Design

Although some people are fortunate and have a natural flair for design, the design of your home addition or new home can be quite a daunting task for most people. Hiring a building designer is a wise choice when you consider the many benefits and peace of mind it will bring.

In addition to the obvious benefits, a good building designer will follow solar passive design principles. This is important to help you reduce energy consumption in the home not only saving long-term costs but also "doing your bit" for the environment by helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

A good building designer will also understand the requirements of government building regulations. This is important to help your project meet the approval of your local shire council when it's time to apply for building approval.

The following answers to common questions are provided by the Australian Institute of Building Designers:

• What is a building designer? answer...
• How do I choose the right building designer? answer...
• How much should a building designer cost? answer...
• What is the difference between and architect and a building designer? answer...