Ecotect-Architects

24/11/2022

Time Arrow are having an open day tomorrow:
Friday Afternoon November 25th, 2022: 2.00 – 4.00 pm (socialising after)

Details below. All welcome (pls rsvp)

24/11/2022

29/06/2022

Retrofitting is affordable, doable and exciting! Check out our video of a 1980s house retrofit, where we chat with the owner/project manager who transformed her old brick home into her own personal mansion, now a stunning and modern looking home.

Watch video here:
https://youtu.be/nM0QFNMe0Y8

27/06/2022

This is critical to help lessen climate change:

https://livingarchitecturemonitor.com/news/new-law-in-france-green-roofs-on-all-new-commercial-buildings

14/03/2022

We are committed to decarbonisation.
https://climateactiontracker.org/publications/decarbonising-buildings-achieving-net-zero-carbon-heating-and-cooling/

The urgency of addressing emissions from buildings is clear; greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from this sector make up roughly a fifth of total global emissions. Despite the rapidly diminishing global carbon budget and need for all sectors to decarbonise, buildings sector emissions have remained stubb...

30/01/2022

Great to see eco architecture gaining traction overseas https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/17387303/inside-grand-designs-architects-eco-friendly-house/

For assistance in Australia, please contact us.

A GRAND Designs architect has been hired to help create an “outstanding” eco-house hidden in the middle of a huge country estate. The stunning property is located in market town of Fave…

05/10/2021

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07/07/2021

Come and support Nick Melidonis this Thrusday night in Fremantle. Featuring Garry Baverstock

Fundraiser Concert for Fremantle Street Doctors

11/06/2021

Looking forward to hearing more about this in the future...

SPECIAL REPORT: The built environment has developed a taste for sustainable, low emissions steel — but in Australia, the cupboards are relatively bare, By Poppy Johnston

30/04/2021

Ecotect Architects recently completed a retro-fit project called the Old Fremantle House. Although the original stone house is from the 1890s, the modern additions sit very comfortably with the old, and enhance the liveability of the home within the local lifestyle.
https://youtu.be/5yeW_yNQn4w - 30 sec video

For full version of the video - 4.5 mins:
https://youtu.be/7TtV4XrctPc

Old Fremantle House 30sec Preview Video about retrofitting homes

21/04/2021

Ecotect’s mission is to see buildings become part of the solution for the 21st Century. The carbon cost of new buildings means that adapting the buildings we have is a great shortcut. This is especially true for brick buildings, because with the right treatment its possible to create a stable interior temperature without having large energy bills.

The value of using an architect to revitalise a building can be hard to measure, but the University of Melbourne has managed to do it. They found that the increased capital appreciation of a property where an architect has been involved rather than a builder is a whopping 1.2% extra in the capital growth per year. This translates to a return of $11 for every $1 spent on architects fees.

That’s a good start, but its not enough. Ecotect want to help our clients on a journey beyond just capital appreciation. We want to also make the building a proud contributor to a viable planet.





https://www.linkedin.com/posts/leon-moulton-b2652357_architect-designed-renovations-increase-capital-activity-6786762405860007936-CH7e

Interesting read from The Age...

16/04/2021

Our very own Graduate Architect Lyssandra Lumley takes you through a fabulous retro-fit project we recently finished in Freo.

https://youtu.be/7TtV4XrctPc

Lovingly called the Old Fremantle House, this home now feels light and fresh (especially the new modern walk-through dressing room). The indoor/outdoor room features an aluminium solar pergola and Everbright cover and the addition of retractable blinds provides extra shade and shelter while maintaining views of the feature random-stone wall and leafy garden. The wrought iron and limestone front wall have attracted comments from many approving neighbours and are the result of diligent research by the client and excellent workmanship. Although the original stone house is from the 1890s, the modern additions sit very comfortably with the old, and enhance the liveability of the home within the local lifestyle. For more information or to find out how Ecotect Architects can help you [email protected]

Welcome to a project close to our heart - the Old Fremantle House, a retro-fit project completed by Ecotect Architects. The home now feels light and fresh, e...

22/02/2021

The Clapin project is progressing well on site, and the builder is now working on the interiors of the main house and granny flat prior to completing the front and rear landscaping.🤩

27/01/2021

A little update on our Fremantle renovation project! Although most of the building work was completed months ago some final details like the wrought iron on the front fence and gates took extra time. Now all the elements are in place. The home feels light and fresh, especially the new modern walk-through dressing room with beautifully chosen tiles and subtle lighting. The indoor/outdoor room features an aluminum solar pergola and Everbright cover and the addition of retractable blinds provides extra shade and shelter while maintaining views of the feature random-stone wall and leafy garden. The wrought iron and limestone front wall have attracted comments from many approving neighbours and are the result of diligent research by the client and excellent workmanship. Although the original stone house is from the 1890s, the modern additions sit very comfortably with the old, and enhance the livability of the home within the local lifestyle.

11/11/2020

Garry on the road!

11/11/2020

Garry Baverstock from Ecotect Architect welcoming HON Dave KELLY BA MLA to the upcoming Clean Energy Innovation Hub in Bayswater.

HON Dave KELLY BA MLA. Minister for Water; Forestry; Innovation and ICT; Science; Youth recently visited us at the future Clean Energy Innovation Hub in Bayswater. We’re engaging with the State and Federal Government to create pathways post COVID in terms of re- skilling trades and innovation in a hands on way, with a focus on youth. We are looking forward to creating jobs for WA and helping to create a sustainable and greener future.

19/09/2020

Our founder Garry Baverstock and his wife visited Geraldton this week and investigated new planning initiatives, including a possible new eco retreat and fishing/surfing retreat. He also checked in on an Ecotect passive solar house built nearly a decade ago near Geraldton harbour.

19/07/2020

We've been following our renovation on Quarry Street in Fremantle and wanted to share with you a few updates!
As you can see, the alfresco deck now has the Everbright roofing over, supported by a lightweight truss frame.
Positioned high over the existing eaves, it appears to 'float' above making it a beautiful addition.
Moving inside and the dressing room is taking shape, there will be a chandelier hanging from the centre of the ceiling rose.
The north east facing window lets in soft morning light into the space.
We can't wait to show you the next stage!