This exciting new course covers: What an architect's role is in the building industry; provides expert guidance to a better design for aesthetic, function, and energy efficiency; discusses cost saving in a good design; touches the law- knowing how and who can build; the Development Application process - knowing how the authorities work, how to save time and money; understanding the construction phrases to minimize the anxiety, how to meet the budget, and to save the overall cost; which contract to achieve a better outcome; the importance of contract administration by the architect during construction; all about maintenance, immediate and ongoing to protect the value of the property.

Architect’s Guide to Your Home Project

Course Description

Building your own home is an exciting and rewarding journey, but it can also be a complex process with many decisions to make. 

This course is designed to help you navigate that process with confidence, offering expert guidance from an architect's perspective to shape the design and execution of your dream home. 

You’ll learn how an architect can guide your decisions to create a home that is not only beautiful and functional but also energy-efficient and cost-effective. 

From understanding the role of an architect in managing the Development Application process to ensuring your design meets your budget and long-term maintenance needs, this course will give you the tools to make informed choices every step of the way and turn your vision into reality while saving time, money, and stress.

Course Structure

The course will cover the following topics:

• What an architect's role is in the building industry
• Expert guidance to a better design for aesthetic, function, and energy efficiency
• Cost saving in a good design.
• The law - knowing how and who can build
• The Development Application process and knowing how the authorities work to save time and money
• Understanding the construction phrases to minimise anxiety, meet the budget, and save overall cost
• Which contract to achieve a better outcoming
• The importance of contract administration by the architect during construction
• Immediate and ongoing maintenance to protect the value of the property

Course Learning Outcomes

In this session participants will:

• Explore the architect's role in the building process
• Learn about designing for aesthetics, function, and energy efficiency
• Discover cost-saving design strategies
• Learn about the legal requirements for building and construction
• Understand more about the Development Application process 
• Understand basic construction terminology to stay within budget
• Learn the importance of contract administration during construction
• Understand maintenance needs to protect your property’s value

Your tutor is Norman Sheun.

Norman Sheun FRAIA is a professional architect and has a Fellow status with the Royal Australian Institute of Architects.  

Sheun graduated from the University of Adelaide with a Bachelor Degree of Architecture B.Arch. in 1988.  

He gained his professional SA Government architect registration in 1990 [SA Architect reg. #2141] and established his Practice in 1991.   

Throughout his professional career of 34 years, his works have included residential housing, government & institutional buildings, and commercial developments.  

One of his most significant projects is the Brighton Jetty & Telstra CMT Tower, at Brighton SA, in 1996.   

Sheun has extensive experience in design, project strategy, and technical & economic building knowledge.