So you have a vision of your ideal home... now what?! Hire an architect for advice and make this dream of yours come true.
Why hire one? you might ask...
They will help you:
- set a viable and realistic budget
- guide you
through the town planning process
- obtain competitive quotes for the
work
- manage consultants like surveyors and engineers
- monitor the
budget
- administer the construction contract.
- improve the appearance
- functionality
and sustainability of your built environment
- improve the efficiency of
your lifestyle and deliver time and cost efficiencies.
No hassle. No fuss. No stress.
BUT!!! Finding the right architect is also very
important.
To find an architect click on the link on the right, go to Search
for architects by practice name, location, postcode and building type.
Browse architectural firm profiles that contain images and descriptions
of projects, contact details and links to websites.
It's also important to be aware of the impact of your property on future generations and environment. You can check out the Enviornmental Design Guides at the following link covering environmental strategies for building designers.
http://www.environmentdesignguide.com.au/
Design note topics include
- designing with solar photovoltaics
- passive solar design
- water conservation
- daylighting
- urbanism
- building user perceptions and behaviours
- embodied energy and performance of materials
- designing for energy efficiency
- designing for climate change
- environmental assessment tools
LET'S MAKE THIS DREAM OF YOURS COME ALIVE :)
