Perth & Surrounds
Local knowledge, suburb by suburb.
From limestone coastal streets to bushland in the hills, every part of Perth brings its own soils, climate and planning rules. Explore the areas we work in and what to consider in each.
Service area map
- Suburbs include
- Site considerations
- Site meetings
Building in Perth
Four things that shape every Perth home
General context, not site-specific advice. Every project begins with an assessment of its own conditions.
A Mediterranean climate
Hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. The afternoon sea breeze, known locally as the Fremantle Doctor, is a valuable source of natural cooling near the coast.
Sand, clay and rock
Much of the metropolitan area sits on the sandy Swan Coastal Plain, while the hills bring clay, gravel and rock. Soil classification guides the footing and slab design.
Planning frameworks
The Residential Design Codes set state-wide standards for housing, supplemented by each council’s local planning scheme and policies, including heritage areas.
Bushfire and coastal exposure
Bushfire-prone areas require a BAL assessment and construction to AS 3959. Near the ocean, materials are chosen for their resistance to salt corrosion.
Across the city
From the coast to the scarp
Our illustrative projects range from a pool house a short walk from Cottesloe Beach to a compact pavilion on a sloping block in Darlington. Each responds to a different set of local conditions.