DESIGN PROCESS

The following is the general path taken in the design and building process .

Part of my role is to support the client through the whole process.

Stage 1

Design Brief Questionnaire completed (Client).
Initial meeting on site (Client & Designer).
Fee proposal and contract of agreement completed (Client & Designer).
Online ‘Scrapbook’ commenced (Client).

Stage 2 - Site Analysis (SA)

Detail site survey is arranged (Designer).
If necessary, Bushfire Assessment & meeting with council arranged (Designer)
Measure up and draw existing house (additions only- Designer)
Detail site survey isarranged (Designer).s, climate, topography etc (Designer)
Design Brief (client needs & wants) developed from Design Brief Questionnaire (Client & Designer)
Ideally Select builder

Stage 3 - Concept Designs (CD)

Concept Designs (basic floor plans and building forms) drawn & modelled in 3D (Designer)
Preferred design chosen (Client)
Discuss design with builder (Client, Designer & Builder)
Possible pre-DA meeting with council (Client & Designer)

Stage 4 - Design Development (DD)

Chosen Concept Design developed into the full design including materials, exact sizing & design details etc (Client & Designer)
Possible pre-DA meeting with council (Client & Designer)
Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) (Designer)
Investigation of possible Condensation &/or Thermal Bridge issues (Designer, WUFI & Thermal Bridge Analyst)
PHPP to Passive House Certifier (Designer)
Select products, materials and fittings (Client & Designer)
Consultations with builder throughout

Stage 5 - Development Application (DA)

Development Application Drawings and forms completed (Designer).
Development Application submitted (Designer).
BASIX Certificate completed (Designer or Energy Assessor)
Statement of Environmental Effects (Designer & Planner)
Attend to matters arising from Council where necessary (Designer & Planner)

Stage 6 - Construction Certificate (CC)

(May be completed at same time as Development Application)

Completion of Construction Drawings to meet NCC (National Construction Code) and AS (Australian Standards) (Designer)
Application for Construction Certificate (Designer)
Working Drawings & Design Details, where required, to assist in assessment & construction
Consultations with Builder throughout

Stage 7 - Construction!

Start building!
Liaison between Builder, Designer, Trades, Client & any other required professionals to ensure the best outcome.