Brad Read Design Group, Sunshine Coast | Brisbane, Building Designers :: Interiors | Residential | Multi-Residential | Commercial | Hospitality | Institutional |
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| Who are they and what can they do? These are the questions we come across the most. The Building Designers Association of Queensland has answered most of these questions on their website www.bdaq.com.au. We have summarised the information shown on the Building Designers Association website but should you wish to know more then be sure to visit their site. |
| WHY USE A BUILDING DESIGNER? |
| As experienced building designers our number one aim is to have satisfied clients whose needs have been met in every respect. Evidence of achieving this aim is demonstrated by the number of projects successfully completed in throughout Australia and overseas. 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 with you to enhance your lifestyle or to create an efficient workplace without sacrificing the building’s visual appeal or exceeding your budget. Your building designer will work hard to determine the most cost effective, user friendly and practical solutions that not only look good but also meet your requirements. |
| WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A BUILDING DESIGNER & AN ARCHITECT? |
The Building Designers Association are often asked, “What’s 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 differences in education and regulation between the professions but these make little difference to their work output. A building designer must be licensed by the Queensland Building Services Authority at a level suitable for the type of work to be undertaken. For design and/or documentation you should only contract with a BSA licensed building designer or a board registered architect or engineer. Others who offer to do design or documentation work are working illegally and this may jeopardise the chance of your project gaining the required approvals. |
| WHAT DO BUILDING DESIGNERS DO? |
As the name suggests, a building designer designs buildings that can range from a family home to a multi-storey commercial complex. BSA licensed building designers are recognised by the Queensland Government as professionals in this field. As part of the Queensland Government's program to protect consumers in the construction industry, building designers are licensed by the Building Services Authority (BSA).
Depending on their experience and licence classification, building designers can assist with the following: |
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| • Commercial |
• Industrial |
| • Restoration |
• Residential |
| • Renovation |
• Extension Work |
| • Unit Development |
• In fact, any type of building project |
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| 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 is able to work 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 look good and serve you well for years to come. Your building designer will prepare your working drawings and can assemble all the other documents required for the necessary approvals and construction. They can also provide advice and assistance on town planning or other regulations relevant to your project. Some building designers will manage all your required approvals. |
| WHO USES A BUILDING DESIGNER? |
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. In fact, anyone who requires design and/or documentation work for:
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| • Individual Homes |
• Shop & Office Fit-outs |
| • Residential Units |
• Townhouses / Duplexes |
| • Office Buildings |
• High Rise Resorts |
| • Industrial Buildings |
• Warehouses |
| • Medical Centres |
• Childcare Centres |
| • Factories |
• Retirement Villages |
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HOW TO SELECT A BUILDING DESIGNER? |
The design is the most important part of any building project that you are about to embark on. Selecting the right designer is the key to achieving a successful building project. The first consideration is to find someone with whom you can easily communicate, who listens to you and who will offer constructive advice which enhances what you have in mind. Of course, it is also important to choose a designer who has the requisite skills and knowledge to complete the project. In addition choosing a Building Designers Association member ensures that your designer will be kept up to date with all the latest information and products and is encouraged to offer quality service and good design.
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Brad Read Design Group | ABN: 60 131 465 891 | BSA: 1160937 | admin@brdg.com.au |
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Building Designers - Brad Read Design Group :: providing building design services in Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia, Western Australia. Operating under an Open Building Designers License allow Brad Read Design Group as a registered Design Company to operate as per a traditional Architectural Practice.
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