Green Point Design Philosophy

Selecting an architect is an important decision. Clients put a great deal of faith in an architect to translate their ideas, dreams, and practical requirements into a built form. Even though the cornerstone of Green Point Design's service philosophy is to listen and respond to our clients' wishes, I believe it is useful for new clients to know what features I value in a well-designed house. That is why I have written the following statement of design philosophy.

- Eric Zehrung, RAIA. Architect.

CONTEXT AND COMMUNITY

enhances the qualities of the wider community, landscapes and streetscapes.
promotes the responsible use of resources

PURPOSE

encourages and supports a wide range of social and individual activities
considers both indoor and outdoor spaces
accommodates specific uses, yet allows for changes of lifestyles over time

FORM AND AESTHETICS

makes appropriate use of form, shape, scale, texture, and colour
can be 'read' - it's internal layout is visible in external form
is pleasing to look at

COMFORT

is comfortable, balanced and restful...
...also invites activity, vitality and creativity
is convenient and easy to live in
successfully utilizes natural heating, cooling, ventilation, and daylighting strategies suited to the climate and the seasons

MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS

uses good quality materials and products - functional, tasteful, and timeless
supports local and Australian manufacturers
supports manufacturers whose business practices are ethical and agreeable
uses plantation timbers and recycled materials where appropriate

PROCESS

recognizes that communication is the key to a successful building project
pays equal attention to building costs and building designs
is fun to design, to build, and to live in

	Selecting an architect is an important decision. Clients put a great deal of faith in an architect to translate their ideas, dreams, and practical requirements into a built form. Even though the cornerstone of Green Point Design's service philosophy is to listen and respond to our clients' wishes, I believe it is useful for new clients to know what features I value in a well-designed house. That is why I have written the following statement of design philosophy. - Eric Zehrung, RAIA. Architect.
	CONTEXT AND COMMUNITY enhances the qualities of the wider community, landscapes and streetscapes. promotes the responsible use of resources
	PURPOSE encourages and supports a wide range of social and individual activities considers both indoor and outdoor spaces accommodates specific uses, yet allows for changes of lifestyles over time
	FORM AND AESTHETICS makes appropriate use of form, shape, scale, texture, and colour can be 'read' - it's internal layout is visible in external form is pleasing to look at
	COMFORT is comfortable, balanced and restful... ...also invites activity, vitality and creativity is convenient and easy to live in successfully utilizes natural heating, cooling, ventilation, and daylighting strategies suited to the climate and the seasons
	MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS uses good quality materials and products - functional, tasteful, and timeless supports local and Australian manufacturers supports manufacturers whose business practices are ethical and agreeable uses plantation timbers and recycled materials where appropriate
	PROCESS recognizes that communication is the key to a successful building project pays equal attention to building costs and building designs is fun to design, to build, and to live in