Adopt and Adapt new and emerging technologies to achieve sustainable health and lifestyle.

Sustainable Future

Sustainable living is the catch phrase of the new millennium. The modern world’s use of resources is far outstripping the supply of those resources that are being used. The answer is either to live like our ancestors with the associated lack of technology and creature comforts or live sustainably using present and emerging technologies to reduce our resource use and maintain our level of comfort and health.

Unfortunately for the world this catastrophic overuse of resource has happened within a relatively short space of time. Re-balancing this resource use will take a massive global effort to be applied over a very short period of time to save the world from a scenario where the earth crashes over a runaway tipping point to an uncertain future for the current generation of children that are currently in our schools. This current global challenge is without doubt the most challenging scenario faced by humankind with dire consequences if we don’t get it right. It is a challenge that every human being faces on a collective basis over the planet. It is a challenge to be met by each and every one of us.

Company Profile

Our company specializes in managing businesses and projects that prioritize sustainability and low environmental impact. We are dedicated to developing and promoting sustainable concepts and businesses that contribute to a greener future. Our team's expertise lies in constructing and designing environmentally sustainable buildings and living systems that minimize environmental impact. Our projects reflect our commitment to sustainable development, and we strive to make a positive impact on the environment while promoting economic growth.

Craig Fisher

Craig holds a Bachelor of Agricultural Science degree, with specialisations in Animal Science and Biochemistry, as well as a Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental Engineering. With a focus on sustainability and design, project management, and strategy, Craig brings core expertise to our team.

Cinde Fisher

Cinde holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Processing with specialisations in Computer Science and Financial Accounting. Her core expertise lies in the financial and operational aspects of business.

Project Management

Consulting Services for development of projects dedicated to sustainable living.

Portfolio includes property developments in the following locations:

Craig Fisher initially designed Sun Worship, which was later finalized by John Poole, a student of Glenn Murcutt, a renowned local architect with a global reputation. The development sits on a 1500m2 block, with each building having a 70m2 footprint and a total living area of 150m2 spread across two stories. The orientation of the buildings allows for solar heating on both floors during winter, while well-proportioned eaves provide ample shade in summer.

The majority of the walls are made from locally-sourced rammed earth, while the polished concrete floors provide solar mass heating. A poly carbonate double volume area on the south side encloses a circular staircase with venting at the top and bottom for efficient heating and cooling.

Water is collected from all roofs and stored in a common underground tank with a capacity of 35,000 litres, which is enough to meet all water needs. The area receives consistent rainfall throughout the year, and the tank can be topped up from mains supply water. Apricus solar units are used to heat the water, providing high-efficiency water heating. Each unit has solar power electricity panels that supply 2KW per unit, with a total output of 10KW for all units.

The first two stages used recycled materials and incorporated eco-design strategies. The timber frame construction has cedar board cladding, cement polished floors, and local trees used as supports. Large windows on the northern and southern sides provide passive solar heating and light, respectively. The third stage, built using rammed limestone and timber construction, has direct access to the exterior through large French doors. The northern and western corners of the house have two banks of bi-fold doors leading to large verandas that join the surrounding parkland area. The rammed earth provides a constant temperature within the building, and a large wood space heater with a long flu provides heating in winter. Water is captured from the roof and stored in two tanks totaling 175000 liters. Solar water heating provides hot water, and a 17kw system with a 9kw battery powers the site.

An above-ground leach drain feeds the sewage to a vegetable garden, and chickens, ducks, and alpacas are kept on-site to provide eggs, fertilise the paddock, and protect the animals from foxes. The Mediterranean climate of the area is taken into account, and the large thermal mass of the rammed earth, combined with proper ventilation and protection from heat, makes Mulibwanji a comfortable and sustainable living space.

Dolphin House (43 Point Marmaduke Drive) construction was started in the March 2000 and finished in September 2000. The initial design was by Craig Fisher and was finished by Judy Fisher (Architect). It was designed as a passive solar house using natural timbers and rammed earth in the construction. It is located on 2000m2 block and the house is 250m2 with 50m2 of decks. It is located in a mediteranean climate. Water supply is from a central residential mains.

The upstairs area is timber frame cedar board insulated with lamb’s wool allowing the rooms to retain heat in the winter and stay cool in the summer and then release heat quickly in the summer once all the large verandah doors and windows are opened at the end of the day. The downstairs area is built into the back of a sandune providing insulation from the earth. The house performs remarkably well in summer and winter with the combination of the rammed earth, cellar area and the large verandahs.

The large North-facing window heats the house through the winter. The blinds need to be closed in summer to stop the house heating quickly. The Wood fire heats the water and the house in winter and a solar panel heats the water in the summer. There is a booster, which can be used for times when it is overcast or during a change of seasons when the fire is not required. The predominant winds are South West in the summer and North West in the Winter. The potential for a wind generator is high as the position of the building is elevated and there it is very windy area. The house has superb views over the coastal area and the Leeuwin National Park, which surrounds the development. The surfing and fishing in the area is among some of the best in Australia.

Mark Fisher made the front door and other Jarrah and pine doors in the house using local timbers and recycled wood. Jarrah has been exported all over the world as one of the hardest termite resistant woods in the world. It is used for many railway line sleepers throughout the colonial countries of the world and the tramways of London. It produces a beautiful look when finished as seen on the front doorframe and the staircase. Unfortunately the wood is very slow growing taking up to 100 years for a tree to reach full maturity and logging of the tree for all uses other than fine furniture manufacture has all but ceased. The staircase was made by Judy Fishers Father, Tom Ritter who is an old German craftsman and learnt his trade many years ago before coming into Australia in the 1940’s. There are four threaded bolts used in the whole structure with the rest of the support supplied using carved joints. The front verandah and underlying structure of the verandah is Jarrah. Other Woods used are Victoria Ash (Skirting and Windows) and Tasmanian Oak (Upstairs Floor) and Pine (Doors).

The Rammed Limestone construction is often used in The Margaret River region (30% of houses in the area use rammed earth). It produces a beautiful natural look however it is very hard to work with. It is produced by loading dirt into a form. This is then rammed with a pneumatic rammer until it pings. Once the first layer is made the forms are moved up and the process continued until the roof height is gained. It is a very coarse form of building, as shapes have to match the form however it produces very solid energy efficient houses.

Dolphin Inn was designed and built in 1996-97 and the design allowed for five independent living areas. The construction was to be from Rammed Earth however due to local planning restrictions the technology was unable to be used. The building was constructed from double brick produced from local material. The building was positioned for the maxiumn solar orientation to allow for maxiumn light and heating of the five different areas of the house. The local climate is sub-tropical temperate with wet summers and dry winters. The local conditions do not require protection from extremes of heat and cold as the climate is benign. There is a main double volume area which is heated through a bank of windows shown in the pictures.

The floor was tiled concrete allowing for heating of the internal area through solar mass. All frames in the house were precast concrete. The top verandah was also precast concrete with inlaid decking tiles and sealant placed around the tiles. This verandah provided heating to the rooms below in the winter with large double doors in each of the three units below the verandah providing cooling in the winter. Water supply was from a local well supplemented with tank water which was fed back through the house with an electric pump. Solar power generated electricity was investigated at the time of construction however the cost was prohibitive. The three front units and the main communal area flow out onto a front Braii area (Barbecue area) giving a very communal feel to the house.

Business Management

Perran Consulting uses a common strategy to manage a variety of businesses. The components of this business management style allow the business to grow, expand and adapt to the prevailing business conditions. This enables the business to survive in the downturns and prosper in the better economic times. Our business management portfolio includes the following which have been developed using a common ethos and management strategy.

Metabolica

Metabolica was formed to integrate emerging medtech technologies into an online dashboard to allow health practioners to be able to monitor customers remotely. This system will facilitate the sustainability of human health in the long term.