We’re rounding off this chapter with the building designer behind Blairgowrie House, Sam from Bellhaus Design Office. What’s the difference between an architect and a building designer? And what about a draftsperson? Building is an incredible experience, but it can also be a major headache and an epic beast! Sam gives us a full low down of who and what you may need if you’re thinking of building in Australia, and the expert help that can take a load off your mind. As Dan and Dani settle into Blairgowrie House, they wrap up the series by reflecting on what makes it feel like a home.

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(01:10) Welcome building designer, Sam from Bellhaus Design Office.

(01:37) What’s the difference between an architect, a building designer, and a draftsperson?

(06:10) Unpacking the Bellhaus Design Office process and the stages of working with a building designer.

(07:55) The restrictions and planning control factored into the Blairgowrie House project.

(13:38) Getting a sense of scale with a life-size walk-through of your plans.

(15:20) The realities and complexities of town planning and expert tips to speed the process along.

(23:00) The role of a building surveyor, why we need them, and how to choose the right one for you.

(27:45) The challenging brief elements for Blairgowrie House.

(33:25) Containing costs with a simple form and material selection.

(35:15) Sam’s take on the most successful element of the home.

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