With over 20 years in the industry, Darren Frost — founder, owner & operator of Rubix Homes — is no stranger to the Perth building landscape. A rare hybrid, Darren holds both a Bachelor of Builders Registration, as well a Bachelor of Architecture. His career has seen him work alongside industry giants like Pindan and Zuideveld Marchant Hur Architects.
However, it was the 2016 evolution from Taff Design to Rubix Homes that marked his true shift toward the future: lightweight, eco-friendly timber framing.
“The reason we’ve gone with timber frames as opposed to traditional is simple: it’s a lot faster, it’s better engineered, and it has better thermal qualities.” — Darren, Rubix Homes
By partnering with AG Trusses, Darren has traded the slow grind of traditional brick for high-precision, sustainably sourced timber. For Rubix Homes, beyond all the technical superiorities of timber, it all boils down to one simple factor: “It’s about getting families into their homes quicker”
The “Lock-Up” Advantage
In today’s market, time is the ultimate currency. Darren’s move to prefab timber has yielded massive dividends for his clients compared to traditional methods:
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Three-Storey Homes: Saves approximately 6 months to lock-up.
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Two-Storey Homes: Saves 3 to 4 months to lock-up.
By combining decades of architectural wisdom with the latest in timber technology, Rubix Homes and AG Trusses are proving that the most efficient way to build for the future is to look beyond the brick.
