Feb Lift and Build in Under
One of the classic strategies you hear about all the time is the lift and build in under. It’s not a universal solution because sometimes it is not possible. Hi, I’m Jan Hogarth from PlaceMate Architects and I’m an architect in Brisbane and today, we’re going to do a deep dive into the lift and… Read more »
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Feb Can you live at home during rebuild?
Staying at home will save a lot of money on rent, the hassles of moving, or of putting up with your in-laws. It is a great way to appreciate daily construction progress and to get to know the tradesmen who are creating your new place. However… A building site is hazardous. Even the tidiest site will have small sharp objects on the ground, power tools and climbable scaffolding. It is an unacceptable workplace, health and safety risk for your builder, should anything happen to your child. Unless you can guarantee that you can completely separate off the construction zone with its own access, don’t even consider it.
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Jan What does a Brisbane architect do?
Don’t feel like you’re the only one wondering, “What exactly is a renovation architect?” It’s not a service used as regularly as your traditional architect or a builder, but it certainly fits a niche for people looking to renovate with care and forethought. We live an age where home owners are looking to keep the original heritage of their properties, but update them for modern practicalities. That’s where renovation architects come in. It’s not a service used as regularly as your traditional architect or a builder, but it certainly fits a niche for people looking to renovate with care and forethought. We live an age where home owners are looking to keep the original heritage of their properties, but update them for modern practicalities. That’s where renovation architects come in.
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