Filling in the short form below will instantly give you a set of contact
details for people who can help you with your Architectural Design
requirement for a medium sized project (house extension etc) in your local area. This list will contain suppliers with a
mixed range of abilities from large Architectural practices through to
Architectural Drawing Technicians. You will be provided with their full
contact details, all within less than a second and you will then be
able to contact them directly to discuss what level of service you
require. Should you wish to place an order you would deal with them
directly. There is no middle man. If your project is only very minor then select small project. If your project is in fact very large then select large project.
If you require an Architect, Architectural Designer, Architectural Technologist, Architectural Technician, or a Surveyor, to
design a new home, an extension, a loft conversion, barn conversion,
restoration, renovation, home improvements or the design of a commercial
building, you will find them on this website. Larger projects should
normally be done by a Chartered Architect and small home improvements
are often done by Architectural Technicians but there are no hard and
fast rules. If you are about to embark on a project it will probably be
best for you to talk to a range of potential suppliers and then start
to identify what sort of supplier will be best for you.
Your chosen supplier will be able to help you consider what you want
out of the project and how your requirements are likely to change in the
future. You will also need to consider the requirements of the local
planning authorities, possible limitations of the existing building or
site, and other regulatory requirements. Historic buildings will also
have further requirements and permissions that will need to be taken
into consideration.
As well as discussing your requirement and your options in detail and
producing drawings, your chosen supplier may also be able to help you
with planning applications, party wall issues, and sourcing builders and
contractors to undertake the work. Some suppliers will also provide
management services to oversee the whole project if required.
A good Architect, Architectural Technician or Surveyor providing an
Architectural Design service, will have a lot of experience of producing
innovative designs for a wide variety of conditions. Some of the
points that they will be considering will be:
How can the project be planned to best suit your requirements and
those of the planners and other regulatory bodies?
How can costs be kept to a minimum but without cutting corners?
How can the project be carried out using sustainable methods to
reduce the impact on the environment?
Does anything need to be considered to ensure that the resulting
building is free from toxic emissions?
How can the building be made reasonably airtight to keep unwanted
draughts out but at the same time ensure adequate ventilation?
How should insulation be used to keep the building warm?
What consideration will need to be given to the use of breathable
materials to allow moisture to satisfactorily pass through the building
fabric? The new building should not suffer from condensation problems.
How can solar energy be captured to help keep the building warm
during cold periods?
How can solar shading be used to ensure that the building does not
get to hot in the summer?
What are the options for the use of natural and renewable energy like
wood for heating, and wind and sun for electricity generation?
How can water usage be kept to a minimum? Is there scope for
rainwater capture for washing machines, toilets and garden irrigation?
What are the requirements for sewage waste and treatment on site?
What materials can be sourced locally, using a smaller carbon
footprint?
Are there any party wall requirements that will need to be
considered?
Should an old building be pulled down, or can it be renovated to make
it more reusable, in a way that uses less new materials and generates
less waste?
How can a new building be constructed so that at the end of its life
as much of the materials as possible can be reused or recycled in a more
sustainable way?
If your project is only very minor then select small project. If your project is in fact very large then select large project.
Once the design is complete, you may also require a Structural
Engineer to carry out the necessary structural calculations. If you
require a list of Structural Engineers who can provide Structural Calculations please click here.
If you just require help with a planning permission application, click here for a list
of suppliers who can help you.
If you just require help with building regulation approvals click here for a list of
suppliers who can help you.
If you just require help with a party wall issue click here for a list of suppliers
who can help you.
Whether you like modern architecture or old, we can supply contact
details for a range of people who will be able to help you.
If you offer Architectural Design services and you want to find out
more about being listed on this website, please click here.