Our history

Designology was founded in 2002 by principal designer Kevin Starling. Initially focused on creating custom designs for new homes and alterations, the company faced a unique challenge when presented with an extensive design brief. This brief demanded an environmentally sustainable, durable, semi-prefabricated, low embodied energy, highly secure, and bushfire-resistant dwelling. Rising to the challenge, the team developed and prototyped the Convertible House in 2010.

Through continuous refinement and dedication, the Convertible House has emerged as a renowned and celebrated alternative for living in Australia’s harsh climates. It stands as an environmentally sustainable dwelling, resilient to bushfires and storms. Operating off-grid, the house generates its energy, collects rainwater, and treats grey and black water on-site. Its flexible features allow adaptation to various climate zones and isolated locations, making it a practical solution for disaster recovery, holiday park developments, mining, communal, or retirement villages.

Principal designer and founder

Kevin Starling

Kevin is a highly experienced professional with over 30 years of expertise in delivering customized design solutions to clients. As the founder of the company, he has a broad skill set that includes architectural design and documentation, presentation, structural documentation, specification writing, building supervision, contract administration, tendering, and collaborating with associated consultants and local authorities.

Throughout his career, Kevin has shown a deep understanding of the importance of creating house designs that adapt to changing climates. He also has valuable insights into addressing the specific risks faced by rural and coastal properties.

Kevin’s commitment to sustainable design has earned him many industry awards for his innovative Convertible House designs, establishing him as a respected figure in the sustainable design space.

Senior Designer

Stephen Psalia

Design & Drafting
Technical building specialist
Residential code & compliance
Planning

Finance and Administration Manager

Karyn Bianco

Building Coordinator
Client Liaison
Contract Administration
Design & Drafting
Technical building specialist
Residential code & compliance
Planning