A boutique consulting and engineering firm with a focus on the built environment.

We work collaboratively with our clients to set and realise the sustainability goals of every development.

About us

We want to make the world a better place by helping our clients embed sustainability into their businesses and developments, realising meaningful and effective outcomes. We do this by prioritising a client-first approach, customising our services to align with the specific requirements and ambitions of each individual client.

Design Better offers a global perspective, integrating international best practices into local contexts to provide a comprehensive and holistic approach to sustainability as well as pioneering and applying the most recent innovations in sustainable building design.

Services

  • _Projects & Developments

    _Masterplanning

    _Net Zero & Carbon Positive Pathways

    _Passive Building Design

  • _Section J DTS

    _JV3 Performance Solutions

    _Building Envelope Performance

  • _Daylight Modelling

    _Thermal Comfort Modelling

    _Energy Modelling

    _NABERS

    _Green Star

    _BASIX

    _NatHERS

  • _Climate Adaptation Plans

    _Life Cycle Assessment for Embodied Carbon

    _SEPP Reporting

  • _Sustainability Management Plans (SMP) for Town Planning

    _Sustainable Design Assessment (SDA) for Town Planning

    _BESS Assesments

    _SEPP Embodied Emissions Reporting

  • _Green Star

    _NABERS

    _BESS

  • _Specialist Energy Efficient & Sustainable HVAC Design

    _Passive Building Design

Our people

Paul Giliberto

Paul has over 10 years experience in building services consultancy, working closely with his clients to understand their needs. He has extensive knowledge in designing energy efficient buildings to achieve high NABERs energy ratings and has led Green Star campaigns for all disciplines in the health and commercial space.

Contact us

1300 685 080

info@designbetter.com.au

Level 57

25 Martin Place

Syndey NSW 2000

Sydney (HQ) | Melbourne | Brisbane