This article discusses the general classification methodology and implications of fashion/trends and economic of outlines all of the architectural styles that we will be addressing in this volume of articles called "Architectural Styles".
This article looks elements that impact the design process, such as the building life cycle, new vs alterations and additions, exisiting buildings, site and contextual constraints and specialised consultants that may need to be engaged during the design and documentation process.
Part 1 of Kitchen Design, we discuss the ideas of functionality and how the planning principles and choice of layout can create different design solutions.
Part 2 of Kitchen Design - We discuss the Australian standards that impact how you design a kitchen, the standard sizing of elements and their material choices.
This article looks at all the information you should be discussing or obtaining from your new clients at your first meeting in order to create a Design Brief.
This article outlines the Australian legislation that impacts the Building and Construction industry from Federal, State and Local government levels and other industry bodies.
All projects require to go through the process of regulatory approval, or consent. This article outlines areas such as development legislation and the roles of Local Government authority (Council) and Private Certifiers. The processes of approval through a Development Application (DA)/ Construction Certificate (CC) or a Complying Development Certificate (CDC).
In this article we outline recommendations of what an architect can do to ensure they represent themselves well when communicating with clients to create a positive professional relationship.