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What Is Involved in the Building Design & Drafting Process?
Every design process is considered unique, and this generic step-by-step guide should be used only as a rough guide. The number of steps used when it comes to
does vary, depending on how complex a project is, and whether you are building a new home, renovating or just making a few minor home improvements.
Should a planned house be more to your liking, then consider purchasing a home off the plan with the design features you want. You can often customize your design to some extent.
Should you be purchasing an apartment, Buying and renovating it should be shown on the design plans also.
Preliminary research
1. determining your current home and lifestyle
2. drawing up a design brief
3. deciding what your baseline budget will be
4. doing research on professional advice for each phase
5. becoming more familiar with the advice in this guide
Choosing your designer
Choosing the right designer for your project is probably the most important step on the path to choosing your new home.
Architects and building designers
Designers will come under one of two categories: which are an architect or building designer.
Most architects are state-registered and regulated, and the legislation that governs them does vary from state to state. In order to be registered, one must hold a recognized degree in architecture, or be able to demonstrate equivalent qualifications, undertake some experiential training and successfully pass a
practical
examination. In order to remain registered, architects must have professional indemnity insurance and undertake continued professional development.
Hire a designer based on what their experience is, their qualifications and their capacity to deliver the home described in your brief and for your area. Make sure you see their professional indemnity insurance. Ask for references from previous clients and, if possible, see the homes they have completed. To find out more about our
design & drafting
services in the Clovis, CA area, please call Ron Pope and Associates today at (559) 379-1184.