Renovating, extending or building a new home?

An Archicentre Accredited Architect will add value to your home and will work to ensure that you are happy with the finished result.
Every year, thousands of Australians build new homes and renovate or extend their existing homes – unfortunately, many are unhappy with the finished result. Some owners find their finished home appears very different to the way they pictured it, does not “work” well for their lifestyle or they have ended up in a dispute with their builder or designer/draftsman. Often this may be due to poor planning: the home is difficult to heat or to keep cool, or it has cost far more than they thought. This is where an Archicentre Accredited Architect could have not only helped you turn your vision into your dream home, but saved you thousands.

For many people about to start a building project, the relative roles and expertise of people in the industry is quite unclear.  This can often lead to engaging an incorrect person for a particular job. We have attached a guide below that may help you in this regard:

Why Use an Architect? Because an Architect:

• Has the qualifications, professional training, vision and experience to manage the entire design and construction process.
• Will help you define and create what you want to build, present options you may never have considered, and help you get the most from your budget.
• Designs buildings that are more desirable and sought after by an increasingly sophisticated, design-conscious market prepared to pay for the benefits of living with good design.
• Designs buildings that work efficiently, solve problems of space and function, and fit comfortably into the environment that surrounds them.
• Designs buildings that are energy efficient, cheaper to operate and easier to maintain.
• Can add style and value to your property.