry by Design concerning the LPS3 Town Planning Scheme for Cottesloe.
• 2010 - 2011 Advice and guidelines for the Town Planning Scheme review

A basic analysis and scoping of the report usually entails about $5,000 to $10,000 in consulting costs, depending on the scale of the project and its complexity.  A major study could cost between $30,000 and $50,000, and sometimes in excess of $100,000

To do this type of work once and well takes a lot of resources if it is to have the impact sought by the client.  Cutting corners and getting advice one simply wants to hear is silly and self-deceiving in the end.

However, such studies usually have huge implications on development costs and avoidance of mistakes could tally many millions in so many cases.  In not getting the sustainability implications properly considered could impact on our built environment, lifestyle and economic well being for a century in some cases.

The Cottesloe beachfront and the ongoing construction of schools are notable beneficiaries of Ecotect-Architects Inputs over the last 20 years.  With the ravages of Climate changes now starting to hit all over the world this is one area the form of professional involvement will produce large benefits to the community where our expertise is applied.

So much is needed to be done by governments and industry if we are to solve Climate Change through intelligent effective changes to how we use materials and apply design methods for our existing and future building.

It is an investment not a cost impost!

Interested in this service? Why not contact us for information on how we can work with you.