About us

Fairweather Homes has been providing innovative award-winning designs and manufactured off-site prefabrication solutions for builders in low rise timber construction since 1982.

Conceived under the stewardship of visionary architect the late John Baird, Fairweather Homes has been involved in the delivery of hundreds of homes, small commercial, government and educational buildings throughout Australia, where the business has been operating continuously for over 40 years.

The company facilitates the delivery of high quality cost effective sustainable buildings utilising the benefits of technology-driven off site manufacturing to accelerate the project builder’s on site construction speed and carefully control cost while improving quality.

Location & experience

Fairweather Homes is based in Melbourne, Victoria and operates throughout Australia.

Working with local builders, Fairweather Homes has experience delivering designs, materials and systems for prefabricated projects through Australia, south east Asia and the Pacific.

Design & documentation

Fairweather Homes works with  MODUS Architects to create customised designs using a flexible construction system and is able to draw on their expertise at all stages through the design and delivery process. With strength in design, project management and off site construction, Fairweather Homes is able to facilitate the delivery of prefabricated projects to suit a broad range of needs including residential, educational and commercial applications.

Care is taken to consider site topography, orientation, location, environment, climate, materials selection and energy efficiency.

Finishes, fitout and detailing can be standardised for economical production or customised for unique results to suit the owners’ taste, climatic conditions, bushfire areas and harsh coastal environments.

Manufacturing

The unique design approach integrates the capabilities of Assemble Systems to achieve bespoke architectural design solutions incorporating off site manufacturing.

Working directly with the builder to help accelerate their on site build time and improve their construction quality.

Collaboration & consultation

We take a consultative approach through all phases of design, manufacturing and construction. This approach places an emphasis on communication and transparency and is suited to working with a diverse range of clients, particularly with individual private home owners, community based and government organisations.

We also maintain contact with a broad network of sustainability, education, social, environmental and humanitarian networks where our projects demonstrate a strong alignment of values.