How Much Does It Cost To Get House Plans Drawn Up? When it comes to creating your dream home, designing the house is an important aspect that can range in cost. Most companies will charge an hourly rate or a price based on a percentage of the construction cost of a project. Architects, drafters and[…]
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Things To Consider When Designing A Home When starting the process of building a new home, it’s important to consider a few things, even from the very beginning, before the design process begins. Budget The most critical part of any project is to establish a realistic budget. This is important as it determines what you[…]
Government advice as of March 25th is that building and construction remains an essential service and is open for business. Designer Planning provides house plans and drafting services, a range of different projects, including: House raising New homes Renovations Extensions Decks & carports Retaining walls Granny flats Pools Commercial projects We wanted to update you[…]
Town planning is the process of seeking council approval for residential developments or small commercial and industrial projects in the form of a planning permit. It involves liaising with local Councils to request approval for new developments or changes to buildings and/or land use. Councils have specific and strict regulations and policies and a town[…]
Building In A Flood Zone
By admin Blog Oct 24, 2019
Building In A Flood Zone Building or renovating in a flood area can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. Anyone who lived through Queensland’s 2011 flood isn’t likely to forget the destructive brunt they had on homeowners and communities. Before building or renovating a FloodWise Property Report needs to be explored to[…]
New Guidelines for Brisbane Character Homes Brisbane is home to a large number of Queenslander houses. These buildings are iconic and have become loved by many locals. If you are lucky enough to be an owner of one of these buildings, you may find that you have gotten to a point where the home doesn’t[…]
What Are Elevations?
By admin Blog Jun 12, 2019
As a building design company a question we get asked a lot is what are elevations? Elevations are a 2-dimensional drawing or render that show the front, back or side view of something. In respect to the building design world, it is referring to whatever structure is being designed. In our case, it’s generally of[…]
Have you considered raising your house? There are many ways to add value to your house and maximise your land. It is no hidden secret that making your home bigger will add value so enhancing space is a common priority. Raising your house is a great way to create new space that can be[…]
What is the difference between an Architect and Building Designer? Is a question a lot of people ask. Building designers and architects have very similar responsibilities, however, there are some differences. Generally building designer and architect design buildings such as residences, office buildings, warehouses and more. For an architect to legally use the title in[…]
Top 6 Renovating Tips For Profit 2018 If you want to renovate a house for profit without breaking the bank and still get financial gain. We have some tips on how to make great improvements without the large financial outlay. Find The Right Property Not every property that needs a renovation is worth renovating for[…]