Home renovations can be hugely daunting. However, you only need to watch an episode of The Block, read one of our amazing real renos or talk to a friend, to realise that there’s really more good renovation stories than bad!
But where do you start if you’ve decided to renovate your home? One of the best places is Ask An Architect, a website developed by the Australian Institute of Architects. Designed to demystify the renovation process and make architecture something everybody can easily access, they offer sound and affordable advice.
An unbiased voice of reason, an expert architect can work with you to take the mystery out of what might seem an incredibly complex process. No matter how big or small the renovation, the site will help you balance what’s possible against what’s desired, establish the project budget, offer advice to secure development approvals, help with your selection of builders, look at any issues with quality control and construction, assist with the design and more.
Some of the most useful features include the detailed Cost Guide to help you budget, the ArchiAdvice and ArchiDesign Pre-Purchase Packages – which offer you a direct line to a qualified architect at competitive prices, a handy online question and answer service, relevant upcoming events, the Find an Architect directory of professional architects, a gallery for inspiration and Pinterest tools to help you start scrapbooking ideas.
Visit Ask an Architect.
6 replies on “Ask an Architect: the great online resource for renovators”
Agree, Ask an Architect is a great service. I’ve just booked an Archi Advice session to investigate feasibility and renovation options. Looking forward to getting some experienced insights and expert advice.
Great! Love to hear what you think of it Leanne.
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We are having Tasmanian yellow gum hardwood cladding Verticsl board at the front of our house. The back section is going to be urban grey cemitel cladding horizontal panels. There is also a rock wall at the entry. At the front where the wooden cladding is will be our wooden deck. Should my decking use the same material as the cladding or is it okay to have another wood element such as spotted gum? The windows and doors are satin charcoal in colour and aluminium. Would it be best for my decking to be the same as my cladding?
I have a very big room with a very low flat roof it is always like a sauna, could you give me advice as to how I can make it cooler, thank you
Would like to know if it’s possible to ad a basement to an existing slab house