Ecotect Architects have wide ranging experience in the development of subdivision development plans. Our personal experience in the design of high quality residential and mixed-use spaces with a strong focus on energy and water efficiency has been a key ingredient in the design of several successful and desirable residential subdivisions.

The first step is to make sure that the road layouts and orientation opens up the opportunity for maximized passive solar design in a subdivision.  This means our practice must be involved before the planners and engineers start detailed work on the concept.  The initial concept layout should be prepared from the survey drawing prior to the first project meeting.

From thereon prudent coordination of the consultants is the secret to success.  Once the layout is decided and the block sizes and shape settled to the satisfaction of the practice, the structure plan can proceed to subdivision approval.

The ecological approach not only looks at the solar design aspects but the preservation or damage minimization of the natural ecology of the area, water management, including harvesting of rain water and recycling grey water to assist the irrigation of the public open landscaped spaces and street landscape.

• 1998,  Advice and assistance with block layouts for Atwell for Peet and Co
• 1999,  Advice and design guidelines in association with CCN, for Stirling Waters, Karrinyup, for Chris Carmen
• 2003,  South Beach subdivision, consultant and advisor to Mike Hulme and the Perron Group, this included production of design guidelines for houses in this subdivision
• 2004 - 2006,  Wise Earth Syndicate in association with Mike Hulme and the Perron group, 800 block subdivision, design and project management and design guidelines

• 2007,  Old Broome estate (UDIA winner), consultant, advisor and preparation of design guidelines for the houses.
• 2010 - 2011,  Land subdivision concepts for Wise Earth Syndicate in association with Hulme Developments for a residential strata subdivision for mixed commercial/tourist zoning.
• 2011,  Advisor to Mike Hulme on a scheme for an eco village subdivision south of Margaret River.

Every project is different and incurs different fees.  The practice will work on a time charge basis at the advisory or early concept stage and then be able to quote a fixed sum once the scope of work is ascertained.

The cost is negligible compared to the civil works needed to develop most land subdivisions.  With sustainability being the guiding principles in a more comprehensive manner, expertise by Ecotect-Architect is a sound investment in any land subdivision project.

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