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)
People
- A team of individuals dedicated to designing buildings with minimal ecological impact. Our commitment to sustainable architecture has earned us respect within the architecture and building industries, from various levels government and in the general community.
Awards
- HOUSES Awards, 2011, Sustainability Category Finalist
- Yarra Sustainability Awards 2010, Innovation in Sustainable Building Design Winner
- Timber Design Awards, Sustainable Design Category Finalist in 2009
- BPN Environ Sustainability Awards, Single Dwelling Winner in 2007
- Finalists for the Banksia Foundation Premier’s Sustainability Awards in 2007
- Short-listed for the Victorian Coastal Awards for Excellence in 2005 and 2007
- Master Builders Association of Victoria Sustainable Home Award in 2002
- Entrants in RAIA Awards, Sustainable Category, 2009, 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
