Green Building Services in Cockatoo Valley, South Australia

“We used RADS for our bar refit at the start of this year.. The work carried out was very professional.. From a design let's peel rice we are extremely happy as are all of our customers that have since visited the venue.. We would highly recommend RADS..”

“We had the architects look at the 15 acre block before we purchased it. We needed to know if we could include an old stone cottage in the design. They then came up with some concept plans, one of which we chose to build. They were excellent at embracing the view, landscape and original cottage. They were always approachable and receptive to our ideas. We had seen some of their previous work which we liked. We would not hesitate in recommending them. Completion expected May 2020”

“It is a pleasure to be able to recommend Greg Bond of Atelier Bond to provide architectural design services. We worked closely with Greg to design our family home and recently moved in! The brief was to design an upgrade and extension to an early 1900s villa preserving the character of the original home at the same time linking it to a modern open plan extension to meet the needs of a young family. Greg was thorough in his ground work to understand our needs and wants and provided innovative suggestions to maximise space and light and minimise cost. Greg provided advice regarding the Council approval process and when we faced difficulties with Council approval (due to poor handling of the application by Council) Greg provided fantastic support to get the approval for the design we wanted. Greg was flexible, patient and responsive and, importantly, upfront and transparent in relation to fees. Greg's attention to detail and commitment to ensuring we ended up with a high quality home that meets our needs was evident from day one and continued even beyond the scope of his formal engagement as he kept a close eye on our builder! We are absolutely loving our "new" home and wouldn't hesitate to recommend Atelier Bond.”

“Fantastic company. So easy to work with. Couldn't be happier with the very transparent process. On time and in budget.”

“Pippa and Craig were great! They listened to our needs and delivered. Pippa's heritage background was influential in our approach, her knowledge aided in getting approval to do more than we thought we could with a Heritage listed building. Craigs detail in planning our modern but sympathetic extension was excellent. They were always available and would drop everything to help when needed. I have recommended and will continue to recommend them in the future.”

“I have highly recommended Bohdan Dorniak architects to anyone considering a new build, renovation or an addition. Bohdan and his team are very knowledgable, professional and friendly. I first met Bohdan Dorniak in 2010, when my wife and I attended an open day at the Food Forest in Gawler, South Australia. Bohdan gave a presentation on energy efficient homes and passive solar design. Then he led a tour of the many straw bale buildings and structures on the property, providing lots of useful information and answering questions. We were impressed with Bohdan and his team and in 2011 engaged Bohdan Dorniak Architects to design an extension for us. We found Bohdan very easy to work with. He listened to our wants and needs and was able to incorporate these, along with site specific and budget restraints, council requirements and many green and eco design considerations, into a chohesive design. He contributed many of his own ideas and solutions along the way, such as a compact three way bathroom design that feels spacious and has a great flow, despite a very small footprint. Bohdan and his team liaised which council, got us planning and building approval and was happy to assist with any issues as they arose throughout the building process. To summarise, we had a very positive experience building with Bohdan Dorniak architects and can highly recommend. Oscar, Adelaide Hills, SA”

“Working with TS4 highlighted an honest, professional and committed approach to sustainable house design. The team have a great blend of innovation and practicality.”

“Working with Jamie and the team at JBG Architects resolved our issue of a beautiful view, but a west-facing house. In summer the main rooms across the front of our house were out of bounds because of the heat generated from the lack of sun protection. We also wanted to maximise our front yard, with its vineyard views, as an entertaining area. Jamie helped to resolve this scenario, designing a deep veranda across the full length of our home’s façade, connected to a pool, entertaining pavilion and separate garage. During the process we also reconfigured some interior rooms, resulting in a parents “retreat” and a butler’s pantry for the kitchen. Our home is now much more energy efficient, we can use every room year round, and the pool gets a huge workout from our three kids. The description “entertainer’s delight” often gets used, but our home now really is.”

“Brett is a breath of fresh air... He is a wonderful and wise person, who I found to be mindful, emotionally aware, and an excellent listener. His business has previously designed my office space that all visitors commented on favourably, and I look forward to the day that Brett designs and project manages our dream (climate responsive) house right at the beach. You will find that Brett is working with you and for you, every step along the way.”

“Julian Rutt did a fantastic job on our house; lots of attention to detail, including many unexpected little things that bring us delight every day. The house has lots of natural light but is easy to keep cool in summer as well as warm in winter. It reflects our personality but is not a monument, perfect for entertaining or equally a quiet night in, a refuge after a busy day. It’s integrated beautifully with the garden with nicely framed views from every window. We love living here, and our neighbours in the street all love the house too”