Initial meetings are free of charge. During the meeting the design process will be explained. The site, its potential and desired home will be discussed.
How much does it cost to design a sustainable home?
It is impossible to say exactly how much the design fees will be because every job is different.
In the design process are 3 main stages; Concept design, Design development (planning consent-Council) and Construction Plans (building rules consent-Council).
To give you an indication of the fees the following is required for an average size home or extension (based on an hourly rate of $130-);
- Concept Design, 3D Video, images, Floorplans, Elevations: (2×15) hours ($3,900)
- Design Development, Planning Consent – Council: 30 hours ($3,900)
- Construction Plans, Building Consent – Council: 70 Hours ($9,100)
The final stage “Tender & Advice during Construction” will be discussed with you after the design work has been completed.
Better Together: I collaborate with Builders and Consultants during the design process. Good communication and collaboration are essential parts of the partnership between a builder, architect and interior designer. Professionals who have had plenty of experience working together and have developed a good rapport can make all the difference in your project running smoothly. In a good relationship, architects and builders will collaborate on the project goals, discuss barriers to those goals, the clients’ desired outcomes, the architectural details of the home, etc. In harmony, they also communicate openly about materials, timelines, and budgets.