Thinking of building a new home or complex? Will you use an architect or a building designer?Both are involved in the design of buildings – their appearance, layout, structure, and so on. But what’s the difference?The simplest difference is a legal one. To be called an “architect” in NSW, you have to be registered with the Board of Architects of NSW. The title “building designer” can be used by anyone designing buildings.But that’s hardly even scratching the surface. Brian Basford is a building designer and treasurer of the Building Designers Association of NSW. He suggests that building designers are generally [...]

Despite the advancement in technology, many practising architects would still prefer to carry out their designing works on an architect drafting table instead of on a computer. Although using the pen and pencil drafting method is a very old school method, it is still a more convenient way for many architects. To them, a drafting table is a must-have item in their office.A drafting table is usually very big, with adjustable heights so it makes it very convenient for the user. You can get it to be at any height you desire to ease your designing work. You will not [...]