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.
With our project partners we have experience delivering designs, materials and systems for prefabricated projects through south east Asia and the Pacific.
Browse our map to gain an understanding of the breadth of our local experience.
Design & documentation
Fairweather Homes works with MODUS Architects to create customised designs using the 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 prefab modular 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.
We are also happy to work with other architects who are committed to off site construction using timber-based solutions.
People
Paul Adams – Director
Paul has a depth of knowledge and proven record in delivering projects that are unique and challenging striving to deliver works of architectural significance with social and environmental responsibility through a systematic and methodical mindset.
Paul’s career has spanned a diversity of work which began at Fairweather Homes before strengthening his experience working in mainstream architectural practice, project management for community based urban renewal and education projects, remote and regional strategic master planning & development, citizen led housing development, international development and off site manufacturing.
Paul creates enduring architecture and places for personal delight, social interaction and community building. He is leading the way in design for off-site manufacturing and assembly from low rise single dwellings to tall timber structures.
Paul is a registered architect and director at MODUS Architects, Fairweather Homes and Assemble Systems.
Company details
FAIRWEATHER HOMES PTY LTD
Australian Proprietory Company Limited by Shares