DESIGN WITH NATURE

We design for healthy relationship with the Earth: birds and bees, food and trees, light and breeze, and other things you and Mother Nature need.

PRACTICAL DESIGN, NATURALLY BETTER

Thoughtful, site-responsive solutions that work with nature — for healthier places, resilient communities and a more sustainable future.

BUILDING DESIGN

Passive solar.
Affordable.
Healthy materials.
Homes for people.

LANDSCAPE DESIGN

Rewilding.
Food gardens.
Permaculture.
Bushfire resilient.

WATER DESIGN

On-site sewer.
Greywater, reed beds, compost toilets.
Rainwater harvesting.
Site rehydration.

Hello and welcome, I’m Nick

Nick does all the design and drafting work, sometimes consulting with specialists. He is also an active gardener. His garden is open for free (by appointment) on Friday for visitors to come and talk sustainability.

QUALIFICATIONS

B.(Architecture) – 3 years study
As. Deg. Environmental Science (Resource Management)
Cert IV Architectural Technology with an
Award for Excellence in Sustainable Building
Cert IV Horticulture
Cert IV Permaculture
Permaculture Design Certificate
Cert III Organic Farming
Cert IV Small Business Management
Member AILDM (Australian Institute Landscape Designers and Managers)

Houses & Gardens That Belong to Their Landscape

Whether it’s a rural property, coastal garden, or town courtyard, we design landscapes that age gracefully and become richer over time.

25+

Years of experience & and counting

A Personal, Collaborative Approach

Nick works closely with each client — from initial site visit through concept sketches, planting plans, and final implementation guidance. The goal is always the same: a calm, functional landscape that reflects your lifestyle while respecting the natural environment.

Past Projects

Roof Garden Design

Retirement Living

Difficult Site Project

Barn Design with Solar

Modern Queenslander

Acres of Permaculture

Design for the way you live

House, garden and water design inspired by nature

Nick brings your ideas and the needs of your land together to create practical, beautiful spaces that feel at home in their surroundings.