Turnkey Sustainable Building
Specialising in bespoke builds and renovations using natural building methods and sustainable materials where possible, each project is led under the meticulous guidance and stringent project management of Ecowerks founder, Regardt Kenny.
We offer a wide range of environmental and natural building services – including rammed earth, hemp or lime construction and heritage restoration – in and around the Southern Peninsula of Cape Town and the greater Western Cape.
Explore our building services below:
Natural & Sustainable Construction
People have been using clay and other natural materials to construct dwellings for millennia. The use of natural materials creates safe, non-toxic buildings that will stand the test of time.
Examples of materials used in natural construction:
- Hemp/Lime walls
- Adobe brick (sun-baked mud bricks)
- Clay plaster
- Dung plasters
- Lime plasters
- Rammed earth
Rammed earth construction and design
Earth is the oldest construction material on the planet. It is abundant in every region and provides us with a sustainable, fully reusable source of building material. Rammed earth is the process of compacting clayey earth into forms (shuttering), then removing the forms, leaving the earth walls exposed. By using different blends of earths, we achieve beautiful layers.
Residential Construction & Renovations
Are you building a new home or would you like to renovate your existing home? We can help you achieve that by providing all the necessary trades. We redo bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms, garages and whole houses. With attention to detail and quality in mind, you can be sure you will walk away satisfied!
- Brickwork
- Plastering
- Tiling
- Painting
- Finishing
Heritage Restoration
Restoring an older building requires an understanding of its original materials, construction methods and character. Ecowerks takes a considered approach to heritage restoration, repairing and rebuilding wherever possible rather than replacing what can be retained.
Our work includes the restoration of traditional structures using locally sourced and natural materials, from historic clay brick and lime-based finishes to reclaimed timber and other salvaged materials. We work sensitively with the existing building and its surroundings to preserve its character while giving it a new life for generations to come.
Timber Construction
From timber framed homes to decks and pergolas, we’ve got your timber needs covered!
- Decks
- Pergolas
- Roofs
- Timber frame building
Project Management
We know it can be stressful to build or renovate. With our professional project management service, we take care of many of the fears that you may have. With many projects under our belt, you can sleep easy knowing you are in good hands!
Testimonial
Johann Nel – client“Working with Regardt from Ecowerks has been a positive experience. My project was very remote, atop a mountain, making both access and the weather very serious challenges that Regardt took in his stride. I would highly recommend them – I really liked his straightforward and honest approach.”
Sangebethu Nature Reserve
