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Karl Plunkett goes by many titles. A Developer, who established successful building company, Australian Eco Constructions Pty Ltd, in 1996. An Owner, specifically of Ramada Eco Beach in Broome where he first commenced working on the prototype eco tents, eco modules and gazebos that have now become Eco Structures Australia’s core products. But above all, he is a Discoverer.

When others ask, “Are we there yet?”,  Karl asks “Where to next?”. With a motto of building for the future, Karl draws on more than 25 years of building and construction experience matched with a proven ability to complete projects on time and within budget to understand the unique challenges of tourism developers looking for cost-effective solutions based on environmentally sustainable principles.

For Karl, designing eco tents is about seeing the world through the eyes of his clients in order to expose travellers to new experiences, teach life lessons, switch off, disconnect, and reconnect with nature. It’s all about reciprocal trust – by making people available, standing by his product and doing the right thing first time, Karl creates platforms to create powerful experiences that burn into traveller memories.

Tom embarked on his managerial adventure with Eco Structures Australia in 2012 at a time when the glamping trend was growing rapidly around the world. Driving product and concept, Tom has since completed over 60 projects across Australia, as well as over 25 international locations such as the US Virgin Islands, Saudi Arabia and China, along with several A Class World Reserves.

Tom’s success is largely thanks to a passion for chasing new frontiers. He believes our fast paced lifestyles leave us longing for the nostalgia and authenticity of camping – yet we can no longer do without modern comfort, convenience and luxury. For Tom, every day at Eco Structures is the chance to go beyond tent supply by acting as the conduit to unique wilderness experiences, working with clients with a like-minded entrepreneurial spirit to deliver high-end getaway concepts with ‘wow factor’ that achieve environmental harmony.

With innovation in his nature, Tom has a unique knack for drilling into the ‘soul purpose’ of the tourism concept in order to quickly and profitably design unique accommodation concepts with low capital costs that feed the modern traveller’s yearning for authentic experiences.

Katie emigrated from the UK in June 2017 to embark on her journey to enjoy a change in lifestyle within the great outdoors of Australia! Katie works closely with our clients throughout the sales process and determines the needs of our clients and offer solutions to those needs through our company’s products or services.

Wing Hing Chong is our resident fully qualified architect who heads up the Openhouse Designs team. With over 12 years experience in the industry since graduating in 2003, Wing has worked on the full breadth of project types including residential additions, custom homes, multi-residential developments, commercial and cafes.

Joining the Openhouse Group in 2013, Wing has successfully delivered design and approvals for single and multi residential projects in the Broome, Fitzroy Crossing and Halls Creek regions for private and government clients. Priding himself in his work Wing operates his team in a professional manner acting with integrity and vigor taking projects from ‘‘concept to completion”.

Nick leads our procurement team. He develops and ensures the timely implementation of project schedules. He is involved in the set-up of estimates, the budgets and the construction timetable for clients and assists with the development and implementation of the construction strategy.

Nick has extensive experience working in regional areas on indigenous and affordable housing projects, as well as major residential and tourism developments across the globe.

With over 10 years experience marketing luxury property around the globe, Jade brings her wealth of marketing and public relations knowledge to the Eco Structures team. Jade has marketed over $1 billion of international property and worked with some of the largest multinationals in the business.

Highly skilled in Investor Strategy, Public Relations, Market Research, Marketing, and Graphic Design. Jade holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) with majors in Public Relations and Journalism from Curtin University of Technology.