Simply sustainable home designs

A unique collection of energy efficient pre-planned homes designed by award winning Arcologic and built by leading builders in your area.

Welcome to Econests

Econests are a unique collection of highly energy efficient, carbon negative home designs for Western Australia, including the Witchcliffe Ecovillage.

Designed by the award-winning team at Arcologic Design and expertly built by our carefully selected builders, these homes are some of the most sustainable in Australia.

With an impressive average energy rating of 9 Stars and the potential to be carbon negative, they set a new standard for eco-friendly living.

relaxing on the deck of an econest home
an architect drawing up plans

We dream it.

We have spent several years working towards this unique collection of designs to offer as an alternative pathway to your dream sustainable home without the uncertainty, time, stress and costs of custom design. By choosing from our pre-designed collections you can save on the considerable cost of a custom designed process, yet still get a home that feels unique and has genuine architectural beauty

An architect checking over plans

They build it.

We partner with a select group of skilled builders who have the proven expertise, quality and resources to bring our Econest home designs to life at the highest level. By carefully matching the right builders to the right locations, we’re able to offer our clients the best value. These trusted builders fully understand the Econests approach, and our ongoing collaboration fosters knowledge sharing, valuable insights and continuous improvements in craftmanship and quality.

Young woman enjoying a cup of tea in a modern living room

You live it.

Our mission is to help you live in a better home and leave behind a better environment . . . to live lighter and wake every day cocooned in quality spaces, with a home designed to support , not drain your resources. We understand that the process of having a home designed and built from scratch can be stressful and our aim is to simplify the process so it can be an enjoyable and rewarding experience for all.

  • " I had thought that I would need to start from scratch with a custom design given what I wanted for my home, but it has become clear that through the variety and originality of your Econest designs I could save on the considerable cost of this process, yet still get a home that feels unique and has genuine architectural beauty.”

    Lewis P, Witchcliffe Ecovillage

  • “The spacious feel of the house is highlighted by the high ceilings and doorways throughout. The energy efficiency is clearly illustrated by the comfortable indoor temperatures no matter the conditions outside. Our home is easy to live in and we are very proud of it"

    Gill & Bouwe, Witchcliffe Ecovillage

  • " From the day we moved in we have felt warm and cosy in the house. Cool in summer (without aircon) and warm in winter is something you can almost not believe. The Arcologic approach has certainly been a great help in making decisions about style, colour and fittings. That and a great builder has made the whole process very smooth and easy."

    Hans & Dagmar, Witchcliffe Ecovillage

  • “ The idea of designing from a blank slate is intimidating and we were worried about the additional costs and approvals process of custom design“

    Dane & Mai, Witchcliffe Ecovillage

  • John was an absolute pleasure to work with. The sense of space and light he has created is simply stunning. Within the specifications of the Witchcliffe Ecovillage he has created a home the blends modern living with sustainability and the beauty of the local environment.

    Andrew & Annie, Witchcliffe Ecovillage

Our Latest Home Collections

  • A cottage style sustainable home with solar panels, a vine covered pergola and an edible garden

    RETREAT collection

    2 and 3 bedroom homes

    The RETREAT Collection is inspired by simple country cottages found in small villages and towns scattered throughout the regions of Western Australia.

  • A modern farmhouse style home with steep gables and a vegetable garden with two children playing games

    FARM.house collection

    3 and 4 bedroom homes

    The FARM.house collection brings a modern twist to classic farmhouses, featuring gables, weatherboard style cladding and vine-covered pergolas

  • A barnhouse styled home with solar panlels, a wrap around deck and lots of glass

    BARN collection

    3 and 4 bedroom homes

    The BARN.house collection of homes combines the charm of simple barn-like structures with the sophisticated design of mid-century modern.

  • A small home with a steep gable and timber cladding with a natural garden in front

    ESCAPE collection

    2 bedroom homes

    Designed for smaller or narrow Lots, these homes are simple yet stylish - perfect for holiday rentals or enjoying a peaceful, minimalist lifestyle.

  • A small cottage with solar panels and a timber deck with vine covered pergola

    CUBBY collection

    Our CUBBY collection are 1 bedroom or 1 bed plus study smaller homes ideal as Ancillary Accommodation (‘granny flats’) , downsizers or rentals.

  • A modern two storey farmhouse with weatherboard cladding and timber decks

    SHACK Collection

    The SHACK.house Collection is inspired by a simpler lifestyle reflected in the humble beach shacks found in the region. Simple, robust, informal.

Why Econests ?