award winning

2005 WA Architectural Award

Coco Eco is named both after the area it is located (Coconut Well) and the ecological principles that it embraces.

The building was completed in May 2004 and won the prestigous 2005 WA Architectural Award for single residential.

Jury comments

"The resulting complex not only works from a sustainability point of view, but creates the ambience requested by the client in an unforced and natural way by adopting forms and materials that reflect the tropics."

"The resulting project could well serve as an exemplar for similar projects in the future."

eco in practise

What makes Coco 'Eco':

• Solar powered

• Black & grey water recycled and purified in Wastewatergarden®.

• Plantation & recycled timbers

• Solar passive design principles