Our integrated design process encompasses 4 stages required to create your new home – project outline, design & selections, fabrication and construction within a short 20 weeks.
What’s involved?
Let us guide you throughout the whole process in 12 steps
The process of planning your new home can often be overwhelming, especially if this is your first time. The visual tool below outlines the next steps involved with your project.
At ecokit, we want to make this journey as much simple and smooth as possible. We will work with you throughout the whole process, from design and documentation to the construction of your home.
01
Free Consultation
01 Free Consultation
- design requirements
- level of service
- budget
- time frame
02
Briefing
02 Briefing
- development of the briefing requirements
- land survey including surrounding properties, levels and boundary re-establishment
- provision of title/ F&L Survey and other relevant docs
03
Site Analysis
03 Site Analysis
- orientation, supaths & views
- access to site
- understanding of slope
- climate zone & micro-climate
- prevailing winds
- climate risks
Note: often involves a discussion or meeting with relevant Local Planning Department to understand any site restrictions or overlays
04
Site Plan & Schematic Design
04 Site Plan & Schematic Design
- sketch plans drawn to scale including the building envelope, sketch floor plans, boundary setbacks and outdoor spaces (holistic overview of site)
- preliminary hand-sketch of internal layout & elevations
- consideration of options
- suggestion of external materials/color scheme
- a project budget analysis and costs breakdown
05
Town Planning
05 Town Planning
- site analysis review
- written planning submission
- prepare town planning plans including schedule of external finishes and materials selection
- planning application forms & submission
06
Contract Documentation
06 Contract Documentation
- review documents for construction
- final budget overview
- creation of project timeline
07
Design Development
07 Design Development
- interior layout, external elevations and materials selections
- all plans drawn to scale with sizes and dimensions added
- consult with authorities (i.e. Council, sewer, water, power etc)
- select all consultants (structural engineer, landscape designer, interior designer, building surveyor)
- “3D” exterior designs with VR (virtual reality) walk through option
08
Preparation for fabrication
08 Preparation for fabrication
- ordering material
- digital files preparation
- liaison with manufacturer
09
Peripheral components
09 Peripheral components
- order & purchase of membranes
- order & purchase of insulation
- windows manufacturing
10
Delivery
10 Delivery
- quality assurance
- logistics organisation
- tool hire
11
Construction
11 Construction
- quality assurance
- site visits and troubleshooting
12
Post Construction
12 Post Construction
- contract adherence and defects period






