Design for Seasons offers a building design service specialising in passive solar, energy efficient homes and environmentally sustainable building design. Buildings that are energy efficient, thermally comfortable and as individual as the owners.

Appropriate use of materials include rammed earth, brick, stone, timber, steel, concrete or innovative composite building systems and materials. These are combined to create buildings that harmonize with the environment, suit the local climate and meet your vision and needs.

The main areas of design include residential, office and community buildings.

Gary Palma is the principle designer and manager of Design For Seasons. He is a qualified building designer with over 25 years experience in the architectural and building industry. Qualifications include a Diploma in Architectural Design and Drafting and Diploma of Builder´s Registration. Gary is also an accredited builder.

Design For Seasons offers a comprehensive design and documentation service with an emphasis on passive solar and sustainable building design principles. Design For Seasons also offers tender negotiations with builders and contract administration or site supervision during the construction stage.

A building construction service is also available for those clients who want a complete design and construction service. This complete design and construction service ensures the house is built as designed and detailed to meet the required levels of sustainability, energy efficiency and aesthetics.

Designs are based on the client´s vision and needs, always relating to the human scale and spirit. A detailed and carefully staged approach is taken during the design and documentation process.