The goal of Kwantum Homes & Cabins is to provide the public with the opportunity to purchase fully detailed, professionally prepared construction drawings of a range of very affordable small home and cabin designs which are comprehensive enough to not only be submitted to Council for approval, but also given to local builders, tradesmen, and materials suppliers for competitive quotes.
These stylish little buildings are as economical, durable, and energy efficient as possible, while also being functional and no bigger than necessary. The simple floor plan and standard construction details ensure that they are easily buildable just about anywhere in Australia using readily available off-the-shelf materials and conventional construction techniques. Plus, they are dimensioned to accommodate standard-sized wall, floor, and roof sheets in easily handled sizes to minimise waste and labour. They are structurally designed in compliance with the SAA Light Timber Framing Code, and if required, can easily be modified to comply with local bushfire (BAL) regulations and cyclonic conditions.
The design philosophy embraces simple modern minimalism, combined with the belief that houses built onsite, by local tradesmen, using locally purchased (and sourced, if possible) materials, can be more socially responsible, more attractive, and more affordable than factory-built prefabricated houses. Prototypes of these designs are currently being built to test and verify the designs and construction costs. Detailed drawings, complete materials order lists, and up-to-date cost estimates will be available for purchase on this website before the end of 2026.
