The financial Crisis, oh please can’t we talk about something else!!!
Home Design April 29th, 2009
I’m sick of listening to the news, everyone is absorbed with the financial crisis …….
Media hype has scared the construction industry into a freeze in the middle to upper end of the market but many families and business are still living, working and growing. Currently the construction industry is seeing significantly reduced levels of designed work and many clients that were ready to start construction are holding off.
This financial nightmare doesn’t mean that you have to stop and wait, wait for what, and when will that be???? Get a move on with your DIY project you will be amazed at how much you can save and what you are able to tackle yourself, given the right tools.
Ok lets start at the beginning.
So you want a new home?
1. Read this article, “So you want to be an owner builder”, a great read for people that know very little about construction or who know a lot. This article was written by an architect and has been deliberately written without industry jargon so everyone can understand it.
2. Another must read is “The Building Process fully explained”, this is an excellent article on the entire building process. It will arm you with information you need to get your home built.
3. After you have read these you will need to let it sink in, you may even like to read over them again to ensure you understand each stage. From here you are ready to look at some plans and start designing your own home, yes it is possible but for the first timer it’s not easy, so if you are having trouble just take your time and make sure you understand each step before moving on.
4. “Designing your own home”, is an article based on the design process that is taught to architecture students at university. It’s an easy step by step article that will enable you to produce design drawings detailed enough so that a drafty can prepare working drawings for tender and council approval.
5. Next, take a look at “How to read plans”. These are the type of plans you will need to provide to trades for them to build your home, don’t panic these are working drawings we are only doing the design drawings. You will need to engage a drafty to provide as much information as is provided “In how to read plans”. The more information you have on the drawings the better.
So at the very least….
These few articles will make you stronger for the design and construction journey.
There are other articles that will also be helpful, see all the construction articles and calculators at www.homedesigndirectory.com.au/sitemap.shtml
The great thing about www.homedesigndirectory.com.au is that the site can be used as a reference tool throughout the design and construction process, offering support and confirmation, and it’s free…..
