I'm not going to explain the difference in the education stage. Every blog covers that part. I'm going to share with you my observation and opinion....
Architect - is a designer, an artist with the holistic approach to the form. Architect will focus on the building detail, colour, finishes. Every Architect has a unique style that repeats in every project. A good Architect will stick to your building budget and come up with something that looks good and is affordable for your needs. In most cases an Architect "owns" the project. That means, he/she will take you through design, approval, selecting best builder and on site consultation during the building stage. Building Designer (Draftsman) - is a "translator" between Home Owner, Architect (if engaged on the project), Council and the Builder. Their role is to present the design in a form of the drawings that will be easily understood by all the reders. Home Owner and an Architect want to see plans showing the functionality of the space and designer aspects of the building. Council or Town Planner need to understand that proposed development is within the Council or State regulations. And the Builder must see the sizes, details, products and finishes to be able to accurately price and build what's designed. Building Designer is ideal when you, the Home Owner know what you want and just need someone to guide you though the best design options and council approval. Building Designer will pass the project onto the Builder when the application is approved. And from that point it will be between the Home Owner and the Builder to decide on the best delivery. When you are investing a large sum into the build, have no idea what's best for you, or simply have no time to be part of the design - the best option for you would be to engage a good Architect. But in most cases - I believe the Architect and the Building Designer should work together, as a team, and deliver what's the Client is asking for in a form of presentation that are easy for the Owner and the Builder to read. Kinga @ Blue Sky Building Designs
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The granny flats can be build as a free standing 60m² dwellings at the back of the property. But they also can be attached to or be build within the main dwelling.
Warringah Council is planning to increase the size of granny flats from 60m² to 75m². But this rule will apply for internal conversions only. However, in practice extra 15m² means larger than two 3m x 3m bedrooms , decent size open plan kitchen, living room or simply 3 bedroom unit. Rules for internal secondary dwellings within Pittwater Council are slightly different. (BTW, those conditions apply for DA applications only....). " secondary dwellings can be whichever is the greater of a maximum of 60m², or either 15% of the total floor area of both the self contained dwelling and the principal dwelling". That means if your existing property's total floor area is larger than 400m², your secondary dwelling can be larger than 60m². If you would like to discuss planning rules, design options or simply find out little bit more about granny flats - book site visit (info@bsbd.com.au) and we come to you to explain. Kinga |
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