What Is The Difference Between An Architect, Building Designer & Draftsperson?
At Oztown Constructions, we offer a full solution service, helping organise and facilitate all aspects of your project. This includes helping facilitate and organise design for your property.
We work in collaboration with a range of skilled and valuable, architects, building designers and draftspersons to produce high quality new builds, renovations and extensions for our clients.
The Difference
The main difference and consideration between these three occupations is the qualifications and licensing required.
One key difference between an architect and a building designer, is that under the QBCC, a licensed building designer does not have the authority to handle full project management, including project administra
Draftsperson
A draftsperson is a specialist in generating documentation of the designs and plans for a building. Their role does not involve design work, but rather focuses on accurately representing the intended design of the building through plans.
Architect
Architects usually offer an extensive array of services, encompassing the creation of initial design ideas, the development of intricate design plans, the preparation of contractual documents, and the management of projects.
In order to work as an architect, it is necessary to possess a university degree and acquire a certain level of practical experience. Furthermore, passing a licensing examination is imperative to become a registered architect recognised by the Board of Architects. Additionally, architects are required to renew their license on an annual basis.
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Frequently, architect’s are engaged in the design and construction of sizeable and intricate structures, like commercial establishments, public areas, and multi-unit residential buildings, as well as residential new home and renovations.
Building Designer
The responsibilities of a building designer encompass developing designs for new buildings, renovations and extensions. Additionally, they are responsible for documenting these designs for approval and construction, as well as providing guidance to builders regarding design materials.
Building designers possess diverse qualifications, such as a Degree in Architecture (without registration with the Board of Architects), a Diploma in Building Design or Architectural Technology.
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There are three primary license categories, for building designers, low rise, medium rise and high rise. The specific category held by the designer determines the type and scope of project they can undertake.
Building designers are integral to private residential projects, including new builds and renovations, small or large.
Which To Choose?
A skilled building designer will be more than capable of achieving a great result for new builds, renovations and extensions, small or large and can help guide you in all aspects of the design project, from initial concepts to detailed documentation. For larger projects like extensive commercial developments or high rise complexes, utilising an architect would be recommended. Architects can also design new homes and renovations.
Essentially, deciding whether to hire an architect, building designer or draftsperson, depends on the type of project you require help with. Oztown can help you establish a suitable fit for your project, with all three of these services/occupations adding great value to our new builds and renovations.
All occupations, draftspersons, building designers and architects are skilled in their trade and specialised within their specific realms.
Facilitation
At Oztown Constructions, we offer a full service solution, helping organise and facilitate all aspects of your project from design, to certification, engineering, quoting and construction etc. If you have questions about any aspects of the process, contact our team.