In Episode 06 I covered the traditional NZIA process. I’ve based my process on those same stages because they make sense and they work. But as a sole practitioner, a Certified Passive House Designer and a Homestar Designer and Assessor, I’m the person in the meetings and the person doing the work, so I’m able to streamline things.

In Episode 07, I walk through Chapter 7 of Babe, Let’s Build a House: my paid design consultation, concept design delivered in 3D, developed design and when to bring in a QS and apply for resource consent, building consent documentation, design certification for Passive House and Homestar, on site observation, and completion.

Plans aren’t just a product you buy off the shelf. They’re a set of instructions that enable banks to lend, contracts to be drawn up, builders to build and consents to be granted. Before we get there, we need to establish your brief and your vision.

Read more about my process: www.smartlivingspaces.nz/design-process

Download the Smart Living Spaces brochure: www.smartlivingspaces.nz/download

Find the book here: www.smartlivingspaces.nz/book