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Enjoy harmony with a building design that fits with and compliments the natural and built environment.

Skale Building Design employs these design objectives for each project:

Accessibility
Aesthetics
Cost-effectiveness
Functional / Operational Elements
Historic / Environmental Preservation
Productiveness
Security / Safety
Sustainability

Each of these objectives are significantly important, and employed together they can help you achieve a successful project.

By identifying how these goals can be evaluated and applied appropriately to each project from the very start - the building design process - you can achieve a truly successful and engaging building design that fits, perfectly!

Our talent and passion has been recognised with a multitude of awards.

Skale Building Design are award winners and category finalists in the following Industry Association Awards:

Building Designers' Association Awards:
New homes up to 250 m2
Residential alterations & additions below $125,000.00
Residential alterations & additions above $125,000.00


Master Builders Housing & Construction Awards:
House of the year
Individual home over $2 million
Individual home $551,000 - $700,000
Trade contractor award - joinery / shop-fitting

Housing Industry Association Awards:
Best Custom Designed Home $450,000 - $600,000
Best Use of Timber
Best Use of Glass

In Queensland there is no difference in the work that can be done by a building designer as opposed to an architect.

There are some differences in education and regulation between the professions but these make little difference to their work output and the end result. In fact, most architects engage a building designer to make their designs work in regulated life and meet various statutory building codes.

A building designer must be licensed by the Queensland Building and Construction Commision at a level suitable for the type of work to be undertaken.

For design and/or documentation you should only contract with a QBCC licensed building designer or a Board Registered architect or engineer. It’s your choice. With Skale Building Design, you are assured that your building design complies with the Building Code of Australia, certified in every state, territory and local authority in Australia.

With Skale Building Design, you have peace of mind of award winning designs, industry qualifications, experience and full professional indemnity insurance.

Others (unlicensed designers or architects) who offer to do design or documentation work are working illegally and this may jeopardise the chance of your project gaining the required approvals, result in structural deficiencies and void statutory and personal insurance policies.

Before you start, you should do your homework. Pre-planning and working through your ideas can save a lot of heartache and cost before it's too late.

The aim of BDAQ members is to have satisfied clients whose criteria have been met in every respect. This goal is generally achieved as evidenced by the number of successful building designers with satisfied clients throughout the state.

Whether you are planning a new building, an extension or renovation to an existing building or just raising your house, a building designer can design your project.

A building designer will work with you to enhance your lifestyle or to create an efficient workplace without sacrificing the building’s visual appeal or exceeding your budget.

Your building designer will work hard to determine the most cost effective, user friendly and practical solutions that not only look good but also meet your requirements.

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BDAQ are often asked “What’s the difference between a building designer and an architect?” In Queensland there is no difference in the work that can be done by a building designer as opposed to an architect.

There are some differences in education and regulation between the professions but these make little difference to their work output.

A building designer must be licensed by the Queensland Building Services Authority at a level suitable for the type of work to be undertaken.

For design and/or documentation you should only contract with a BSA licensed building designer or a Board Registered architect or engineer. It’s your choice.

Others who offer to do design or documentation work are working illegally and this may jeopardise the chance of your project gaining the required approvals.

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As the name suggests, a building designer designs buildings which can range from a family home to a multi-storey commercial complex.

BSA licensed building designers are recognised by the Queensland Government as professionals in this field.

As part of the Queensland Government's program to protect consumers in the construction industry, building designers are licensed by the Building Services Authority (BSA).

Depending on their experience and licence classification, building designers can assist with the following:

Commercial
Industrial
Restoration
Residential
Renovation
Extension Work
Unit Development

In fact, any type of building project

Building designers can design you a building that is energy efficient and comfortable, provides value for money and is suitable for your specific needs.

The design will take into account your lifestyle, budget, site conditions, potential resale and long term maintenance costs.

Your building designer not only designs your building but also can work with a team of other professionals to ensure that structural elements and other specialist matters combine with the aesthetics to produce a building which will look good but also will serve you well for years to come.

Your building designer will prepare your working drawings and can assemble all the other documents required for the necessary approvals and construction.

Your building designer can provide advice and assistance on town planning or other regulations relevant to your project. Some building designers will manage all your required approvals.

When engaging your building designer, you should always request a written contract which clearly explains the scope of work for your particular project.

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Builders, construction companies, developers, project managers, mums and dads, even architects use building designers to design their buildings and prepare all of the necessary working drawings and documentation needed for approval and construction.

In fact, anyone who requires design and/or documentation work for:

Individual Homes
Duplexes
Residential Units
Town Houses
Office Buildings
High Rise Resorts
Industrial Buildings
Warehouses
Medical Centres
Child Care Centres
Factories
Retirement Villages
Shop and Office Fit-outs
 
As the BDAQ says: "If it’s a building, a building designer can design it!”

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Be climate smart.

Visit the State Government's website and learn about the latest in climate smart living:

http://www.climatesmart.qld.gov.au/

Learn what rebates are available to off-set the cost of being more energy efficient.

Visit the Federal Government's website and take advantage of current rebates:

http://www.environment.gov.au/rebates/index.html

The Federal Government has various initiatives to help buyers and renovators get the most out of the process and to help sustain the environment in the process.

The myhome.gov.au website has buyers guides, renovators guides, a sustainable living magazine and technical manuals to help with most every aspect of the designing and building process.

Visit the site for a wealth of free information, downloadable guides, magazines and manuals:

http://yourhome.gov.au/