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A building designer or drafter will have a keen eye for detail and can specialise in residential projects, including new buildings, heritage restorations and additions or renovations, or undertake commercial and industrial projects, such as factories, motels, offices, restaurants, retail or service outlets and warehouses. The nationally recognised Diploma of Building Design ensures they’ve studied the Building Code of Australia (BCA/NCC) and comply with local council and development requirements (CDC).

Whether you’re renovating your existing home, knocking down an existing house and rebuilding, adding a granny flat for additional income or building a brand new home, it’s an exciting time.
Who should you go to for advice? What’s the difference between an architectural drafter, drafter and building designer? Here are my top tips for working with experts!

Building designers can also be highly beneficial in the initial stages due to their insight into realistic budgets and working very closely with many builders. It can often feel overwhelming for anyone who hasn’t built before. I often get asked if an architect is essential to the design process and the differences between a Building Designer or a Draftsman. 

becoming an owner builder is a great way to keep a close eye on your project, from both the build and financial perspectives. It might sound like an easy solution, but it’s good to weigh up the risks and rewards before jumping into owner builder mode.

An Architectural drafter works under the guidance of a registered architect. Their role is to develop an architect’s ideas and concept sketches into working drawings. The title of “Architectural” drafter has sometimes misled clients to think that a business or individual is an architect. As a result, there are now more drafters with the title “Building Designer” […]

To be legally identified as a professional architect, a person must:
have a formal tertiary education/degree in architecture
be covered by the necessary liability insurance (this is required for registration)
be officially registered as an architect with the governing architecture body in their state or territory