Schimminger Design Build Live is an architect and builder based in Coffs Harbour designing & building sustainable & energy efficient houses and commercial projects.
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LIVE
How do you live well in a fast-changing world? A world of massive social and economic changes that lie ahead? How do you plan and build a home NOW, so that in 10 years’ time it will give you comfort and shelter in a world with an unknown climate?
How do you plan your life now, so that you can adapt to the changes head?
Reiner will facilitate various processes that guide you through these vital steps:
• Understanding
• Acceptance
• Response
Through review of the science, scenario planning and risk assessment we can develop a deeper understanding of our situation.
Through understanding we can come to the acceptance of ‘what is’ and see our responsibility to act.
Once we recognise the urgency and our responsibility, we can find appropriate ways to respond on a personal level, engage on a regional level and become part of the change movement globally.
The City of Hope in Coffs Harbour will be our base camp and experimental lab.
Click to visit City of Hope website in an external page.
BUILD
The build focuses on quality and sustainable architect designed homes, where we build no more than two to three homes per year, so that each one gets our full attention and personalised service.
We create homes that;
• Are comfortable all year round.
• Generate more energy than they use
• Value water. From harvesting, treating and re-using it on site.
• Are made using healthy building materials
• Incorporate roof gardens
• Modify the micro-climate with green walls
Skillful management of our trusted team of contractors and suppliers ensures short construction times and high-quality results.
DESIGN - BUILD - LIVE
Sustainable homes are our specialty.
In a time of climate emergency, sustainability is no longer an optional extra, but a necessity when it comes to designing and building a home.
Our philosophy behind this business is to create homes that are environmentally, socially and financially sustainable, from the design right through to the build and livability.
Design. Build. Live.
LET'S CREATE A LIVEABLE FUTURE.
0418 624 258
reiner@schimmingerarchitects.com
3/23 Bent Street, Coffs Harbour
Welcome, my name is Reiner Schimminger and I am an Architect, based in Coffs Harbour.
For over 30 years I have provided architectural design services as Schimminger Architects, leading in sustainable architectural design.
I am also a licenced Builder. For the last 15 years I have built architect designed projects with my building company, The Natural Home Company.
I am a leading authority on environmental proactivity and have been involved with many campaigns, both as an advisor and educationalist.
Now is the time for transition, combining all three areas of my expertise as Schimminger Design Build Live – Sustainably.
If you are inspired to create a liveable future with exquisite sufficiency please read on.
REINER SCHIMMINGER
Reiner Schimminger has provided architectural design services for over 30 years. He is considered to be at the forefront of environmental and sustainable design.
Reiner is a passionate environmentalist and was active in Climate Action Groups, 350.org and has also been an Ambassador for Al Gore’s Climate Project. Reiner has presented to community groups, schools and anyone who has been searching for inspiration to create a living future.
Reiner's career has had some incredible highlights and he has won architectural and design awards for many projects. View Reiner's profile to learn more about his passion, career highlights and his approach to architecture and sustainable living.
REINER SCHIMMINGER
Hi, I’m Reiner Schimminger, an Architect based in Coffs Harbour, in the state of New South Wales in Australia.
For the past 30 years I’ve provided architectural design services in and around the region as ‘Schimminger Architects’, paving the way in sustainable architectural design.
I’ve been involved in a broad base of environmental learning and engagement over the last three decades. I’m a passionate environmentalist and was active in Climate Action Groups. 350.org and have also been an Ambassador for Al Gore’s Climate Project.
I’m active in the Coffs Coast Climate Action Group and the Stop Adani campaign and I’m involved in the deep ecology processes and learning from indigenous peoples.
I’ve presented to community groups, schools and anyone who has been searching for inspiration to create a living future through Warm Data Lab as an authorised host.
I’m a registered, practicing architect with over 35 years of experience, both overseas as well as in Australia. I’m also a licenced builder, with over 20 years’ experience.
I established The Natural Home Company in 2003, where I built architect-designed projects as a licenced builder. As part of the evolution of my career, I launched Schimminger Design Build Live in 2019 which combines the three principles of my work of architectural design, green and sustainable building and living within those spaces designed to have minimal impact on the environment both now and into the future.
I’m a member of various associations including; Master Builders Association (MBA), Australian Institute of Architects (AIA) and Living Future Institute of Australia.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Throughout his career, Reiner has amassed an impressive range of awards for both Architecture & Design including sustainability as well as several building awards including ones for efficiency and innovation. Please feel free to peruse the following list of remarkable achievements that Reiner has collected over his years as Architect and Builder.
AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS AWARDS
2019 Nomination Multiple Housing
2008 James Barnet Award
SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS
2019 Winner - Best of the Best
House 4 - City of Hope Eco Housing
2019 Winner - Landscape & Biophilia
City of Hope Eco Housing
2008 Highly Commended
Small Commercial
2008 Country Division Award
URBAN DESIGN AWARDS AWARDS
2019 Shortlist
Built Projects - Neighbourhood Scale
MASTER BUILDERS ASSOCIATION NSW AWARDS
2019 Winner
Energy Efficiency & Environmental Management (Residential)
2016 Finalist
Granny Flats
HOUSING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION AWARDS
2008 National Finalist
Greensmart Energy Efficiency Award
2007 State Winner
Greensmart Energy Efficiency Award
2007 State Finalist
Renovations & Additions < $600,000
2006 State Winner
North Coast Custom Built Home < $500,000
2005 State Winner
Custom Built Home < $400,000
2005 Finalist
North Coast Custom Built Home < $400,000
2004 State Winner
Custom Built Home < $300,000
2004 State Winner
Most innovative use of Steel
PROJECTS
REINER SCHIMMINGER
Reiner Schimminger has provided architectural design services for over 30 years. He is considered to be at the forefront of environmental and sustainable design.
Reiner is a passionate environmentalist and was active in Climate Action Groups, 350.org and has also been an Ambassador for Al Gore’s Climate Project. Reiner has presented to community groups, schools and anyone who has been searching for inspiration to create a living future.
Reiner's career has had some incredible highlights and he has won architectural and design awards for many projects. View Reiner's profile to learn more about his passion, career highlights and his approach to architecture and sustainable living.
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