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.