Third Ecology Architects
2A Fordham St, Newtown VIC 3220, Australia
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2A Fordham St, Newtown VIC 3220, Australia
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With over 25 years experience designing, documenting, project managing and constructing projects for our clients, Third Ecology Architects is perfectly placed to assist and guide you - our client - with the hundreds of decisions that need to be made for every project.
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2 customer reviews
Neville Wright
Right from the beginning my wife and I felt that Mark and his team were focused on listening to what our needs were, at the same time providing plenty of options and innovations for us to consider. It was important to us that Mark had a sound knowledge, and practical experience, of incorporating eco-friendly and sustainable features into the design. Our project was very much a collaborative process which resulted in an outstanding, and much appreciated, outcome. ‘Koorameet’ received much complimentary feedback from friends and guests who were fortunate enough to enjoy its delightful amenity over the ten years we operated it as a short-term rental property. Now we are living in the house ourselves and often remark how fortunate we are that our built environment and surrounding nature appear seamlessly connected. More...
Brydon King
The renovation of our Victorian home has transformed it into a very liveable, light and eco friendly environment that is a joy to live in for all seasons.
Architecture Services
Third Ecology are able to provide a full or partial Design Services for your new home, renovation or multi residential project.
These services include:
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Concept Design
Town Planning Applications
Detailed Design - incl 3D internal & external renderings
Construction Documentation
Specifications and Schedules
Tendering/Quoting
Construction Phase Services
The provision of full or partial design services - with a focus ecologically sustainable design based on 25 years experience - is what sets Third Ecology apart from other designers.
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Our extensive knowledge and practical experience in the realm of ecologically sustainable design means we are able to successfully apply the 'right' solutions to fulfill your brief and budget requirements.
We work with Registered Building Practitioners to turn great design concepts and ideas in full working drawings suitable for building permit applications.
Sustainability & Solar Project Services
Third Ecology offer an exclusive, stand alone Sustainability & Solar Project Service, to help ensure that your new home or renovation project, or existing home achieves a high-level of sustainability in the most cost-effective way.
With many years of experience in the field of sustainable building and solar technologies, we are able to assist you with the advice about which products and system will result in the numerous environmental, health and cost benefits of sustainable building and solar technologies.
We can provide you with comprehensive, practical advice and implementation services in relation to:
1. Reducing your operating costs and greenhouse gas emissions by installing a range of cost effective solar technologies;
2. Improving your comfort through solar-passive design;
3. Reducing your overall water consumption, while utilising rain & waste water;
4. Recommending building materials that have a minimal environmental impact and also benefit your health as a building occupant.
We consider the following elements for all buildings, whether existing or in the design phase:
1. Renewable Energy Inc. solar PV, batteries, hot water, active solar heating/cooling;
2. Building Envelope (Floors, Walls, Ceiling/Roof) Inc. insulation, thermal mass, shading of windows and walls, windows & glazing, draught sealing, natural & induced ventilation;
3. Building Systems Inc. heating & cooling (if required), light fittings & controls, hot water systems, general appliances & equipment;
4. Water Conservation and Alternative Water Supply Systems Inc. water-efficient fixtures, rainwater (tanks, first flush diversion, filtering, sterilising, waste water (grey water diversion and treatment, black water treatment).
Where requested or required, we work closely with a range of other sustainability experts - helping us to provide additional assistance and in depth knowledge in:
1. Thermal Performance Modelling/Assessments/Energy Ratings;
2. Thermal imaging to identify where heat is lost and gained through a building envelope;
3. Pressure testing to identify where draughts and other unwanted air movement may be occurring through a building envelope.
