Build a future-ready home with Brookie Build, where thoughtful design meets lasting functionality. Our new build services are tailored for homeowners across Brisbane’s West who want to create flexible, high-quality secondary dwellings on acreage or larger suburban lots.
Whether you’re planning to welcome extended family, provide space for adult children, or invest in a private retreat on your property, we offer two distinct pathways to consider: our signature Cooee bungalow or a custom secondary dwelling based on your architectural plans.
New Build Pathways
Start With Our Modular Plans
A Flexible Architectural Eco Bungalow by Brookie Build
“Cooee” is a light-filled, elevated bungalow that blends contemporary comforts with a low-impact footprint. Engineered for sloping sites and bushfire-prone zones (BAL 29), this secondary dwelling combines luxury, accessibility, and practicality in a compact footprint. From vaulted ceilings and French doors to modular flexibility and energy-efficient performance, every detail is tailored for lifestyle and longevity.
The base plans demonstrate a 2br layout, but rooms are designed to be modular and you can add or remove rooms, swap room positions, and choose to add, extend or remove details like carport or decks.
Bring Your Own Custom Architectural Plans
Have your own design in mind?
Brookie Build partners with homeowners and their architects to bring custom secondary dwellings to life. Whether you’re building a bespoke intergenerational home or adapting an existing design, we help ensure the final outcome is both beautiful and buildable.
We welcome clients to bring us into the process early, even if you’re still in the concept stage. Some architectural designs—while stunning—can include complex features that make construction costs exceed intended budgets. Our role is to offer constructive guidance and build-smart insights that keep your project aligned with your goals and finances.
What we offer during new builds
We aim to help support our customers and ensure that our team handles the complexities while allowing you to focus more on the initial design and the final outcome of your project. Here are some of the ways in which we support our customers:
Collaboration with Stakeholders
A successful build relies on strong relationships between all parties involved. From concept to completion, we ensure every stakeholder is aligned and your vision stays on track. We work alongside:
- Architects & Draftspeople – To refine Cooee plans or to consult with your own team for construction practicality and cost-efficiency
- Interior Designers – Helping you align your vision with your home’s aesthetic and function
- Council & Certifiers – Managing development applications, planning permissions, and approvals
- Surveyors & Engineers – Coordinating assessments and reports where required
Management of Site-Specific Challenges
Building in Brisbane West means accounting for unique land conditions. We mitigate risks early with site analysis, strategic planning, and smart engineering solutions, ensuring your build is both viable and long-lasting. We’re experienced in navigating:
- Steep slopes and tricky access
- Variable soil types and foundation challenges
- Bushfire zones (BAL 29)
- Flood or stormwater overlays
- Remote or acreage site logistics
- Environmental protection areas
High-Quality Construction
We are committed to craftsmanship that endures. We build every project with the care we’d expect in our own homes. Every Brookie Build project delivers:
- Strong, structurally sound framing and foundations
- Premium finishes and fixtures (or as allocated by client selection or design schedule provided from designer)
- Detail-oriented construction practices
- Adherence to approved plans and standards
- Thorough site supervision and transparent communication
Why Choose Brookie Build
High Quality of Delivery
We use our expert knowledge and training to deliver on your vision with high project finish quality precision, accuracy to plan, a craftsman-style approach and a positive attitude.
Protect & Respect
We respect that this is your home and value the opportunity to partner with you in its improvement. We maintain a clean and tidy job site, not just for OHSA but to give you the best experience of service.
Time Conscious
When we commit our time to you we’re there! You can be sure that if any adjustments to our working hours on your project or timelines arise we will communicate directly with you.
Discover the Cooee Difference
Looking for a luxury secondary dwelling that’s ready to build and designed specifically for acreage living in Brisbane’s West?
Cooee is Brookie Build’s signature architectural bungalow: light-filled, flexible, and built for Queensland conditions. The floor plan is flexible and can be reconfigured to suit your needs. The finish exterior can be tailored to your design preferences.
- Elevated for termite and flood protection
- Exceeds 7-star energy efficiency
- Designed for sloped land and BAL 29 bushfire zones
- Complies with 2023 Livable Housing Guidelines
- Modular layout with optional decks, vaulted ceilings, and custom finishes
Our Proven Renovation Process
1. Consultation
We visit your business to understand your vision, goals, and budget.
2. Design & Planning
We’ll share a high level ballpark so you know how your idea can be realized.
3. Detailed Quote
No surprises, just transparent pricing and options that suit your budget.
4. Build & Manage
We coordinate everything and keep you informed at every stage.
5. Final Walkthrough
Once complete, we walk through together to ensure everything is perfect.
Frequently Asked Questions
Planning a new build project often comes with plenty of questions – and we’re here to make the process as clear and stress-free as possible. Below are answers to some of the most common things our clients ask when starting their journey.
What’s the difference between a secondary dwelling and a granny flat?
They are essentially the same in terms of function, but “secondary dwelling” is the formal term used by councils. At Brookie Build, we focus on high-quality designs for long-term family use, not budget-focused rental units or prefab modular structure installations from third-party vendors.
Can I change the layout of the Cooee design?
Yes, Cooee is modular and flexible. You can adjust the internal layout, add decks, or incorporate accessibility features to suit your lifestyle.
Do you help with approvals and council applications?
Absolutely. We manage the full approval process for both Cooee and custom builds, including navigating overlays and liaising with certifiers.
What if I already have plans from an architect?
We welcome that. The earlier you involve us, the more we can help ensure the plans are buildable within your desired budget and suited to your site.
Can you build on sloped land or properties with overlays?
Yes. We have experience on properties with terrain or regulatory challenges, including bushfire zones (BAL 29), flood overlays, and remote access. We ourselves live in the Brookfield area on a property with an 18-degree slope, extensive overlays and challenging access!
How long does it take to build a secondary dwelling?
Timelines depend on the complexity of your project and approvals, but we provide clear schedules and communication at each stage.
I’m ready to go now! When can you start?
Coming to us as you begin your planning is key. If you come to us at a stage when you have completed architectural plans and want to begin construction immediately, we may not have the capacity to work on your project straight away. In this case, we will work with you on appropriate timelines. Contract delivery schedules can only be locked in once we have an accepted quote and a signed Master Builders contract. While we can provide timeline estimates to you, no date for commencement will be confirmed until all paperwork is completed. This is because we have many other jobs running simultaneously and will only book times in for contracted jobs.
Is Cooee suitable for aging in place?
Yes. The design includes accessibility-ready features and can be tailored to meet the 2023 Livable Housing Design Guidelines.
Do you offer landscaping or external work as part of the build?
Yes, optional extras include front and back decks, landscaping, carports, and storage solutions as part of an integrated finish.
