designing buildings that complement their environment

Frequently Asked Questions

Why use a building designer

Whether you are planning a new building, an extension or renovation to an existing building or just raising your house, a building designer can design your project.  A building designer will work to enhance your lifestyle or to create an efficient work place without sacrificing the building's visual appeal or exceeding your budget.  Your building designer will work with you to determine the most cost effective, user friendly and practical soloutions that not only look good, but also meet your requirements.

Whats the difference between a building designer and an architect

In Queensland, there is no difference in the work that can be done by a building designer as opposed to an architect.  There are some differencesin education and regulation between the professions but that makes little difference to their work output.  A building designer must be licenced by the Building Services Authority.  For design and documentation work, you should only contract a BSA licenced building designer or a board registered Architect.

 

 

Who uses a building designer

Did you know that 80% of residentail buildings are designed by building designers?  Builders, construction companies, developers, project managers, mums and dads, even architects use building designers to design their buildings and prepare all of the necessary working drawings and documentation needed for approval and construction.

What will a building designer do for you

Building designers can design you a building that is energy efficient and comfortable, provides value for money and is suitable for your specific needs.  The design will take into account your lifestyle, budget, site conditions, potential resale and long term maintenance costs.  Your building designer not only designs your building, but also works with a team of other professionals to ensure that structural elements and other specialist matters combine with the aesthetics to produce a building which will not only look good but will also serve you well for years to come..