Our engineering design services for living & hospitality
You want buildings that people choose, enjoy and recommend. We help you deliver homes, hotels and communities that balance comfort, safety, sustainability and strong returns. Our designs cut energy, water and maintenance costs while lifting satisfaction, reputation and asset value.
Where we add value
- Health and comfort: high indoor air quality, good acoustics and thermal comfort across all room types
- Cost and carbon: passive design, electrification and high-efficiency systems that reduce emissions and operating costs
- Digital connectivity: robust wi-fi, mobile coverage and smart building technology for convenience and insight
- Safety and resilience: compliant fire strategies, security and energy resilience for reliable operations
- Smarter delivery: coordinated services that align with your architect and builder to save time and space
- Live environment upgrades: refurbishment strategies that minimise disruption to residents and guests.
Residential
Create homes people want to live in. We design flexible apartments and precincts that adapt as needs change. Passive design, efficient services and smart technology lower running costs and support market-leading sustainability credentials.
Build to rent
Operational performance drives value. We optimise layouts, risers and central plant for easy maintenance and low whole-of-life cost. Smart metering and building analytics support a great resident experience and long-term tenancies.
Hotels
Guests expect memorable stays and flawless basics. We balance atmosphere with back-of-house efficiency. Key focus areas include acoustic privacy, air quality, guest entertainment, mood lighting, security and high-efficiency hot water. For refurbishments, we plan works to keep rooms online and revenue flowing.
Aged care
Dignity, independence and safety come first. We design environments that support wellness, accessible living and connection to community. Our approach builds resilience through energy security, infection control measures, adaptable layouts and discreet, technology-enabled care that supports residents and staff.
Student accommodation
Students need quiet, connected and safe places to live and study. We prioritise acoustic privacy, robust wi-fi and mobile coverage, efficient heating and cooling, water and energy metering and secure access control. Durable, easy-to-maintain services keep operating costs down while supporting vibrant shared spaces.
Key design considerations across living & hospitality
- Acoustic performance in bedrooms, study areas and function spaces
- Indoor air quality, thermal comfort and noise reduction
- Security, access control and CCTV
- Communications including wi-fi, mobile phone coverage and high-speed broadband
- Energy efficiency and carbon reduction through passive design and electrification
- Fire engineering for safety and core efficiency
- High-efficiency, fast-response hot water
- Smart metering strategies for transparent cost management
- Mood and feature lighting for comfort and wayfinding
- Thermal modelling and building physics to inform design choices
- Space-efficient risers and services distribution
- Water conservation and odour control where needed
- Coordinated services aligned with architectural intent.
