Designers of sustainable, distinctive and cost-effective homes .

Arcologic is an innovative design studio offering more homebuyers the ability to realise their dream of owning a distinctively modern, livable, energy efficient and sustainable home that won't cost the earth.

ARCOLOGIC eco-logical homes is the re-branded  design studio of John Damant.

The name’ Arcologic’ is derived from the term “arcology” which combines the two words “architecture” and “ ecology”, and represents our passion to produce homes in tune with their natural environment.

We do this by offering unique designs, either through the traditional “custom design” method or through our new and exciting “ series” homes (pre-configured and pre-rated home designs).

What are Eco-Logical homes?

Put simply, they are homes designed for their site and climate (ecology) in a smart (logical) manner.

We design our houses to maximise all the benefits the environment offers us for free – sun where required, shade where not, breezes for cooling, and views or natural features where they exist.

What are the benefits of an Eco-Logical Home?

A properly designed eco-logical home will substantially decrease utility bills for electricity, water and gas and reduce the stress we place on the environment.

For example our Ecovision project (which achieves an 8-Star rating) will reduce heating and cooling loads to virtually zero. It is also a “Healthy Home“ as great care is taken to reduce internal pollutants such as VOC’s (volatile organic compounds) which are found in many adhesives, paints and cabinetry.

But above all, an eco-logical home is extremely ‘livable’ and embraces the enviable outdoor lifestyle offered by Perth and it’s environs.

How do I get an Eco-Logically designed home?

With Arcologic, you have several paths you can explore to achieve your own eco-logical home.

CUSTOM Sustainable Designs:

This is the traditional route most designers /architects offer where you come to them with a site and a brief and they design a one-off “custom” solution for a prescribed fee.

We can tailor this service to your needs, wether you require only a "Design" service and will find your own builder/draftsman or a "Full" service including working drawings, specifications and internal selections/colour schemes.

All our designs are conceived in three dimensions and presented to you as either a computer simulation or a physical model depending on the complexity.

Sustainable Design SERIES:

We are excited to now offer a simpler alternative to achieving an eco-logical home at a cost-effective price.

Based on recent success in two sustainable housing competitions and a perception that well-designed, cost effective and sustainable homes are still not readily available to the wider public, we have spent the last two years researching and conceiving our “series” designs.

Each “series” is designed to satisfy a specific housing need (small lot living, affordable living, or warm climate living) in a highly sustainable way.

Each "series" home design will be pre-configured, pre-costed and energy rated to remove most of the ‘guesswork’ often associated with building any home (let alone a sustainable, solar passive one).

And because much of the work will already have been done, not only will you save on design fees, you will also be able to start building your new home earlier than if you were starting from scratch (with a ‘custom’ design).

That doesn't mean, however, that you will need to compromise on style or individuality. Our 'series' designs are configured to allow you the option to easily ‘personalize’ your home to suit your specific needs and preferences.

Won't an Eco-Logically designed home cost more?

YES and NO.

YES, there may be some initial costs involved in achieving the highest rating possible, but over time with increased costs of utilities and greater government subsidies, the payback period is reducing exponentially. Choosing one of our pre-configured 'series' home designs will help minimise these initial costs as well as design fees.

And, NO, because a smartly designed home will minimise wastage, eliminate unused spaces, reduce the need for expensive and energy hungry cooling and heating systems, and immediately reduce your running costs.

The ‘solar passive’ aspect of your eco-logically designed home (keeping the home warm in winter and cool in summer) should not add to the cost, instead it is all about knowing how to design intelligently (where and how to place windows, what size to make them, where to use what materials.) The ‘active’ sustainability aspects such as photovoltaics, greywater reuse, rainwater collection, etc. can be sourced as ‘green options’ and even retro-fitted if necessary.

With the cost savings of a well designed eco-logical home, the comfort of living in a pleasing and healthy environment, and the knowledge that you are contributing to a ‘greener future’, can you afford NOT to live in an eco-logical home?

Make sure to visit our site thoroughly to find out how we can make your dream of owning your very own eco-logical home a reality (whether it is with a 'custom' design or one of our stylish pre-configured 'series' designs).

Don't hesitate to contact Arcologic  to discuss your needs and discover how you can own a solar passive home designed by Arcologic.

John Damant