Practice Profile

Background

• Established in 1989 by Riccardo Zen with a commitment to innovative sustainable architecture
• Extensive experience producing energy and water efficient buildings in urban, rural and coastal locations.

Professional Memberships

• Registered with Architects Registration Board of Victoria
• Member of Royal Australian Institute of Architects (RAIA)
• Member of RAIA Sustainable Architecture Forum.

People

• A team of individuals dedicated to designing buildings with minimal ecological impact.

Awards

• BPN Environ Sustainability Awards, Single Dwelling Winner in 2007
• Master Builders Association of Victoria Sustainable Home Award in 2002
• Finalists for the Banksia Foundation Premier’s Sustainability Awards in 2007
• Short-listed for the Victorian Coastal Awards for Excellence in 2005 and 2007
• Entrants in RAIA Awards, Sustainable Category, 2007, 2005, 2002

Services

• Residential, community, government, and commercial projects
• In-house Ecologically Sustainable Design service
• Accredited First Rate and AccuRate house energy ratings
• Accredited Green Star professional available for relevant projects.

Our commitment to sustainable architecture has earned us respect within the architecture and building industries, from various levels government and in the general community.