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Design & delivery process

Fairweather Homes operates throughout Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific. Before we get started we offer a complimentary one hour consultation either in person at our office or via the phone or skype (depending on your location). This meeting will allow you to get to know us and establish a broad design brief for your project. With this briefing information we can then provide costing, timing and design advice for your particular needs on your proposed site.

Fairweather Homes has a four step design & delivery process which will take you efficiently through to the completion of your new home. Once you are ready to proceed, our four-step process will commence.

Step 1: Design, presentation & cost estimate

Step 1A:

Sign agreement to prepare Sketch Design & pay deposit
Confirm the design brief and other requirements, meet on site to discuss building siting*, discuss timing and budget, gather all information required to proceed with sketch plan.
Prepare sketch plan including indicative elevations

Step 1B:

Present sketch plan and cost estimate, incorporate feedback and prepare to finalise design documents

Step 1C**

Presentation of town planning permit documents if required

Step 2: Documents for building permit & construction

Step 2A:

Sign agreement to prepare Documents & pay deposit
Selection of finishes & equipment for inclusion in detailed building plans
Collation of site and authorities information documents
Geotechnical investigation, structural certification, energy report
Preparation of documents for building permit
Preparation of documents for construction & finalise costings

Step 2B:

Review and finalise construction documents
Submit for authorities permissions

Step 3: Documents & purchase agreement

Sign purchase agreement
Coordinate documentation of all components to be manufactured & complete take off of all items to be provided

Step 4: Manufacture, delivery & installation

Coordinate the manufacture and delivery to the site of all supply items

A registered builder (or approved owner builder) will need to be engaged by the owner and a building permit obtained to commence construction. Fairweather Homes is not a registered builder.

Cost information

Each project is unique and will therefore be costed differently.

Completed building costs range between $1,800 to $2,100 per square metre depending on type of building, finishes, complexity, location & inclusions

The cost of what we supply ranges from around one third to one half of the build cost depending on inclusions.

We supply

Materials:

Walls: Timber structural wall frames, insulation, membrane, bracing, external wall sheet cladding, flashings, sealants & fixings
Windows & doors: Timber framed windows & external doors, flyscreens, locks, trims, flashings, seals & fixings
Roof: Timber roof framing, bracing, timber roof battens, exposed internal timber linings, verandah posts, verandah beams, eaves linings, membrane, ceiling insulation, metal roofing, capping & flashings, rainwater goods, brackets, sealants & fixings

Documents:

Sketch plan drawings
Town planning drawings**
Architectural construction drawings and specifications
Construction manual & kit components drawings
Documents for building permit & structural certification

Services:

Site visit & building siting*
Architectural sketch design
Sustainability advisory service
Energy & water consultancy
Colour & materials selection
Architectural detailing & documentation
Technical advice during construction
Consultant coordination

Optional extras:

Floor: Timber subfloor, structural floor lining, insulation, brackets & fixings
External: Timber subfloor, decking, pergola timbers, battens, brackets & fixings
Domestic electric or gas hot water service
Solar hot water service
Bathroom exhaust fans
Kitchen range hood
Cooktop & under bench oven
Stainless steel kitchen sink & mixer
Toilet suite, bath, vanity basin, shower head, outlets & tapsets
Laundry trough, outlet, tapset & washing machine stop taps
Kitchen, bathroom & laundry joinery
Wardrobes & hall cupboards
Waste water treatment system
Solar photovoltaic system
Space heater or solid fuel heater
Sheet plasterboard
Trims, architraves & skirtings
Awnings & shading devices
Bushfire shutters
Floor & wall tiles
Internal doors

Fine print:

* site visits are charged at cost for distances greater than 50km from Melbourne CBD (negotiable)

** not all projects need planning approval however for those that do we seek additional fees to manage the town planning process

^ there may be additional costs associated with this item

^^ fitout & electrical & plumbing items are not part of the standard supply however these can be supplied as optional extra packages

Standard inclusions subject to change

Range of building types

Clients are able to select from a range of five house design series as the starting point for their new home design. The Design, Freedom, Micro, Metro and Export Series focus on providing different types of housing solutions for a wide variety of local and international situations.

Please enquire to find out which series is most suitable for you.

Design series

The Design Series is the most popular series for customised family homes is the Design Series as it provides the most flexibility and adaptability. All of the features of the Fairweather Homes design system can be incorporated to provide housing solutions with unlimited single and multi-storey configurations.

Micro series

The Micro Series is the heart of the Fairweather Homes design system. This compact and expandable self-contained unit is suitable for small and repetitive applications such as granny flats, holiday units, multiple serviced accommodation, the resources sector and resorts.

Freedom series

The Freedom Series is a single-storey home with the opportunity to expand and contract the house size around a centralised zone of kitchen and bathrooms. This series is suitable for single or multiple housing, including applications such as institutional, government and mining settlement housing.

Metro series

The Metro Series provides an economical pre-fabricated solution for compact metropolitan sites with a focus on energy efficiency. Our range of designs provide an adaptable and affordable contemporary design for residential subdivisions, open plan living dining and kitchen with small home office studio or to build a compact two-storey residence.

Export series

The Export Series refers to our capacity to deliver to all areas outside Australia, particularly New Zealand, Southe East Asia and the Pacific regions.

Each project will be costed individually.

Please enquire to find out which series is most suitable for you.

Office profile

Fairweather Homes is a well-known and respected company with a proven record in providing innovative and affordable award-winning housing solutions. The company’s mission is to deliver high quality affordable architect designed sustainable modular buildings.

The focus of Fairweather Homes is in the development and management of innovative modular building systems and procurement methods for all types of low and medium rise construction. House designs are prepared by an experienced architect who uses the flexible construction system to create customised designs to suit the specific functional and spatial needs of the individual owner or end user. Careful attention is paid to the site orientation, location, environment, climate and energy efficiency.

The standard range of materials can be varied to customise the building appearance to suit the owners’ taste, climatic conditions, bushfire areas and harsh coastal environments. The unique modular design system allows construction time and cost to be carefully controlled while maintaining quality and durability.

Reputation

Fairweather Homes has gathered many awards over the years, particularly for construction, design, energy efficiency and environmental sustainability. Fairweather Homes has built its reputation on delivering high-quality customised housing to individual families throughout metropolitan and rural Australia.

Over 400 homes have been built in Victoria and throughout Australia, where the business has been operating continuously for over 30 years. With strengths in architectural design, project management and construction, Fairweather Homes is able to deliver housing to suit a broad range of needs.

Consultative approach

We take a consultative approach through all phases of design and construction. This approach is suited to working with a diverse range of clients, particularly with individual home owners, community based and government housing organisations.

Collaboration

Fairweather Homes works closely with Modus Architects and is able to draw on their expertese at all stages through the design and delivery process. We also maintain contact with a broad network of sustainability, education, social, environmantal and humanitarian networks where our projects are uniquely suited.

People

Paul Adams – Director

Paul has worked with Fairweathwer Homes since 1999. He is a registered architect and has a wealth of experience in local government, educational, community and private building and master planning projects as well as single and multiple housing in australia and overseas.

Memberships

Forest Stewardship Council – An international network to promote responsible management of the world’s forests
Alternative Technology Association – Australia’s leading not-for-profit organisation promoting sustainable technology and practice
PrefabAUS – representing, showcasing and advancing Australia’s prefabricated building industry

Architect registration

Paul Adams – ARBV: 16146 / BOAQ: 3684 / NSWARB: 9954 / NZRAB: 5159

Company details

FAIRWEATHER HOMES PTY LTD

Australian Proprietory Company Limited by Shares

ACN: 150 154 724

ABN: 96 150 154 724