OUR TEAM
Our team of John Caley and Julieanne Mamo have over two decades of experience in residential environmentally sustainable design covering assessment, design, specification and training.
We use in-house skills and knowledge along with computer modelling to provide detailed assessment of the energy and water efficiency of proposed designs. We work with designers, builders and clients to develop cost-effective sustainable solutions. We pride ourselves on maintaining our independence from all suppliers of products and services.
We walk the walk. In our own homes we have implemented rain harvesting systems, solar power systems, solar hot water and heat pumps. We are progressively improving the thermal performance of our homes through improved building sealing insulation and upgraded glazing. We minimise waste with composting, worm farming and bulk food shopping, and grow some of our own food in home, community and verge gardens. We use public transport or bicycles where feasible.
We use in-house skills and knowledge along with computer modelling to provide detailed assessment of the energy and water efficiency of proposed designs. We work with designers, builders and clients to develop cost-effective sustainable solutions. We pride ourselves on maintaining our independence from all suppliers of products and services.
We walk the walk. In our own homes we have implemented rain harvesting systems, solar power systems, solar hot water and heat pumps. We are progressively improving the thermal performance of our homes through improved building sealing insulation and upgraded glazing. We minimise waste with composting, worm farming and bulk food shopping, and grow some of our own food in home, community and verge gardens. We use public transport or bicycles where feasible.
John Caley
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) & Master of Engineering Studies (Environmental)
MIEAust CPEng John launched Ecological Design in 2004 as a consultancy providing sustainable design services including residential building thermal modelling, BASIX assessments, water balance modelling and design of rainwater harvesting systems. Since then, he has expanded the service to consult on all aspects of residential building sustainability and has provided assessments and designs for hundreds of residential building projects. His professional career began as a Mechanical Engineer after graduating with honours in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Queensland in 1986. He went on to complete his Master in Environmental Engineering studying part-time at the University of Sydney while working as an acoustical consulting engineer, landscaper and rainwater tank installer. John has a passion for a more ecological approach to water which has led to research of wastewater reuse systems and the development of water balance modelling tools that accurately simulate the water flows within a residential site. He is regularly employed as an expert consultant in the field of rainwater harvesting. He is experienced in stormwater drainage analysis and has designed numerous stormwater drainage systems across Sydney and nearby regions. His designs continue to evolve along with new technology and in response to diverse clients and projects. John has developed and presented workshops for local councils, the Alternative Technology Association and the Australian Solar Council on diverse sustainability topics including; rainwater harvesting, greywater reuse, glazing performance and energy efficiency. In 2012, he rewrote the rainwater harvesting section of the Your Home technical manual. He is active in the local community as the president of Bike Marrickville, working to make the local area a better place for people to get around by bicycle. Call John on 0418 262 706 email [email protected] |
Julieanne Mamo
Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental) & Certificate IV in Home Energy Efficiency and Sustainability.
Julieanne graduated with honours from the University of Wollongong and has over 20 years of industry experience working on a diverse project portfolio of environmental planning and approvals, environmental risk assessment, and sustainability projects for various industrial, commercial and residential sites. She has extensive project management and stakeholder engagement experience. Being involved in preparing planning documentation for various industrial/commercial developments as well as within the residential market, Julieanne is well placed to assist with development application approvals. Having a passion for reducing water and energy use across all sectors and minimising our carbon footprint, Julieanne completed the Certificate IV qualification in Home Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Assessments and Thermal Performance Assessment (NatHERS) to be able to undertake NatHERS thermal modelling and BASIX assessments for residential buildings. Call Julieanne on 0418 304 064 email [email protected] |
