4 Jun 2014
What’s the deal with Brisbane Building Designers?
We often get asked by Brisbane home owners investigating house renovation option ‘Why do I need a building designer? I know what I want!’.…
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SEQ Residential House Design Blog
Design tips, building advice and renovation insights from the SEQ Building Design team.
15 May 2014
House Renovation Costs
At SEQ Building Design our experience and close relationships with Brisbane builders and private certifiers has given the team a great understanding of the…
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30 Apr 2014
House Extensions for the Brisbane Entertainer…
Need more space? Can’t decide whether to add a WHOLE lot more space to your home or how to add the right space? The…
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27 Mar 2014
Feasibility of Major House Renovations in Brisbane
There is no shortage of online information detailing the potential hidden costs of a major house renovation, but what you won’t read is how…
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17 Mar 2014
Legal Height – Building In Under a Queensland Home
Building in under is an attractive option for Brisbane home owners looking to increase the available space within their homes. We talk to many…
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19 Feb 2014
Ready to begin construction? Here are 5 Steps for selecting and engaging your builder
So your design and engineering have been finalised and you’re itching to turn your plans into a reality, only one final hurdle to leap…
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23 Jan 2014
Soil Testing – Importance when Structural Engineering Brisbane Homes
Any building work requiring footing and slab inspections by a certifier during construction should have a soil test completed during the preparation of your…
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16 Jan 2014
Six reasons to engage a building designer
Major renovations can be a great experience, mapping out the perfect space, adding your personal touch and constructing something that is truly your own.…
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6 Dec 2013
Christmas is fast approaching…
Merry Christmas for SEQ Building Design Holidays are fast approaching... The festive season is upon us and we would like to take this opportunity…
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22 Oct 2013
Brisbane Subdivisions – What to Consider
Subdivisions are costly and time consuming, yet with substantial investment there is potential for significant returns. Choosing the right team for your Brisbane subdivision…
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11 Oct 2013
Add a Little Tradition to Your Queenslander House Design
We Love WORKING ON Queenslanders! Designing beautiful functional spaces within the traditional Queenslander style homes is something we pride ourselves on. Our Queenslander house…
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25 Sep 2013
8 Things Brisbane Building Designers want you to know!
Home owners are often curious about what really goes into a set of design plans, to help shed some light on the situation we…
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13 Sep 2013
House Plans Required for Building Approval and Why – Brisbane Building Design Terminology Explained
Included below are common Brisbane Building Design planning requirements prepared during the pre-construction phase of your major Brisbane home renovation. The requirements listed below…
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28 Aug 2013
Costs Breakdown – Brisbane House Extension
Many home owners contact us looking for indicative costs for their Brisbane house extension, usually as a way to improve the value of their…
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13 Aug 2013
What’s really included in your Design and Structural Engineering Plans – Buyer Beware!
As a Brisbane Residential Design company providing both House Design Plans and Structural Engineering Plans for Brisbane Home Owners we are exposed to all…
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19 Jul 2013
Brisbane Draftsman
As far as house plans go finding a Brisbane draftsman locals know comes down to an operator with extensive local knowledge; often this can be…
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9 Jul 2013
Understanding Brisbane Home Design Floor Plans
Home floor plans are widely recognized by most people and provide great insight to the functional characteristics of the home; however house floor plans…
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26 Jun 2013
Structural Engineering Complements (not conflicts with) Smart Home Design…
Continuity between design and structural engineering requirements are vital for achieving the best results from your Brisbane renovation or new home project... Just ask…
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14 Jun 2013
Cost Breakdown – Average Brisbane House Raise and Build In Under
It is important to be practical, there are many forums where users promote their own Brisbane house raise and build in under efforts coming…
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28 May 2013
Why do I need drafting plans before I build?
Drafting plans are drawn to show the location of a home on a property in its context. Measuring the site allows the drafting plans…
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10 May 2013
5 Planning Requirements Needed for Building Approval in Brisbane
The pre-building process in Brisbane is all about ensuring your plans for building comply with the various codes and regulations prior to Building Approval…
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29 Apr 2013
Smart Home Floor Plan Design Configuration in Brisbane
A carefully planned home floor plan design can be the difference between the perfect fit and a home that is too small in some…
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14 Mar 2013
Building in B.C.C. ‘Flood Planning Areas’
You can now see exactly how the Draft New City Plan will affect homes in Brisbane, following the release of interactive mapping, including flood…
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5 Mar 2013
Brisbane Home Renovation Finance Requirements
When discussing finance for a Major Renovation there are plenty of figures that need to be considered and a handful of requirements fulfilled before…
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15 Feb 2013
Water Tanks for New Homes No Longer Compulsory in Brisbane
The extra costs of rain water tanks and energy efficient hot water systems are now at the home owner’s discretion, no longer a compulsory…
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23 Jan 2013
Financing a Major Home Renovation in Brisbane
Do the words ‘home renovation’ conjure up thoughts of exposed wiring, sheet covered furniture and exhausted savings accounts? While there is a degree of…
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28 Dec 2012
Making the most of your Garage or Carport design
A Carport or Garage is a great addition to any Brisbane home considering the temperamental and often unexpected weather. Offering protection for your vehicle…
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20 Dec 2012
Plan a Successful Raise and Build In Under
Raising and building in under your Queenslander home can be a stressful and complicated project, even for the seasoned professionals. It is all too…
Read more7 Dec 2012
Character Codes and Extensions… No Problem!
A challenging residential project was completed recently, and though this extension was very unique, the challenges that were overcome during the design, planning and…
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5 Dec 2012
How will the proposed Brisbane City Plan affect your Renovation?
Brisbane City Councils Draft New City Plan (Due for completion late 2013 / early 2014) has been released, providing a blueprint for Brisbane’s growth…
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13 Nov 2012
Home Renovation Plans
Have you decided on a home renovation? Perhaps it’s something you’ve been planning for a long time or falling property prices meant buying a…
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30 Oct 2012
Developers push for reduction in red tape!
Gaining development approval in south east Queensland can be a costly and time consuming exercise, and as many with firsthand experience will know, a…
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24 Oct 2012
Why Custom Home Renovations
Having trouble finding a home that ticks all the boxes? SEQ Building Design have worked with many property owners who have bought properties knowing full…
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