About Category 5 Building Designs
A local Exmouth studio designing homes and commercial buildings for one of the toughest climates in Australia.
Designing for the North West Cape
Category 5 Building Designs was born in Exmouth, on the far north west coast of Western Australia. It is a place of big skies, big tides and big cyclones, and the buildings here need to be designed for all three.
We specialise in building design for Wind Region D cyclonic regions and Wind Region D classifications under AS 4055. That means every home, extension and commercial project we draw is engineered with cyclonic winds in mind, from the roof tie downs to the footing details. We offer designs that cater to everything from tropical cyclonic climate requirements to South West WA climates and everything in between.
Being local matters. We know the Exmouth blocks, the coastal conditions and the Shire of Exmouth approval process first hand, and we use that knowledge to save our clients time, money and stress.
How we work
Built for cyclones
Every design starts with the wind loads, because in Exmouth strength is not optional.
Local knowledge
We live and work on the North West Cape, so we know the blocks, the climate and the shire.
Straight talking
Plain advice about what will work, what it will take and what it will cost in time.
Detail focused
Drawings prepared carefully so builders can price accurately and certifiers can approve quickly.
Talk to your local building designer
Based at PO Box 825, Exmouth WA 6707, we work with clients across Exmouth, Coral Bay and the wider North West Cape. Call 0416 238 445 or send an enquiry and we will be in touch.
Have a block and a dream?
Tell us about your project and we will show you what is possible.