Browse Forums Building A New House 1 May 29, 2024 5:45 am Hi All, I really need the collective wisdom of the forum please. The time has come to make some changes to our business and take it to the next level. A big part of this is finding an affordable innovative design team for our new builds. Just wondering if anyone has any good recommendations. I have tried googling and calling a few companies, but word of mouth recommendations are generally the best way to go. Many thanks in advance Simeon Architectural Homes & Duplexes - specialising in custom designing homes to your budget Get a Free Onsite Consultation Today or send a PM for information, questions or advice. Re: I need the forum's help to find a new designer 2May 29, 2024 9:00 am Have you considered reaching out to universities or other institutions that do design? Getting insights and ideas from young minds that are a) probably more affordable, b) se ethe world through a different lens to todays fuddy duddy "tried and tested" crowd and c) could lead to an innovative partnership where part of your engagement could lead to scholarships as part of your offering to the successful candidate(s) and imagine the press you'd get... I just personally feel all the stuff were seeing today is designed without 20 years forethought. how are these designs and standards going to age and live up to things like climate change, utility etc. Perfect example is garages - haven seen one yet that is purpose built or has the capacity to be retrofitted for a fully electric set up with hidden chargers, concealed battery stations that don't takeaway from usable space, separate solar circuits for ensuring your car battery charging isn't unduly impacted by the home's day to day usage or bi directional charging set ups etc. this might not be the best way or the only way, but it might be something you consider in tandem? Or offering placements, internships to support the design phases of the process. etc. Just a thought Re: I need the forum's help to find a new designer 3May 29, 2024 2:50 pm ponzutwo Have you considered reaching out to universities or other institutions that do design? Getting insights and ideas from young minds that are a) probably more affordable, b) se ethe world through a different lens to todays fuddy duddy "tried and tested" crowd and c) could lead to an innovative partnership where part of your engagement could lead to scholarships as part of your offering to the successful candidate(s) and imagine the press you'd get... I just personally feel all the stuff were seeing today is designed without 20 years forethought. how are these designs and standards going to age and live up to things like climate change, utility etc. Perfect example is garages - haven seen one yet that is purpose built or has the capacity to be retrofitted for a fully electric set up with hidden chargers, concealed battery stations that don't takeaway from usable space, separate solar circuits for ensuring your car battery charging isn't unduly impacted by the home's day to day usage or bi directional charging set ups etc. this might not be the best way or the only way, but it might be something you consider in tandem? Or offering placements, internships to support the design phases of the process. etc. Just a thought You raise some really good points which I totally agree with. Architectural Homes & Duplexes - specialising in custom designing homes to your budget Get a Free Onsite Consultation Today or send a PM for information, questions or advice. Re: I need the forum's help to find a new designer 4May 30, 2024 1:31 pm I also notice that most the builds in Australia are really simplistic when it gets to the interior design and lighting design. Most of the builds are just offering off the shelf finishes without any attempt to personalise and adjust to the tastes and habits of the actual families who will be living in the house. Your build is relatively simple, I believe your job can be easily done by a good building designer, you really do not need to pay for the architect. Remember, architect's… 3 11416 In Victoria you cannot put a caveat on arising from a domestic building contract. 65 113371 They already have two well known ones (HIA & MBA) that many new home buyers mistakenly think are regulatory bodies that Joe Public can complain to. 6 18418 |